Join us for the 28th Annual Austin Film Festival!
October 21 – 28, 2021
The best thing a writer can do to become a better writer is to read, watch, listen to and embrace other genres of storytelling, ones that are different from his or her own. Screenwriters who see plays, playwrights who read or listen to fiction, or prose writers who watch movies – you can bet their own stories are elevated to a higher level by taking off the blinders and soaking up other breeds of writing. The Austin Film Festival recognizes that and has expanded its corral to include not only screenwriters and television writers but also playwrights, fiction podcast writers and digital series writers. Our Conference and Festival offers participants the perfect environment to open up the creative senses to more forms of storytelling. It will also offer an action-packed arena for networking and crossover events that can lead to exciting new job opportunities.
What Should I Buy?
Not sure what to get? Here’s the breakdown:
– Films and Panels-
Badge Discounts
Student Badges
Are you a student currently enrolled in high school or an accredited university with a minimum of nine credit hours a semester? If so, you qualify for a $195 Student Conference Badge!
*Must provide proof of enrollment which includes a course schedule (from an accredited university with at least nine credit hours or high school) and a student ID before purchase **Must be 21 or over to attend Festival parties
AFF Members
Showrunner level members or higher receive two (2) complimentary Lone Star Badges for the Festival. Call the office at 1-800-310-FEST to purchase a membership.
If you’re an AFF member, there are more perks in store!
Screenplay & Film Entrants
Did you submit a script or film in this year’s competitions? If so, you are eligible for a $50 discount off the current price of a Producers or Conference Badge (does not apply to Weekend and Lone Star Badges).
Please call our office at 1-800-310-FEST or e-mail us at info@austinfilmfestival.com to get the discount code if you did not already receive it. Only those credited for the script or film can use the discount.
Please do not share the discount code. We will refund any badges purchased at the discounted rate less any processing fees for anyone that is not credited for a submitted script or film.
Group Discounts
AFF offers special bulk pricing for groups of five or more. Click on the links below to purchase Conference or Producers Badges in bulk
Group Discounts
Quantity:
5 to 9 badges
10+ badges
Producers Badge (reg $595):
$500
$475
Conference Badge (reg $375):
$275
$250
If there are 10 or more registrants from one Writers Group, the group organizer will receive a complimentary Conference Badge which may be upgraded to a Producers Badge for $225. If you have already purchased a badge with us before your group has registered, you will not be refunded for the complimentary badge you receive. Complimentary badges cannot be redeemed until everyone in your party has registered and all badges have been paid for.
Group discounts are not valid with any other discount or promotional price offered by the Austin Film Festival.
Call us at 1-800-310-FEST(3378) to find out about discounted hotels and airfare. For information about the events included in each registration level please visit our website at: www.austinfilmfestival.com
– Badge Add-Ons –
*Awards Luncheon and Pitch Competition Tickets require badges to purchase.
Film & Food Fundraising Party
Attend the Annual Film & Food Fundraising Party – the yearly fete that kicks off the Festival & Conference. Film & Food is an evening dedicated to honoring Austin as both a nationally recognized thriving film industry and a renowned culinary hotspot. Held in the glamorous and historic Driskill Hotel, this evening of flowing cocktails and innovative cuisine, presented by some of Austin’s hottest restaurants, brings together Austinites and visitors alike to celebrate the arts. It’s a great time to rub elbows with some of the top filmmakers and screenwriters in town for the Festival.
Awards Luncheon
Each year at the Festival, Conference and Producers Badge holders gather to celebrate the year’s honorees and competition winners at the Awards Luncheon.
If you already have your Badge you must purchase over the phone: 512.478.4795
Limit one per person ($65/ticket)
Producers & Conference Badge holders only
non-transferable
Buy your Producers or Conference Badge now and add-on your Awards Luncheon ticket!
Pitch Competition
AFF’s Pitch Competition is back for its 19th year! This exhilarating and unique event allows contestants 90 seconds to pitch their best ideas to a panel of judges made up of agents, producers, managers, and screenwriters in a constructive and friendly environment. The top finalists will participate in the Pitch Finale Party and the winner will receive a prize package including a Producers Badge for the 2022 Austin Film Festival & Conference. Make sure to get your ticket now as this event sells out every year.
