02.26.14 | Barbara Morgan In the mid 80’s when I was living another life in Austin, I discovered Children’s Hospital. At that time, it was in Brackenridge Hospital on 15th and I-35. I wanted to… Read More
Archives for February 2014
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In Memoriam: Harold Ramis
Since we recently celebrated our 20th anniversary at AFF I have spent a lot of the last year cataloging my trove of memories. There have been many of note, but 2005 was a particularly memorable year. My daughter Hannah was born 6 weeks before the Festival which added a mix of frenzy and trepidation to the invariably overcharged atmosphere; it was also the year that Harold Ramis accepted our invitation to honor his career. Read More
AFF Staff Blog: Ryan Darbonne on AFF at The Academy Awards®
04.19.14 | Ryan Darbonne When I was tasked to write about the Oscar® nominated films that played AFF in 2013 I jumped at the opportunity. I love the Oscars®. I love all things Oscar…. Read More
Enter AFF’s 2014 Oscar Prediction Contest!
04.17.14 You’ve seen the films, you’ve picked your favorites, and now you’re ready to make your predictions. Try your luck at predicting the 86th Annual Academy Award® winners with AFF’s Oscar Prediction Contest! Austin Film… Read More
AFF Kicks Off Support of Dell Children’s Blood and Cancer Center with Claymation Camp and Amplify Austin
02.12.14 Austin Film Festival is pleased to announce our continued support of the Children’s Blood & Cancer Center at Dell’s Children’s Medical Center of Central Texas. AFF’s involvement with the Children’s Blood and Cancer Center… Read More
JIM SHERIDAN TO RECEIVE “DISTINGUISHED SCREENWRITER” AWARD AT 2014 AUSTIN FILM FESTIVAL & SCREENWRITERS CONFERENCE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JIM SHERIDAN TO RECEIVE “DISTINGUISHED SCREENWRITER” AWARD AT 2014 AUSTIN FILM FESTIVAL & SCREENWRITERS CONFERENCE “The Writers Festival” announces first tier of Panelists for 21st Anniversary, including screenwriters behind BARCELONA, CAST… Read More
AFF Guest Blog – Travis Neely: AFF Summer Film Camp
For two weeks in June, 2012 I was a student in Austin Film Festival’s Summer Film Camp.By the time the class was over, I felt infinitely more confident in my ability to make movies, and overall, they were the two best weeks I had that summer. Read More