Screen Dallas

Filmmaker Support Program

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.

Program Components for Screen Dallas

Fully Sponsored Four-Wall Theatrical Screening

The selected documentary film will receive a free theatrical rental for one week in a Dallas venue. This allows the documentary to meet the Academy…

Academy Compliance Consultation

Screen Dallas will provide the services of The Film Festival Doctor free of charge. This will ensure the film's screening, marketing, and reporting align with…

Red Carpet Premiere Event

The program will host an exclusive premiere screening, featuring a red carpet entrance, media presence, and a post-screening Q&A with the filmmaker.

Meet Your Screen Dallas Advisory Board

Dallas Film Commissioner

Katie Schuck

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.

Location Specialist, Dallas Film Commission

Austin Flores

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.

The Film Festival Doctor

Dr. Rebekah Louise Smith

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.

Festival Director, Oak Cliff Film Festival

Ashton Campbell