Who knows what might happen?
At the 2010 Pitch Competition, Mike Fry (Over the Hedge) optioned Lee Hoverd’s screenplay Ex-Men after hearing his pitch as a judge for the competition. Read the Pitch Competition FAQs HERE.
Purchase a Film Pass for access to eight days of film screenings in Austin during the annual Austin Film Festival – including over 180 films and Q&As, indie breakouts, narrative and documentary competition features, classic retrospectives, and a stellar shorts program.
To get access to the Badge line (first access to films), get your Lone Star Badge now!
8 Days of film | Across 7 Venues | Access to all Screenings | Film Pass Party (21+) | Walk up price – $75
FILM SCREENINGS ARE COMPLEMENTED BY LIVELY AND INFORMATIVE Q&A SESSIONS WITH CAST MEMBERS AND FILMMAKERS.
There are a plethora of terrific films to be seen and consumed at AFF, many that will be on the verge of release, and that you’ll later discover are Oscar® nominees. (You can tell your friends, “I saw it before it opened at Austin Film Festival, sucka!”) You’ll look at our eight-day film schedule and feel like an eight-year-old at an Amy’s Ice Cream counter. So many movies, so little room! Lordy, what on earth do I choose? AFF will be screening film and television premieres galore, plus competition films, documentaries, script readings, etc. with all-star line-ups and Q&As by your favorite writers, actors, and filmmakers.
To get access to the Badge line (first access to films), get your Lone Star Badge now!
Mailing of film passes is not currently available.
Includes
You’ll have access to the Film Pass line* and be admitted ahead of individual ticket holders at all venues. You’ll also have access to:
All Eight Days of Festival Screenings
*To get access to the Badge line (first access to films), get your Lone Star Badge now!
8 Days of film | Across 7 Venues | Access to all Screenings | Film Pass Party (21+) | Walk up price – $75
FILM SCREENINGS ARE COMPLEMENTED BY LIVELY AND INFORMATIVE Q&A SESSIONS WITH CAST MEMBERS AND FILMMAKERS.
There are a plethora of terrific films to be seen and consumed at AFF, many that will be on the verge of release, and that you’ll later discover are Oscar® nominees. (You can tell your friends, “I saw it before it opened at Austin Film Festival, sucka!”) You’ll look at our eight-day film schedule and feel like an eight-year-old at an Amy’s Ice Cream counter. So many movies, so little room! Lordy, what on earth do I choose? AFF will be screening film and television premieres galore, plus competition films, documentaries, script readings, etc. with all-star line-ups and Q&As by your favorite writers, actors, and filmmakers.
To get access to the Badge line (first access to films), get your Lone Star Badge now!
Mailing of film passes is not currently available.
Includes
You’ll have access to the Film Pass line* and be admitted ahead of individual ticket holders at all venues. You’ll also have access to:
All Eight Days of Festival Screenings
*To get access to the Badge line (first access to films), get your Lone Star Badge now!
What could be more fun, more productive and more fulfilling than coming to the Austin Film Festival and Writers Conference, where you can imagine and even test your own stories on a different stage, page or airwave? The perspective you get will be priceless. So come on – pick one of the four badge levels below, then put on a brand new pair of socks and some outrageous underwear only you will know about (maybe) and join the carnival! Austin awaits you with open arms and more chances than ever to make your dreams come true. We also have a margarita and a brisket sandwich with your name on it.
Select from our four badge levels below. Then pick your Add-Ons for more parties, networking opportunities, and great events!
Lone Star Badge
$125
Skip the Film Pass line and head straight to the priority badge line with your Lone Star Badge. Not only will you have access to eight days of film screenings, you’ll also have access to all Saturday panels at the Conference.
Skip the Film Pass line and head straight to the priority badge line with your Lone Star Badge. Not only will you have access to eight days of film screenings, you’ll also have access to all Saturday panels at the Conference.
