Voted on by audiences at the 2019 Austin Film Festival, these short films were voted as best in their categories and awarded the prestigious Austin Film Festival Audience Award. Read More
AFF News + Blog
Advance Screening: EMMA
Jane Austen’s beloved comedy about finding your equal and earning your happy ending is reimagined in this delicious new film adaptation of EMMA. Read More
Drama Feature Screenplay Award: Capri Residency Fellowship
In-line with Austin Film Festival's mission, to enable writers to develop their craft, the Capri Fellowship provides a place where writers can find their voice and tell the stories they want to tell. The winner... Read More
Conversations in Film: Storytelling Through Music
A good soundtrack is key for setting the tone of your film and guiding the audience through your story. So what is the process for finding the right sound and how can music be used as a storytelling tool? In this panel, composers and music supervisors will discuss their roles in the film world and their process for telling a story through music. Read More
AFF in Chicago: Advancing Your Career as a Filmmaker
Advancing your career as a filmmaker Read More
TRICKS OF THE TRADE: WRITING FOR THE YOUNG ADULT GENRE
The long-awaited sequel to AFF 2019 panelist Sofia Alvarez’s To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before hits Netflix today, and we can’t wait to see where this story goes next. Alvarez captivated audiences of all... Read More
TRICKS OF THE TRADE: CRAFTING COMPLICATED CHARACTERS
Regular AFF panelist Christina Hodson’s Birds of Prey hits theaters on Friday, following supervillain-turned-protagonist Harley Quinn, and we can’t wait to see what’s next for this complicated character. So, what goes into creating a truly... Read More
First Three Pages, LIVE!
Submit the first three pages of your scripts, sketches, podcasts, or whatevers! Selected projects will be performed. Experience your story with strangers, make friends, and listen to feedback. Read More
TRICKS OF THE TRADE: TACKLING WRITER’S BLOCK
Writing can be a daunting task, and oftentimes the hardest part of the process is facing that blank page. So, what can you do to overcome these obstacles and what steps can you take to... Read More
