2020’S BEST OF THE FEST
All good things, and all good stories, must come to an end. After five illuminating days of panels, workshops, and connections that went beyond the screen, we’re excited to get back to work and put... Read More
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TRICKS OF THE TRADE: CRAFTING COMPLICATED CHARACTERS
Regular AFF panelist Christina Hodson’s Birds of Prey hits theaters on Friday, following supervillain-turned-protagonist Harley Quinn, and we can’t wait to see what’s next for this complicated character. So, what goes into creating a truly... Read More
TRICKS OF THE TRADE: TACKLING WRITER’S BLOCK
Writing can be a daunting task, and oftentimes the hardest part of the process is facing that blank page. So, what can you do to overcome these obstacles and what steps can you take to... Read More
TRICKS OF THE TRADE: CREATING GREAT TELEVISION WITH PHIL ROSENTHAL
From his beloved sitcom Everybody Loves Raymond to his food and culture centered docuseries Somebody Feed Phil, Phil Rosenthal has an undeniable knack for creating entertaining and engaging TV series that resonate with a wide... Read More
TRICKS OF THE TRADE: GENRE STORYTELLING WITH RIAN JOHNSON
With credits like his neo-noir crime drama Brick, sci-fi thriller Looper, and epic space opera Star Wars: The Last Jedi under his belt, writer/director Rian Johnson is a master filmmaker with a knack for breathing new... Read More
TRICKS OF THE TRADE: Working the Writers Room
The TV writers room is full of opportunities for new writers to break into the industry—but navigating the room can be tricky business. As an aspiring writer, what can you do to get your foot... Read More
TRICKS OF THE TRADE: 2019’S BEST OF THE FEST
The 26th Annual Writers Conference has wrapped and we’re still reveling in the four jam-packed days of panels and workshops that left us feeling inspired and energized to improve on our craft as storytellers. The... Read More
TRICKS OF THE TRADE: NOTES AND REWRITES
Notes and rewrites can be tricky business. How can you tell when your script is done, and what can you do to prepare for feedback that may not align with your creative vision? We’re looking... Read More
TRICKS OF THE TRADE: GETTING TO THE HEART OF YOUR WRITING
Each year, Austin Film Festival honors selected Awardees who have made exemplary contributions to film and television with their spectacular storytelling. From Hollywood’s leading screenwriters to the creators of our favorite television shows, these writers... Read More