Access to all panels on Saturday
All Eight Days of Festival Screenings
Access to the “Badge Line” for priority entry into theaters
Script Readings at the State Theatre
Access to the Exhibit Hall
Parties
Our nightly parties are an excellent wind-down from our jam-packed days of panels, roundtables and film screenings. These casual gatherings offer the opportunity to mingle, meet, and conspire with other writers with a big fat martini or brewsky in hand. The seeds to many a Hollywood deal have been planted at one of our late night parties.
The Lone Star Badge includes access to select (general) Festival hosted parties.
Members
Want more AFF? Get 2 (two) free Lone Star Badges when you join at our Showrunner level and higher – all while supporting Austin Film Festival! Learn more about the perks & benefits here.
Skip the Film Pass line and head straight to the priority badge line with your Lone Star Badge. Not only will you have access to eight days of film screenings, you’ll also have access to all Saturday panels at the Conference.
Access to all panels on Saturday
All Eight Days of Festival Screenings
Access to the “Badge Line” for priority entry into theaters
Script Readings at the State Theatre
Access to the Exhibit Hall
Parties
Our nightly parties are an excellent wind-down from our jam-packed days of panels, roundtables and film screenings. These casual gatherings offer the opportunity to mingle, meet, and conspire with other writers with a big fat martini or brewsky in hand. The seeds to many a Hollywood deal have been planted at one of our late night parties.
The Lone Star Badge includes access to select (general) Festival hosted parties.
Members
Want more AFF? Get 2 (two) free Lone Star Badges when you join at our Showrunner level and higher – all while supporting Austin Film Festival! Learn more about the perks & benefits here.
Skip the Film Pass line and head straight to the priority badge line with your Weekend Badge. Not only will you have access to eight days of film screenings, you’ll have access to all Saturday and Sunday panels at the Conference. If that’s not enough, use your badge for admission to the Pitch Finale Party and four parties!
Skip the Film Pass line and head straight to the priority badge line with your Weekend Badge. Not only will you have access to eight days of film screenings, you’ll have access to all Saturday and Sunday panels at the Conference.
If that’s not enough, use your badge for admission to the Pitch Finale Party and four parties! Walk up price – $325
INCLUDES:
Access to all panels on Saturday & Sunday
All Eight Days of Festival Screenings
Access to the “Badge Line” for priority* entry into theaters
Parties
Our nightly parties are an excellent wind-down from our jam-packed days of panels, roundtables and film screenings. These casual gatherings offer the opportunity to mingle, meet, and conspire with other writers with a big fat martini or brewsky in hand. The seeds to many a Hollywood deal have been planted at one of our late night parties.
Weekend Badgeholders gain access to select (general) Festival hosted parties.
Add-Ons
Pitch Competition Ticket – $25
Film & Food Party Ticket – $95
Skip the Film Pass line and head straight to the priority badge line with your Weekend Badge. Not only will you have access to eight days of film screenings, you’ll have access to all Saturday and Sunday panels at the Conference.
If that’s not enough, use your badge for admission to the Pitch Finale Party and four parties! Walk up price – $325
INCLUDES:
Access to all panels on Saturday & Sunday
All Eight Days of Festival Screenings
Access to the “Badge Line” for priority* entry into theaters
Parties
Our nightly parties are an excellent wind-down from our jam-packed days of panels, roundtables and film screenings. These casual gatherings offer the opportunity to mingle, meet, and conspire with other writers with a big fat martini or brewsky in hand. The seeds to many a Hollywood deal have been planted at one of our late night parties.
Weekend Badgeholders gain access to select (general) Festival hosted parties.
Add-Ons
Pitch Competition Ticket – $25
Film & Food Party Ticket – $95
The Conference Badge is a perfect way to experience the full Conference on a budget.
The Conference Badge is a perfect way to experience the full Conference on a budget. Gain entry into the panels, select parties and networking events – PLUS be first in line for all eight days of the screenings that make AFF the “not-to-miss” event of the fall season!
Walk up price – $475
Items purchased with coupons or promotional discounts are not eligible for price adjustments and cannot be combined with any other offer (including entrant discounts). Limit one coupon or promotional discount per transaction. See AFF Policies for refund details.
