Tier 3
Austin, United States
Last verified 4 June 2026
Deaf Film Festival is an Austin film festival for films created by Deaf filmmakers or films incorporating sign language, Deaf culture or deafness.
The main submission deadline for Deaf Film Festival is around 1 May 2027. Confirmed for the current edition.
Submitting to Deaf Film Festival costs from USD 1 as a rough guide. Entry fees usually rise closer to the deadline and vary by category.
No premiere requirement. Deaf Film Festival accepts films that have screened elsewhere.
Deaf Film Festival takes place in Austin, United States.
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