2026 Texas Film Awards

Celebrating Texas Film, Artists, and Stories

Troublemaker Studios
4900 Old Manor Rd.

March 5, 2026

Each year, the Austin Film Society hosts the Texas Film Awards — an annual fundraising gala celebrating the artists and industry icons who represent the Lone Star State. The Texas Film Awards brings together artists, patrons, and film lovers with a shared commitment to supporting film and the Austin Film Society. The festivities kick off with a red carpet and cocktail reception, followed by dinner, a lively auction, an awards ceremony to induct new honorees into the Texas Film Hall of Fame, and a nightcap to close the evening.

This year’s Texas Film Hall of Fame honorees include an Oscar®-nominated filmmaker and multidisciplinary artist, a charismatic rising star, an actor who is known for having “big roles in little films, little roles on big films,” and a groundbreaking film about a family of spies. Join us at Troublemaker Studios on March 5 for the 2026 Texas Film Awards as we induct Julian Schnabel, Sydney Chandler, Sonny Carl Davis, and SPY KIDS into the Texas Film Hall of Fame.

Proceeds from the unforgettable evening benefit the artistic and educational programs of the Austin Film Society, a 501(c)(3) non-profit.

 

★ THE 2026 TEXAS FILM AWARDS HONOREES ★

Julian Schnabel
(THE DIVING BELL AND THE BUTTERFLY, IN THE HAND OF DANTE)
 
Sydney Chandler
The Rising Star Award(Alien: EarthSugar)
 
Sonny Carl Davis
(LAST NIGHT AT THE ALAMO, BERNIE)
 
SPY KIDSThe Star of Texas Award
25th Anniversary with principal cast and crew
 

Get a taste for the 2026 Texas Film Awards by watching our new trailer.

Honorary Hosts

Noah and Kyle Hawley

Chairs

Celeste and Adrian Quesada

Committee

★ Kathy Blackwell & Steve Scheibal ★ Donna Blair & Tamara Carlisle ★ Noël & Will Bridges ★ Polly & Lonnie Cooper ★ Maddi & Connor Oman ★ Masha Poloskova & Jarod Harmeier ★ Rachel & Christopher Rios ★ Irene & Alexander Shoghi ★ Aurora & Charlie Tames

★ THANKS TO OUR 2026 TEXAS FILM AWARDS SPONSORS ★

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