The Austin International Art Festival is an IMDB-qualified film festival held monthly in Austin, Texas, dedicated to showcasing short and feature films from both American and international filmmakers. The festival emphasizes artistic criteria and merits, providing a platform for introducing films to a diverse audience of cinephiles. It operates as an online awards event, where submitted films are privately reviewed and evaluated by a jury of filmmakers and industry professionals. While most screenings are private, some seasonal winners may request public online screenings, with a select few chosen for physical screenings.