15-05-2025
Oscar access for La. Film Prize Winner, new partnership
SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL, KMSS)— The ultimate prize for filmmakers is now within reach thanks to a new partnership between the Fort Worth Film Commission and the Louisiana Film Prize.
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With this partnership, the winning short film of the 2025 Louisiana Film Prize Fest will receive a trip to Fort Worth for a limited theatrical release, complete with a red carpet premiere and celebratory after party.
'The Louisiana Film Prize has always been about connecting filmmakers with amazing industry mentorship and real, tangible opportunities,' said Gregory Kallenberg, founder of the Film Prize and Executive Director of the Prize Foundation. 'This partnership with the Fort Worth Film Commission represents a major leap forward. We're not just celebrating independent film—we're creating real access to the industry's biggest stage.'
Tarrant County in Fort Worth was designated as an Oscar-qualifying region by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for the 98th Academy Awards season. What used to be a process that was costly, time-consuming, and difficult to navigate, has now been made easy for filmmakers. Now the grand prize winner of Film Prize will also have the ability to host an Oscar-qualifying screening in Fort Worth.
Fort Worth Film Commissioner, Taylor Hardy, said, 'We've been blown away by the global interest in screening in Fort Worth as a path toward Oscar eligibility.' 'We're excited to partner with a powerhouse like the Louisiana Film Prize to provide more opportunities while connecting with talented and inspiring filmmakers.'
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Louisiana Film Prize 2026 is still open for submissions and will be held during Prize Fest, October 16–19, in downtown Shreveport. For more information, visit Filmmakers with completed short film projects interested in pursuing Oscar qualifications can now apply for a Premiere Package at
*Please note: Eligibility for Academy Award® consideration is determined by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and is subject to change based on its official rules and guidelines.
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