Prison City Film Festival

03/18/2026

With Old Town Theatre – We just got recognized as one of their top fans! 🎉 A HUGE Shout-out to the 'Old Town Theatre' in Huntsville, TX!

03/05/2026

Ladies & Gentlemen, Early-Bird Submissions for PCFF 2027 are now open!

THE PRISON CITY FILM FESTIVAL – A 4-day Independent Film Festival based at the Old Town Theatre in Huntsville, TX, set to begin on Wednesday, February 25, 20...

03/01/2026

🍽️✨ SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT: SAM’S TABLE ✨🎬

We are incredibly grateful to Sam’s Table for sponsoring the Prison City Film Festival!

From legendary entrées to unforgettable desserts, Sam’s Table brings bold flavor and hometown heart to Huntsville — and we are so proud to partner with a restaurant that pours so much into our local community.

Because of generous sponsors like Sam’s Table, we’re able to celebrate filmmakers, storytellers, and creatives from near and far right here in Prison City.

Next time you’re craving something amazing… you know where to go. 😉

Thank you for helping us make movie magic happen!

03/01/2026

As the sun rose this morning, beginning the day after the conclusion of another amazing Prison City Film Festival, we feel an immense gratitude for each and every talented and hardworking filmmaker who saw fit to share their work with us this past year! We are consistently overwhelmed by the caliber of films we receive as submissions and are so pleased that we had the opportunity to screen so many!

We once again thank the filmmakers for their submissions and their time and attendance at the fest!
And now, without further ado; we are pleased to announce the winners of the 2026 Prison City Film Festival!

The C.O. Award — for Best in Category
US NARRATIVE FEATURE
• Fortuitous

DOCUMENTARY FEATURE
• Shuffle

DOCUMENTARY SHORT
• The Slasher Face Forsaken Franchise (uncensored)

INTERNATIONAL NARRATIVE FEATURE
• Eugene O’Neill’s – The First Man

US NARRATIVE SHORT
• Healing Hands


INTERNATIONAL NARRATIVE SHORT
• THE PEARL COMB


NARRATIVE SUPER SHORT
• Cyber Source


MUSIC VIDEO
• Digging My Own Grave

TRAILER
• THE PEARL COMB


The Sergeants Award — for Best Production

DOCUMENTARY SHORT

Cinematography:
• A Lovely Uncontrollable Thing

Editing:
• The Slasher Face Forsaken Franchise (uncensored

Music:
• A City That Cares

Sound:
• A Lovely Uncontrollable Thing

Writing:
• The Slasher Face Forsaken Franchise (uncensored)


DOCUMENTARY FEATURE

Cinematography:
• ROAD 190

Editing:
• The Hamilton Park Way

Music:
• Shuffle

Sound:
• The Hamilton Park Way

Writing:
• Follow The Dog



NARRATIVE FEATURE

Cinematography:
• Eugene O’Neill’s – The First Man


Editing:
• SIX GUNS FOR HIRE

Music:
• SIX GUNS FOR HIRE

Sound:
• Eugene O’Neill’s – The First Man

Writing:
• Festival Circuit

Costume Design:
• Marginalia

Make-up:
• Marginalia

Visual FX:
• Marginalia



NARRATIVE SHORT

Cinematography:
• Watch Out, Walter

Editing:
• Soaked in Tears

Music:
• Donor

Sound:
• Healing Hands

Writing:
• Fatherhood

Costume Design:
• DIED TWICE

Make-up:
• THE PEARL COMB


Visual FX:
• HORSES


The Captains Award — for Best Director
NARRATIVE FEATURE
• Hardeep Giani – Eugene O’Neill’s The First Man

NARRATIVE SHORT
• Troy Young – Watch Out, Walter

DOCUMENTARY FEATURE
• Cayce Mell – Follow The Dog

DOCUMENTARY SHORT
• Ashley Seering – A Lovely Uncontrollable Thing


The Major Award — for Best Performance
NARRATIVE FEATURE – BEST ACTOR
• Vincent Andriano – Eugene O’Neill’s – The First Man


