Relax in air-conditioned comfort during the State Fair!
Join us at the Hall of State Auditorium for a Texas-themed short film festival-a perfect way to cool off, unwind, and celebrate Texas stories on screen. 10 films, 1 Oscar challenger. See more detail below.
Support local filmmaker Merced Elizondo to bring a short film Oscar to Dallas! The Morning Of is up for Oscar nomination and our comments and social media support will assure this film gets noticed. The Academy of Motion Picture members will vote from September 15 - December 15 and select the 5 Oscar Nominees for 2026. Please REGISTER to support
