Scott Alexander is best known for the unusual biopics he has written with Larry Karaszewski. Alexander and Karaszewski wrote the highly–acclaimed Ed Wood, which was nominated for Best Screenplay by the Writers Guild. They followed… Read More
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JOHN MILIUS TO RECEIVE DISTINGUISHED SCREENWRITER AWARD AT 14TH ANNUAL AUSTIN FILM FESTIVAL
The Austin Film Festival is proud to announce John Milius as the recipient of the 2007 Distinguished Screenwriter Award at this year’s Austin Film Festival’s Award Luncheon presented by AT&T to be held October 13,… Read More
One on One with Julie O’Hora
Julie O’hora has been attending Austin Film Festival and Conference since 2003. During her first year at AFF, Julie pitched her screenplay PoolBoy (now titled American Summer) which is currently in production in New Orleans…. Read More
One on One with Ed Solomon: Confirmed Panelist for the 2007 AFF Conference
Ed Solomon is a confirmed panelist (schedule permiting) for this year’s Austin Film Festival and Conference. Ed has been responsible for many films including Men In Black, Levity, Bill and Teds Excellent Adventure, and currently… Read More
Austin Stories: The Best Panel Ever
The Best Panel Ever was taken by Susan Bays’ Blog http://blahblahbloggingalong.blogspot.com Being the bright folks they are, the folks at AFF realized that a panel with David Milch, Shane Black and Sydney Pollock might attract,… Read More
There are Many Winners at AFF: 2006 Semi-Finalist, Dwayne McKenzie, On the Conference and Writers’ Ranch
MARY: Dwayne, last year was the second time you have entered the Austin Film Festival Screenplay and Teleplay Competition. What made you come back and enter again? DWAYNE: Sucker for punishment? At least that’s the… Read More
Austin Stories: By a guy named Brett Nicholson
Below Brett Nicholson shares one of his many experiences from last years Austin Film Festival. Check out A Bucket of Love for more blogs by Brett! ….we all wandered over to the Conference Welcome Party… Read More
Checking in with 2006 Teleplay Sitcom Winner Todd Linden
This week we decided to check in with last year’s Sitcom Teleplay Competition Winner Todd Linden. Todd won with his spec script “My Name is Earl.” We thought we would check in with him and… Read More
Herschel Weingrod confirmed panelist for 2007 AFF Conference
We are excited to announce Herschel Weingrod (far right) who was recently in Austin for the Writers Ranch will be coming back in October to join us for the 2007 Austin Film Festival and Conference…. Read More