Includes
INCLUDES:
All Four Days of Conference Panels
All Eight Days of Festival Screenings
Access to the Exhibit Hall
Access to the “Badge Line” for priority* entry into theaters
Parties
Our nightly parties are an excellent wind-down from our jam-packed days of panels, roundtables and film screenings. These casual gatherings offer the opportunity to mingle, meet, and conspire with other writers with a big fat martini or brewsky in hand. The seeds to many a Hollywood deal have been planted at one of our late night parties.
Conference Badgeholders gain access to select (general) Festival hosted parties.
Interested in getting an all access badge? Check out the Producers Badge!
Add-Ons
Film & Food Party Ticket – $95
Pitch Competition – $25
Awards Luncheon Tickets – $70
Group Discounts
AFF offers special bulk pricing for groups of five or more. Click here to purchase Conference Badges in bulk!
Group Discounts
Quantity:
5 to 9 badges
10+ badges
Producers Badge (reg $595):
$545
$520
Conference Badge (reg $375):
$325
$300
If there are 10 or more registrants from one group, the group organizer will receive a complimentary Conference Badge which may be upgraded to a Producers Badge for $225. If you have already purchased a badge with us before your group has registered, you will not be refunded for the complimentary badge you receive. Complimentary badges cannot be redeemed until everyone in your party has registered and all badges have been paid for.
Group discounts are not valid with any other discount or promotional price offered by the Austin Film Festival. Each member of the group must be ready to register at one time with all information provided to Austin Film Festival upon calling in. The group discount rate will be locked once the registration is taken.
Call us at 1-800-310-FEST(3378) to find out about discounted hotels and airfare. For information about the events included in each registration level please visit our website at: www.austinfilmfestival.com
The Conference Badge is a perfect way to experience the full Conference on a budget. Gain entry into the panels, select parties and networking events – PLUS be first in line for all eight days of the screenings that make AFF the “not-to-miss” event of the fall season!
Walk up price – $475
Items purchased with coupons or promotional discounts are not eligible for price adjustments and cannot be combined with any other offer (including entrant discounts). Limit one coupon or promotional discount per transaction. See AFF Policies for refund details.
Includes
INCLUDES:
All Four Days of Conference Panels
All Eight Days of Festival Screenings
Access to the Exhibit Hall
Access to the “Badge Line” for priority* entry into theaters
Parties
Our nightly parties are an excellent wind-down from our jam-packed days of panels, roundtables and film screenings. These casual gatherings offer the opportunity to mingle, meet, and conspire with other writers with a big fat martini or brewsky in hand. The seeds to many a Hollywood deal have been planted at one of our late night parties.
Conference Badgeholders gain access to select (general) Festival hosted parties.
Interested in getting an all access badge? Check out the Producers Badge!
Add-Ons
Film & Food Party Ticket – $95
Pitch Competition – $25
Awards Luncheon Tickets – $70
Group Discounts
AFF offers special bulk pricing for groups of five or more. Click here to purchase Conference Badges in bulk!
Group Discounts
Quantity:
5 to 9 badges
10+ badges
Producers Badge (reg $595):
$545
$520
Conference Badge (reg $375):
$325
$300
If there are 10 or more registrants from one group, the group organizer will receive a complimentary Conference Badge which may be upgraded to a Producers Badge for $225. If you have already purchased a badge with us before your group has registered, you will not be refunded for the complimentary badge you receive. Complimentary badges cannot be redeemed until everyone in your party has registered and all badges have been paid for.
Group discounts are not valid with any other discount or promotional price offered by the Austin Film Festival. Each member of the group must be ready to register at one time with all information provided to Austin Film Festival upon calling in. The group discount rate will be locked once the registration is taken.
Call us at 1-800-310-FEST(3378) to find out about discounted hotels and airfare. For information about the events included in each registration level please visit our website at: www.austinfilmfestival.com
The Producers Badge is your key to experiencing all the best the Austin Film Festival & Conference has to offer. Gain entry into the panels, parties and networking events – PLUS be first in line for all eight days of the screenings that make the AFF the “not-to-miss” event of the fall season!
The Producers Badge is your key to experiencing all the best the Austin Film Festival & Conference has to offer. Gain entry into the panels, parties and networking events – PLUS be first in line for all eight days of the screenings that make the AFF the “not-to-miss” event of the fall season!
