As the writer of The Hangover Parts II & III, Identity Thief, and The Huntsman: Winter’s War and the co-host of the weekly screenwriting podcast Scriptnotes, AFF alum and 2019 confirmed panelist Craig Mazin has… Read More
comedy
Tricks of the Trade: Crafting Jokes for Film and Television
Comedy can be an intimidating—and often ruthless world to navigate. From sketch, to stand-up, to scripted films and TV series, there are countless styles of comedy, and finding the right format for your brand of… Read More
AUSTIN FILM FESTIVAL AND ROOSTER TEETH ANNOUNCE NEW FELLOWSHIP AWARD
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For inquiries, contact Samantha Levine marketing@austinfilmfestival.com 512.478.4795 AUSTIN FILM FESTIVAL AND ROOSTER TEETH ANNOUNCE NEW FELLOWSHIP AWARD The Rooster Teeth Fellowship Award will be presented as part of AFF’s Script Competitions AUSTIN,... Read More
Tricks of the Trade: Adapting Comics for the Big Screen
It’s no secret that in today’s day and age, comics are king in Hollywood. Our favorite superheroes have been exploding onto the screen like never before, and with a seemingly endless supply of stories to… Read More
Tricks of the Trade: 5 Tips for Mastering the Art of Comedy
Comedy writing has been long-hailed as one of the most difficult genres to master in writing. For many of us, there’s nothing scarier than taking a pen to the page and hoping to high hell… Read More
ON WINNING THE AUSTIN FILM FESTIVAL SCRIPT COMPETITION, PART II
By Troy Anthony Miller Troy Anthony Miller is a writer, filmmaker, and improv comedian. His screenplay The Hitch was the 2013 AFF Horror Award Winner, subsequently optioned by Frank Darabont’s Darkwoods Productions. Troy has done... Read More
Staff Pick: Don’t Talk To Irene
By Matt Dy “They say the key to success is to look into the future and visualize what you want to become.” This is the mantra of our heroine, Irene (the wonderful newcomer Michelle McLeod),… Read More
Staff Pick: Shop of Little Pleasures
By Gabbi Lindgren After putting her needs aside for 24 years as a stay-at-home mom and wife, Emma, finds out that her husband has been cheating and now wants a divorce. Motivated by his slight… Read More
Staff Pick: Wild Honey
By Allison Kindred A film about a phone sex operator?!?! This has to be good! And a phone sex operator that meets a writer? Even better! The opening scene of the film made my sides… Read More