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Attention Dallas Filmmakers! AFS Grant for Short Films is NOW OPEN

The 2025 AFS Grant for Short Films is NOW OPEN! Since 1996, AFS has awarded more than $2.8 million in cash grants and $340,000+ in-kind goods and services to more than 550 Texas filmmakers.

Dallas area filmmakers can apply for up to $10,000 in cash funding for short films in any stage of production (development, production, or post-production).

Have any questions about the application? Join a free online info session hosted by AFS on July 31 at 6PM Central or August 21 at 6PM Central.

Deadline to apply is Wednesday, September 4, 2025 at 6PM Central. Best of luck to those who apply!

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