The First Feature Experience by Ronak Shah
Making Love Goes Through Your Mind had been my dream since before I came to UCLA. It was an important part of what made me choose UCLA as the film school I wanted to attend... Read More
AFF News + Blog
Tricks of the Trade: Writing Film Noir & Crime Fiction
Today marks the 75th anniversary of film legend Billy Wilder’s noir crime masterpiece Double Indemnity. The film was nominated for seven Academy Awards following its release and inspired the wave of crime fiction that followed... Read More
Tricks of the Trade: The Art of Filmmaking
As independent filmmakers, we’re required to wear many hats and find creative ways to get our stories to the screen, while working with a limited crew and strict budget constraints. So, what does the filmmaking... Read More
Writers’ Day Retreat: Write, Edit, Retreat, Repeat
Take a day with us to get back to what you need to do: write. Read More
How to Write a Killer Podcast Script with Sarah Rhea Werner
When you start to write a podcast script, you’re going to make a series of choices. The first choice: what kind of tools are you going to use to make your story? How are you... Read More
Advance Screening: Yesterday
Yesterday, everyone knew The Beatles. Today, only Jack remembers their songs. He’s about to become a very big deal. From Academy Award®-winning director Danny Boyle (Slumdog Millionaire, Trainspotting, 28 Days Later) and Richard Curtis, the... Read More
Remembering Bill Wittliff
This week, we’re mourning the loss of our dear friend and true Texas legend Bill Wittliff. A brilliant creative mind and a fierce supporter of the arts, Bill made a name for himself as a... Read More
“AFF is Awesome!” A Script Competition Second Rounder Blog by Edward Kiniry-Ostro
AFF is Awesome! by Edward Kiniry-Ostro Living my soul’s passion has been cute. Brené Brown would be proud. Authenticity is key these days and I am on this journey to thrive. Weirdly enough though, dreams... Read More
Audience Award Series: Above the Clouds
Winner of the 2018 Narrative Feature Audience Award presented by Hiscox Insurance Writer: Simon Lord Director: Leon Chambers Cast: Naomi Morris, Andrew Murton, Philip Jackson, Gordon Kennedy On her 18th birthday, headstrong Charlie makes a... Read More
