Screen Dallas is a new program from the Dallas Film Commission that annually awards one feature length documentary with a fully sponsored, week-long theatrical release, offering filmmakers a powerful platform to qualify for the Academy Awards and connect with Dallas audiences.
The Dallas Film Commission has partnered with local festival programmers to select a feature-length documentary worthy of Academy recognition.
Any documentary that screens at a Dallas area festival will automatically be considered for the program.
Submissions outside of local festivals will be opening in 2026.
Katie Schuck is the Dallas Film Commissioner. As a leader, Schuck spearheaded strategic programs to attract renowned
film and television productions to the Savannah region, partnering with prominent studios and streaming services such as Sony, Netflix, Disney, Apple, and Amazon.
Austin Flores is the Location Specialist for the Dallas Film Commission. He has over 10 years of experience in the industry, ranging from freelance to corporate media production.
Dr. Rebekah Louisa Smith, also known as The Film Festival Doctor, has secured hundreds of festival screenings around the world for her clients. Her company has helped her clients win over 2,500 awards and has had three Oscar success stories so far.
