Film Competition

AUSTIN FILM FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES 2026 AWARDEES AND FELLOWSHIPS

04/01/2026 AFF Blog, Awardees, Competitions, Conference, Film Competition, Screenplay Competition

AUSTIN FILM FESTIVAL TO HONOR NINA JACOBSON AND ERIC KRIPKE AT THE 2026 AWARDS LUNCHEON; ANNOUNCES INDUSTRY FELLOWSHIPS INCLUDING THE DONNERS’ COMPANY, AMC, VALHALLA ENTERTAINMENT, YMH STUDIOS, AND STARBURNS INDUSTRIES Austin, TX (April 1, 2026) – AUSTIN FILM FESTIVAL (AFF), which hosts the world’s largest screenwriters conference and leads in championing the art... Read More

2026 Film Jurors

03/25/2026 AFF Blog, Competitions, Festival & Conference, Film Competition, Film Festival, Juror Announcements, News

AFF is proud to announce the first wave of confirmed jurors for the 2026 Film Competition! Our esteemed jury consists of industry leaders with various backgrounds across film and television. We’re excited to work with... Read More

Script and Film Competition Fellowship Opportunities

02/18/2026 AFF Blog, Competitions, Film Competition, News, Submit

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