We are pleased to announce the Texas Short Filmmaker Award Underwritten by Austin Movie Gear. Opened in 2013, Austin Movie Gear is a locally owned and operated rental house dedicated to providing low prices… Read More
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Announcing the Ghetto Film School Fellowship Award
The Austin Film Festival is pleased to announce the inaugural Ghetto Film School Fellowship Award in association with Ghetto Film School, an award-winning nonprofit founded in 2000 to educate, develop and celebrate the next generation… Read More
TRICKS OF THE TRADE: WRITING FOR ROMANTIC COMEDIES
Relationships and romance have been the inspiration behind an endless number of remarkable moments in cinema. This Valentine’s Day week, we are looking to past AFF panelists for tips on the key to inventing a... Read More
TRICKS OF THE TRADE: OSCAR NOMINATED PANELISTS
The Oscar nominations for 2022 have been officially announced, and many of us writers anxiously wait to find out who will be named ‘the best of the best.’ In honor of the 94th Academy Awards,... Read More
TRICKS OF THE TRADE: TACKLING WRITER’S BLOCK PT. 2
Writer’s block is something we’ve all struggled with. Looking back at our past conversations, we found further insight into facing the daunting blank page. What can you do to overcome these obstacles, and what steps... Read More
TRICKS OF THE TRADE: APPROACHING A NEW IDEA
Writers can be especially self-aware and hard on themselves, which is ironic because they must let go of that to allow free-flowing ideas. Of course this is easier said than done. Our great AFF panelists... Read More
TRICKS OF THE TRADE: REVIVING AN ABANDONED SCRIPT
There may be instances when you want to throw away your script and never look back. For some reason, the story isn't working, the characters don't feel alive, dialogue does not seem natural, and you... Read More
TRICKS OF THE TRADE: WRITING IN A WINTER WONDERLAND
In the spirit of the holiday season, we've gathered some tips and tricks from our 2019 "Writing in a Winter Wonderland" panel on how to bring audiences together through the power of storytelling. 1. Timeless... Read More
TRICKS OF THE TRADE: THE FOUNDATION OF A GOOD STORY
We know that every great screenplay begins with a great idea. But how do you know which idea to pursue? Don’t sweat it. Here’s some advice from past AFF panelists on how to open your... Read More
