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AUSTIN FILM FESTIVAL FILM AND SCRIPT COMPETITIONS NOW OPEN

12/16/2021 Announcements, Annual Festival Winners, Competitions, Festival & Conference, Film Festival, Press Releases, ubermenu, Winners

Austin, TX (December 16, 2021) – Austin Film Festival & Writers Conference (AFF), the premier film festival recognizing the writers’ contributions to film, television, and new media, is pleased to announce that it is now... Read More

DOCUMENTARY SHORT HEAVEN IS A TRAFFIC JAM ON THE 405 WINS ACADEMY AWARD® AFTER QUALIFYING AT THE 2016 AUSTIN FILM FESTIVAL

03/05/2018 Alumni Updates, Announcements, News, Press, Press Releases, Success Stories

For inquiries, contact Lauren Kelcher Stevenson kelcher@sunshinesachs.com o 512.646.0149 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Austin, TX – March 5, 2018 – Documentarian Frank Stiefel took home an Academy Award® this Sunday for his short film Heaven is... Read More

Top Reason to Attend: See the Award Season Films First!

08/23/2017 AFF Blog, Festival & Conference, Film Festival, News

Take a look at previous award season contenders: FILM YEAR AWARDS The Young Victoria 2009 Academy Awards® - Won Best Achievement in Costume Design; Nominated for Best Achievement in Makeup and Best Achievement in Art... Read More

7 SCREENWRITERS TO WATCH TIPS BEFORE SUBMITTING

Over the years, we have had our prestigious Screenwriters to Watch give their tips for becoming successful screenwriters and filmmakers. These industry tips include their most valuable lessons learned while pursuing their careers and how... Read More

7 REASONS WHY TO SUBMIT YOUR PROJECT TO AFF

As the initial deadline for the Austin Film Festival's 2023 Screenplay and Film Competitions approaches in a week, we want to encourage you to submit your work with us before the Early Bird Deadline on... Read More

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