**TEXAS ULTIMATE SHORTS an International Festival**

IMDB Recognized Event
TEXAS ULTIMATE SHORTS
An International Music and Film Festival Since 2015.

Entry = Official Selection
Then compete for Nominations and Wins in the category.

For over 11 years, *Texas Ultimate Shorts Film Festival* has celebrated the passion, creativity, and determination of independent filmmakers from around the world. As an **IMDb-accredited festival**, we are proud to provide filmmakers with a recognized platform that honors their work and achievements.

At Texas Ultimate Shorts, we believe that *every film deserves recognition*. We understand the countless hours, personal sacrifices, and unwavering courage it takes not only to create a film, but to share it with the world. Every submission represents a unique voice, a creative vision, and a story worth celebrating.

That's why *every submitted film receives Official Selection status*.
Rather than focusing on rejection, we focus on recognition—acknowledging the dedication and artistry behind every project. We believe that filmmakers should be encouraged, supported, and celebrated for taking the bold step of bringing their stories to audiences.

Whether you're an emerging filmmaker creating your very first short or an experienced storyteller continuing your creative journey, Texas Ultimate Shorts welcomes you. Our mission is to foster an inclusive and supportive festival experience where every filmmaker feels valued, appreciated, and inspired to keep creating.

Your story matters. Your voice matters. And at Texas Ultimate Shorts, your work is celebrated.

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SHORT and TRAILER Categories
Best Action
Best Zombie
Best Experimental
Best Anime'
Best Horror
Best Drama
Best Fantasy
Best Plot Twist
Best Comedy
Best Dark Comedy
Best Western
Best Thriller
Best Documentary
Best Web Series
Best TV Series
Best Sci-fi
Best Young Filmmaker
Best LGBTQ
Best Foreign
Best Student
Best Use of AI Video

Best International Music Video

SHORT-SHORTS (under 5 minutes)
Will have their own category and be divided up and awarded according to genre'.

This Online Festival is open for all genres and styles of Film and Music.

No restrictions on the year the film was made.

- Laurels for Official Selection (Through Film Freeway Festival Link)

- Laurels for Award Winners (Through Film Freeway Festival Link)

- Trophy Awarded for Best of Festival

-Trophy Awarded for Best of Texas

By entering you agree you are the owner of the submitted project and give Texas Ultimate Shorts permission to display your project's FB Page link/Stills/Poster on the Texas Ultimate Shorts Facebook page for promotional purposes.

All projects submitted should be in English or have English subtitles.
There are no restrictions on when the film or video was made.