Archives for October 2010

Have you already got a drawer full of scripts? Are you ready to just get out there and sell something, option something, develop something… ANYTHING. You’re ready to work and get paid now. Ready to…  Read More

Okay, so maybe you don’t have aspirations of one day writing or directing your film. Perhaps you aren’t trying to navigate the relationship between agent, manager and attorney. Aren’t feeling hobbled by your second act…  Read More

Talk with the pros about how to put together a proposal that will secure backing for your film. Learn how to face the challenges of putting together a crew that you can afford without compromising…  Read More

The 2010 Austin Film Festival & Conference offers an impressive program of TV-centric films and TV-focused panels, featuring a full list of television writers, directors, producers and showrunners. Check them out! THE FILMS! Thursday, 10/21…  Read More

We asked the Conference interns, Ben and Caitlin, to each put together a “how would you do the Festival (if you weren’t going to be run ragged working the whole time) schedule.” Here they are!…  Read More

Here are my top five conference panel picks. These are the panels I would attend if I didn’t work here… Using Improv to Improve Your Script Stephen F. Austin, Ballroom Friday, 10/22 Improv and table…  Read More

THE FILMS Echotone Run time: 88 min. | USA Directed by Nathan Christ (Austin filmmaker) Featuring: The Apeshits, Belaire, The Black Angels, Dana Falconberry, The Octopus Project, The Pity Party, Sound Team, Sunset, Ghostland Observatory,…  Read More

A LETTER FROM SHANE BLACK: My lucky decision to check out the Austin Film Festival back in its inaugural year has rendered me a long-standing fan and (lately) an enthused board member. I’ve kept a…  Read More