Submissions are now open for the 2026 Southern Screen Festival Writing Challenge!
2026 theme: “Hubris”
Literature is filled with classic tales of hubris— Icarus, Captain Ahab, Lucifer. Evidence of hubris abounds in contemporary everyday life too, on a large scale with The OceanGate Titan Submersible, or a small one like a person pushing limits past heeded warnings at their own peril, or that of someone else. What character or event in your story leads to downfall due to maybe an abundance of pride, confidence, or a disregard for warnings?
The prize recipient will receive:
- $150 cash prize
- Published in Louisiana Literature Magazine and The Current
- Southern Screen Festival Pass and VIP Wristband
- Story read aloud at the Festival
More info at link in bio or — /writing-challenge
DEADLINE SEPTEMBER 1
Calling all filmmakers!
Submissions are now open for feature-length documentaries & narratives, short films, music videos, and animation for the 16th Annual Southern Screen Festival - November 19-22.
Submit now at FilmFreeway.com/SouthernScreen. Link in bio.
*DEADLINE AUGUST 1*
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Acadiana Teachers!
Want to learn more about how your students grades 6-12 can participate in the Southern Screen Festival Student Film Showcase?
Join us for a teachers info session to learn about this year’s theme, submission guidelines, deadlines, and available resources.
Tuesday, March 3rd @ 4PM
Acadiana Center for the Arts or over Zoom
RSVP here or at the link in our bio: southernscreen.org/student-film-showcase
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GOOD TIME HARD-LOVING CAJUN MAN — ENCORE SCREENING! 🎶
Missed the premiere at the Southern Screen Festival? Now’s your chance to catch the feature-length documentary celebrating the life and career of TK Hulin, the legendary “King” of Swamp Pop.
Hulin lit up nightclubs across East Texas and South Louisiana, building a devoted cult following that still reveres him today. A Swamp Pop and Mercury Records rock star, he chased Elvis up the charts while carving out his place in the Gulf Coast dancehall empire.
Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 6:00PM
Acadiana Center for the Arts
Tickets - SouthernScreen.org
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Support Southern Screen This Giving Tuesday!
For 15 years, Southern Screen has celebrated the art of storytelling, providing a platform for emerging and established storytellers to sharpen their skills, showcase their craft, and share their creativity.
This Giving Tuesday, help us continue our mission. Every donation supports programs, screenings, workshops, and community events that inspire and connect artists and audiences across Louisiana and beyond!
Give today and be part of the next 15 years of storytelling!
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Your feedback helps us make the festival even better!
Please take a few minutes to fill out our quick survey—your responses are completely confidential and genuinely make a difference.
Thanks for being part of this year’s festival and for sharing your thoughts! 💛
Take the survey here: SouthernScreen.org or at the link in our bio.
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Don’t miss out on this year’s festival t-shirt! We’ll be placing our next (and possibly final!) order soon, so if you missed out on getting one already, now’s the time!
Make your order on our website before it's too late!
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Southern Screen Applauds YOU!
Thank you so much for the love and support at the 15th annual Southern Screen Festival! We had an amazing time and hope you did too! See you soon.
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SUNDAY, NOV 16TH — wrapping up with an exciting lineup!
We’ll see you for the last day of Southern Screen Festival 🎬🧡
DETAILED SCHEDULE + PASSES +TICKETS
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SATURDAY, NOV 15TH — full day ahead!
Join us at Southern Screen Festival 🎬🧡
DETAILED SCHEDULE + PASSES +TICKETS
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FRIDAY, NOV 14TH — another great evening planned!
See you at Southern Screen Festival 🎬🧡
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THURSDAY, 11/13
Start off the weekend at Acadiana Center for the Arts for the Music Shorts Block then meet us at Wild Child Wineshop for an evening of socializing over sparkling wine and raw oysters with music by DJ Shy Tuna! It’s the best way to kick off the upcoming weekend full of screenings, sessions, socials and more!
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