Walk up price – $695
Items purchased with coupons or promotional discounts are not eligible for price adjustments and cannot be combined with any other offer (including entrant discounts). Limit one coupon or promotional discount per transaction. See AFF Policies for refund details.
Includes
INCLUDES:
All Four Days of Conference Panels
All Eight Days of Festival Screenings
Access to the Exhibit Hall
Access to the “Badge Line” for priority* entry into theaters
Script Readings
Access to Advance Sign-Up Panels
Access to Conference Q&A Sign-Ups
Virtual Badge
Parties
Our nightly parties are an excellent wind-down from our jam-packed days of panels, roundtables and film screenings. These casual gatherings offer the opportunity to mingle, meet, and conspire with other writers with a big fat martini or brewsky in hand. The seeds to many a Hollywood deal have been planted at one of our late night parties.
Producer Badgeholders gain access to all (general) Festival hosted parties.
Add-Ons
Film & Food Fundraising Party Ticket – $95
Pitch Competition – $25
Awards Luncheon – $70
Group Discounts
AFF offers special bulk pricing for groups of five or more. Click here to purchase Producers Badges in bulk!
Group Discounts
Quantity:
5 to 9 badges
10+ badges
Producers Badge (reg $595):
$545
$520
Conference Badge (reg $375):
$325
$300
If there are 10 or more registrants from one group, the group organizer will receive a complimentary Conference Badge which may be upgraded to a Producers Badge for $225. If you have already purchased a badge with us before your group has registered, you will not be refunded for the complimentary badge you receive. Complimentary badges cannot be redeemed until everyone in your party has registered and all badges have been paid for.
Group discounts are not valid with any other discount or promotional price offered by the Austin Film Festival. Each member of the group must be ready to register at one time with all information provided to Austin Film Festival upon calling in. The group discount rate will be locked once the registration is taken.
Call us at 1-800-310-FEST(3378) to find out about discounted hotels and airfare. For information about the events included in each registration level please visit our website at: www.austinfilmfestival.com
The Producers Badge is your key to experiencing all the best the Austin Film Festival & Conference has to offer. Gain entry into the panels, parties and networking events – PLUS be first in line for all eight days of the screenings that make the AFF the “not-to-miss” event of the fall season!
Walk up price – $695
Items purchased with coupons or promotional discounts are not eligible for price adjustments and cannot be combined with any other offer (including entrant discounts). Limit one coupon or promotional discount per transaction. See AFF Policies for refund details.
Includes
INCLUDES:
All Four Days of Conference Panels
All Eight Days of Festival Screenings
Access to the Exhibit Hall
Access to the “Badge Line” for priority* entry into theaters
Script Readings
Access to Advance Sign-Up Panels
Access to Conference Q&A Sign-Ups
Virtual Badge
Parties
Our nightly parties are an excellent wind-down from our jam-packed days of panels, roundtables and film screenings. These casual gatherings offer the opportunity to mingle, meet, and conspire with other writers with a big fat martini or brewsky in hand. The seeds to many a Hollywood deal have been planted at one of our late night parties.
Producer Badgeholders gain access to all (general) Festival hosted parties.
Add-Ons
Film & Food Fundraising Party Ticket – $95
Pitch Competition – $25
Awards Luncheon – $70
Group Discounts
AFF offers special bulk pricing for groups of five or more. Click here to purchase Producers Badges in bulk!
Group Discounts
Quantity:
5 to 9 badges
10+ badges
Producers Badge (reg $595):
$545
$520
Conference Badge (reg $375):
$325
$300
If there are 10 or more registrants from one group, the group organizer will receive a complimentary Conference Badge which may be upgraded to a Producers Badge for $225. If you have already purchased a badge with us before your group has registered, you will not be refunded for the complimentary badge you receive. Complimentary badges cannot be redeemed until everyone in your party has registered and all badges have been paid for.
Group discounts are not valid with any other discount or promotional price offered by the Austin Film Festival. Each member of the group must be ready to register at one time with all information provided to Austin Film Festival upon calling in. The group discount rate will be locked once the registration is taken.
