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    - Austin Film Festival furthers the art and craft of storytelling by inspiring and championing the work of writers, filmmakers, and all artists who use written and visual language to tell a story.
      In addition to an 8 day film festival and 4 day Conference, we offer Year Round Events, a Young Filmmakers Program, a TV show, Radio show, Podcast and more!
      Austin Film Festival is really about creativity, about trying to help people find their voice. And it’s fun.”
      - Ron Howard, 2009 Extraordinary Contribution to Filmmaking Award Recipient
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    - The folks [at AFF] share our passion…Which is, of course, why they are so damn adept at crafting a conference that manages to satisfy the needs and desires of all of us attending.”
      -Scott Rosenberg, screenwriter
      Get to know the faces and stories of the people who run the show for the Austin Film Festival!
      Want to work with us? We're always looking for folks to join our team whether it's through volunteering or interning or working with us on staff. Check out our current opportunities below.
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      Not only is your donation tax deductible, but your support helps us to further the art and craft of filmmaking in our state.
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      We're always looking for interns to join our team and be an integral part of pulling off our incredible programs!
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      Volunteers are a huge part of what we do at AFF. Plus, we have a ton of fun!
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    - WATCH
      - The weekly, 30-minute television series features interviews with today’s leading creators, writers and filmmakers.
    - LISTEN
      - The one-hour radio program & our podcast both feature the creative minds behind True Detective, The Graduate & more.
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      - Praised as recommended reading by film and media studies professors and filmmakers alike, the book offers introspections and recollections on the creative process.
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    - AFF’s Young Filmmakers Program introduces the arts of screenwriting and filmmaking to young people, ages 9-18, and provides them with venues for developing their storytelling talents. Here are a few of our programs:
    - Camps & Classes
      Check out our workshops that help kids and young adults create their very own fabulous short films!
      - Summer Camps and Classes
    - Digital Storytelling
      Our program works with schools to improve communication skills through film.
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    - Festival Scholarships
      Austin Film Festival’s Young Filmmakers Scholarship Program grants access to over 450 scholarships for students and teachers in middle and high school.
      - Festival and Conference Scholarship
    - Young Filmmakers Competition
      Austin Film Festival’s annual Young Filmmakers Competition is free for young filmmakers ages 13-18. At the Young Filmmakers Showcase, selected animated, documentary, and narrative short films from all around the world will play in front of Austin Film Festival's Audience!
      - Young Filmmakers Competition
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  - Student Opportunities
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  - Year-Round Events
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    - Calendar of Events
      Whether it's a networking event, workshop, conversation in film, or screening we've always got something coming up!
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      - Galaxy Theatre Screening Series
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    - 8 Days of Parties
      We offer a variety of parties beyond film screenings with opportunities for networking or just having fun. We’re party people!
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    - Film & Food
      Amazing food! Amazing drinks! Amazing night! Our Film & Food fundraising gala benefits our Young Filmmakers Program.
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      - Year-round opportunities to attend conversations with industry pros, advance screenings, special retrospectives, filmmaker Q&As, and parties.
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      - Austin Film Festival welcomes new ideas and would love to work with any organization that shares interest in the arts and entertainment industry!
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      - Austin Film Festival is a 501-3 organization. Your donation is tax-deductible to the extent allowed by the law. AFF has also made great strides promoting film production in Texas. Your support helps us to further the art and craft of filmmaking in our state.
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      - Attend our Awards Luncheon, Pitch in our Pitch Competition & party at our Film & Food Fundraising Gala!
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    - AFF offers a badge and pass options for everyone! Look through our different options, and find which badge is the perfect fit for you!
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    - Austin Film Festival showcases an outstanding program of narrative, animation and documentary features and shorts, including premieres, advanced screenings, and independent films.
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    - My best experience ever at a film festival was in Austin. So many festivals are flash over substance, a who’s who of movie stars. Here, the creators are the stars. And rightly so. So if you want to write, direct or produce motion pictures and get paid for it, attend this festival.”
      – David McKenna (BLOW, AMERICAN HISTORY X)
    - The Conference
      Our Conference is a one-of-a-kind event.
    - Panelists
      We're pleased to bring the industry's best to Austin for you!
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    - Film & Food
      The Annual Benefit for Austin Film Festival’s Young Filmmakers Program
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    - Austin Film Festival offers all badge holders discounted rates at our hotel partners.
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    - Festival Awards
      - Check out all our award categories! From jury awards to audience awards, AFF hands out over 40 awards each year!
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    - Read what others are saying about Austin Film Festival.
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    - Script Competitions
      AFF’s Script Competitions identify emerging, new writers of unparalleled talent each year. With a reputation as the premiere script competition in the world, AFF is trusted by studios, agents, and executives all across the industry to identify the storytellers of tomorrow. To put it simply, AFF values a great story above all else.
    - AFF Coverage Program
      No matter the need you have to finish your script, AFF has you covered!
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  - Film Competitions
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    - Film Competition
      Austin Film Festival’s Film Competitions honors the finest films from the most visionary, independent filmmakers each year. A program that has seen annual, exponential growth, AFF’s Film Competition recognizes films across all genres which tell the most authentic and innovative stories.
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  - Digital Series Competitions
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    - Digital Series Competitions
      This competition accepts both filmed and written submissions in an effort to find talented voices who can adapt their vision to emerging digital platforms. AFF will select one winner who displays the strongest voice and greatest potential for establishing a digital series.
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  - Young Filmmakers Competition
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    - YFP Competition
      At AFF, we love being able to further the art and craft of storytelling in the next generation! The Young Filmmakers Competition is a FREE film competition is open to young creatives ages 13-18.
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