We are excited to announce Herschel Weingrod (far right) who was recently in Austin for the Writers Ranch will be coming back in October to join us for the 2007 Austin Film Festival and Conference…. Read More
Archives for February 2007
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Terry George confirmed panelist for 2007
Writer/Director Terry George will attend this years AFF as a panelist ( scheduling permitting). Terry George co-wrote and directed Hotel Rowanda. His other writing credits include In the Name of the Father, Some Mother’s Son,… Read More
Thomas Schlamme confirmed as panelist for 2007 AFF
Director/Producer Thomas Schlamme will attend this year’s AFF as a panelist (schedule permitting, of course). Thomas is the guy behind such great shows as The West Wing, Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip, Sports Night,… Read More
Photos from Trading Places screening
AFF screened a print of the 80s classic Trading Places last Thursday at the Alamo Drafthouse Lake Creek. Screenwriter Herchel Weingrod was there to introduce the film and answer a few questions. Herschel talks to… Read More
Bill Witliff honored by Texas Cultural Trust
It was announced today that Austin Film Festival board member Bill Witliff will be honored by The Texas Cultural Trust. Congratulations Bill! From the press release: The Texas Cultural Trust, (www.txculturaltrust.org) announced today the recipients… Read More
Moments You Might Have Missed: Catch and Release
Writer/director Susannah Grant was at the 2006 festival not only as a panelist, but as a presenting filmmaker with her film Catch and Release. The film screened at the Paramount Theatre after the annual Texas… Read More
Trading Places Screening this Thursday
On Thursday, February 8th, 2007, the Austin Film Festival will screen the narrative film TRADING PLACES in partnership with the Alamo Drafthouse Lake Creek as part of the Austin Film Festival screening series at the… Read More