Call us at 1-800-310-FEST(3378) to find out about discounted hotels and airfare. For information about the events included in each registration level please visit our website at: www.austinfilmfestival.com
Badges and privileges may be revoked at any time for any reason at AFF’s sole discretion, without any liability to AFF. By purchasing a badge, ticket, or other AFF materials, you hereby release and hold harmless AFF and its subsidiaries and affiliated companies, successors, assigns, and licensees, and their respective officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims resulting in connection with an AFF event.
You are solely responsible for ensuring AFF receives full payment for any AFF purchases you make. If such payment cannot be charged to your credit card, or if a charge is refunded for any reason, including chargeback, you agree we reserve the right to cancel your order. If you have already received your Badge you agree to immediately correct any payment errors upon notice of such error. AFF reserves the right to collect a $100 administrative fee in addition to any unpaid amounts in connection with any bad checks or uncorrected payment problems.
Special events may require purchase of separate ticket for entry. If you have any questions about the Festival, your membership, or badge purchases, please contact info@austinfilmfestival.com or call 1-800-310-3378.
Refunds
Refund requests for the upcoming live Austin Film Festival must be in writing and sent by U.S. first class mail or via email to refunds@austinfilmfestival.com, postmarked by July 15, 2021, and all refunds will incur a $75 processing fee. After July 15, 2021, all payments are non-refundable for any reason, including but not limited to illness, acts of God, or travel-related problems. Add on purchases are nonrefundable.
Badge Photos
All Badge holders are required to have their pictures printed on their credentials (Film Pass holders are not required to send in a photo.)
After purchasing your badge, please send a passport-style photo to pictures@austinfilmfestival.com. If we do not receive your photo, your Badge WILL NOT be available for pickup at pre-registration, and you can expect a 1-2 hour wait at registration while we take and print your picture on-site.
Purchasing Badges for Multiple People
If you are purchasing badges for multiple people, you will be asked to enter the names that should appear on each of the badges after clicking add to cart. If you need to change these names, please contact info@austinfilmfestival.com or call 1-800-310-3378.
Film Pass Policies
Film Passes are non-refundable for any reason.
Film Pass Mailing Policy: The purchaser of these tickets assumes all risk and damage incidental to the mailing of these tickets, whether occurring prior to, during, or after the mailing process. Service/Handling charges are non-refundable. Each event is subject to date, time, and location change. Not responsible for lost or stolen tickets. Please note: this is only available for a limited time during the year. Mailing of film passes will not be available past September 30. Film Admission Policy: Badge holders and Film Pass holders MUST be in line no later than 20 minutes prior to the scheduled start time. Priority admission is given to all Badge holders. Film Pass holders will be seated after all Badge holders have entered the theater. General Admission tickets will go on sale 20 minutes prior to each screening. Once General Admission tickets have gone on sale, Badge holders and Film Pass holders will no longer have priority admittance. Badge holders and Film Pass holders arriving AFTER the 20 minutes mark must go to the back of the General Admission line. ALL theater seating will be on a first come, first served basis. Neither Badge holders nor Film Pass holders are guaranteed a seat, only admission up to capacity. NO ONE will be admitted into the theater 15 minutes after start time. Austin Film Festival Staff will adhere to this policy even in the event of a delayed screening.
* For admittance into parties, all attendees must be 21 or over.
Film Admission Policies
Badge holders and Film Pass holders MUST be in line no later than 20 minutes prior to the scheduled start time. Priority admission is given to all Badge holders. Film Pass holders will be seated after all Badge holders have entered the theater. General Admission tickets will go on sale 20 minutes prior to each screening. Once General Admission tickets have gone on sale, Badge holders and Film Pass holders will no longer have priority admittance. Badge holders and Film Pass holders arriving AFTER the 20 minutes mark must go to the back of the General Admission line. ALL theater seating will be on a first come, first served basis. Neither Badge holders nor Film Pass holders are guaranteed a seat, only admission up to capacity. NO ONE will be admitted into the theater 15 minutes after start time. Austin Film Festival Staff will adhere to this policy even in the event of a delayed screening. All admission to Family Films will be on a first come, first served basis.
* For admittance into parties, all attendees must be 21 or over.