NARRATIVE FEATURE – BEST ACTRESS
• Shannon Ramsey - Fortuitous


NARRATIVE FEATURE – BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR
• Alan Tarkington – Eugene O’Neill’s – The First Man

NARRATIVE FEATURE – BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS
• Rosalyn Gaines - Fortuitous



NARRATIVE SHORT – BEST ACTOR
• Chris Greening – Bed Bugs


NARRATIVE SHORT – BEST ACTRESS
• Gordy Cassel – Donor

NARRATIVE SHORT – BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR
• Marcus M. Maudlin – Counterfeit



NARRATIVE SHORT – BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS
• Devyn Grace – Garden Valley

BEST STUNT PERFORMANCE
• Russell Coker – Frank Barnett in “Love’s Long Shadow”

The Desk Boss Award — for Best in Genre

DRAMA
• Counterfeit

SUSPENSE/THRILLER
• Soaked in Tears

ACTION
• Frank Barnett in “Love’s Long Shadow”


COMEDY
• Ms. Rossi 3: Ms. Rossi Meets the Mob


HORROR
• Not Okay

GRINDHOUSE
• Mr. Mittens



The Next-Gen Award — for Best Student Film
VARSITY (Pre-College)
• Balls

COLLEGE (Undergrad)
• Sage Hen

COLLEGE (Graduate)
• to write the ending


BEST STUDENT PERFORMANCE
• Maria Moro – Home Stranger


BEST STUDENT DIRECTOR
• Emily Perez – Moontime


BEST OVERALL STUDENT SUBMISSION
• Moontime



The Outside Picket Award — for Most Original
• Sous Vide


The Ad-Seg Award — for Most Intense
• Donor



The Flash Award — for Best Fight Scene/Stunt Choreography

• Frank Barnett in “Love’s Long Shadow”


The Wardens Vanguard Award — for Best Overall Submission:
• THE PEARL COMB

03/01/2026

✨ THANK YOU TO OUR INCREDIBLE SPONSORS! ✨

The Prison City Film Festival would not be possible without the amazing support of our sponsors.

A huge thank you to Farmhouse Café & Bakery for believing in our vision and helping us create an unforgettable experience for our filmmakers and guests. Your support fuels the creativity, the community, and the celebration of independent film right here in Huntsville.

It truly takes a village to bring a festival like this to life — and we are beyond grateful to partner with businesses who pour back into our local arts scene.

From the bottom of our hearts… thank you for helping us make movie magic happen 🎬✨

03/01/2026

02/28/2026

Start your festival morning grounded, centered, and inspired. 🧘🏼‍♀️✨

Join us for Gentle Yoga & Meditation at 10AM — created especially for our filmmakers and guests. Take a deep breath, reset your nervous system, and step into the day with clarity and calm before the screenings begin.

Sponsored by John Smither & Crazy Wood
Taught by Kristen Cowan, 500HR E-RYT

Let’s flow, breathe, and set the tone for an incredible day at the Prison City Film Festival. 🎬🕯️

02/28/2026

🍕🎬 Pizza + a Movie = the perfect festival combo!

A HUGE thank you to DoubleDave’s Pizzaworks for sponsoring our Pizza & a Movie experience at the 🎥 Prison City Film Festival! Your generosity kept our filmmakers, guests, and volunteers fueled and happy all weekend long.

Nothing brings people together like great film and even better pizza and Double Dave’s absolutely delivered! 🙌

We are so grateful for your support of the arts and our local creative community.

🍕🎥

02/27/2026

Come grab a cocktail in celebration of the Prison City Film Festival at the Be Free Art Gallery and museum!

Austin Craft Spirits redefines Light Whiskey from the Heart of Texas

02/26/2026

Lights, camera, ROCK 🎸✨

Our incredible host Jennifer is beyond excited to introduce the one and only Zak Renfro, lead guitarist of Silverleaf, to the Prison City Film Festival stage! 🔥

We are thrilled to have Silverleaf opening this year’s Awards Ceremony — bringing high-energy vibes, powerful riffs, and unforgettable moments to kick off a night celebrating amazing filmmakers. 🎬

It’s going to be a show you do NOT want to miss!