Prize Fest

Prize Fest is a multi-day creative festival and competition celebrating film, music, food, fashion, and comedy. Across five packed days, creators compete for cash prizes, audiences vote, and Downtown Shreveport turns into a walkable campus of screenings, showcases, tastings, and parties.

Competitions & Prizes

• Film Prize — 20 short films compete; the winner receives up to $50,000 (one of the largest short-film cash awards).
• Music Prize — Live performances with $10,000 grand prize (with additional cash awards for runners-up and audience choice).
• Food Prize — Six chefs face off for the Golden Fork; winner receives $5,000.
• Fashion Prize — $5,000 cash prize to the winner.
• Comedy Prize — Stand-up competition with a $2,500 cash prize.

Key 2025 Schedule Highlights

• Festival Window: Wed–Sun, Oct 15–19, 2025
• Film Prize: Thu–Sat, Oct 16–18, 2025
• Music Prize: Fri–Sat, Oct 17–18, 2025
• Food Prize Events: Wed & Sat, Oct 15 and Oct 18, 2025 (incl. “Come & Get It” and Golden Fork finale)
• Friday Night Party: Fri, Oct 18, 9:00 p.m.–2:00 a.m. (location TBA; free with festival badge)

Know Before You Go

• Events take place across multiple venues in Downtown Shreveport; most are badge or ticketed.
• Public voting and industry judging shape several awards—check your pass for voting access.
• Lineups, venues, and times are subject to change—see the official site for the latest schedule.