The Austin Film Festival is dedicated to championing the work of aspiring and established filmmakers, defined as screenwriters, directors, editors, producers, actors and all those artists who use the language of film to tell a story. The AFF furthers the art, craft and business of filmmaking by providing unique cultural events and services, enhancing public awareness and participation, and encouraging dynamic and long-lasting community partnerships.

The Austin Film Festival is a not for profit 501c3 corporation.

Past Awardees

2007 Awardees Glenn Gordon Caron, Oliver Stone, and John Milius at the Awards Luncheon

2009 Awardees
Ron Howard
Steven Zaillian
Mitchell Hurwitz

Extraordinary Contribution to Filmmaking Award Recipients
Ron Howard
Danny Boyle 
Oliver Stone
Sydney Pollack

Distinguished Screenwriter Award Recipients
Steven Zaillian
John Milius
Shane Black
Harold Ramis
Barry Levinson
Frank Pierson
Richard LaGravenese
Lawrence Kasdan
Paul Mazursky
James L. Brooks
Paul Schrader
Buck Henry
Bill Wittliff
Horton Foote

Outstanding Television Writer Award Recipients
Mitchell Hurwitz
Greg Daniels
Glenn Gordon Caron
David Milch
Mike Judge
Garry Shandling
Tom Fontana
Darren Star
Gary David Goldberg
David Chase