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Script and Film Competition Fellowship Opportunities

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AFF’s annual competitions serve as a core piece of our mission, to provide emerging talent with meaningful opportunities, mentorship, and real access. As a cornerstone of our programming, AFF’s competitions are a direct reflection of our...  Read More

Announcing the Wonder Project/Stand Together Fellowship

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Austin Film Festival is thrilled to partner with Wonder Project | Stand Together to offer a year-long paid fellowship opportunity! See the announcement of the partnership in The Hollywood Reporter. This unique fellowship will provide...  Read More

2025 Script and Film Competitions’ Early Bird Deadline is one week out!

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The 2025 AFF Script and Film Competitions' Early Bird Deadline is 11:59PM CDT on Tuesday, March 25th, and there is no better time than now to submit your latest project! Looking for a little inspiration...  Read More

Announcing the Adult Comedy Animated Series Fellowship presented by Starburns Industries!

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MORE ABOUT AFF’S SCRIPT COMPETITIONS AFF’s Script Competitions are currently open for submissions.  Script Competition Deadlines: Early Deadline: March 25 Regular Deadline: April 22 Late Deadline: May 28 Extended Deadline: July 8 (Podcast & Digital Series…  Read More

Announcing the return of the Enderby Entertainment Screenwriting Award & Filmmaking Fellowship

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We are thrilled to announce the return of Enderby Entertainment Screenwriting Award and Filmmaking Fellowship! Enderby Entertainment has a history of delivering international films with exceptional artists. ABOUT ENDERBY ENTERTAINMENT: Co-founded by Rick Dugdale and...  Read More

AUSTIN FILM FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES THE OPENING OF THE 2025 SCRIPT AND FILM COMPETITIONS

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AUSTIN FILM FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES THE OPENING OF THE 2025 SCRIPT AND FILM COMPETITIONS  Including the return of AMC Networks One-Hour Pilot Award and Jim Franklin “Armadillo Man” Film Fellowship. The Austin Film Festival (AFF) is...  Read More

Announcing the Jim Franklin “The Armadillo Man” Film Fellowship

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In partnership with Armadillo World Headquarters, Austin Film Festival is seeking emerging, Texas-affiliated filmmakers for the Jim Franklin “The Armadillo Man” Film Fellowship. The selected filmmaker will direct a short documentary film about legendary Texas...  Read More

Alumni Blog: Alexander Adell

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For over thirty years, AFF has played a key role in launching the careers of writers. We recently spoke with Alexander Adell, the winner of our 2022 Fiction Podcast Award, about how AFF helped jumpstart...  Read More

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