film fest

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

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

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

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

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

Writing with a partner can be both beneficial and challenging to your writing process. How do you collaborate as a team on a job that’s typically done solo, and how can you work through your...  Read More

It’s been 25 years since the release of AFF alum Linda Woolverton’s animated classic The Lion King, and with the recent release of Disney’s 2019 remake leading at the box office, it’s clear that family...  Read More

When it comes to writing, oftentimes the hardest part of the process comes AFTER you’ve typed “The End”. For many of us, the idea of pitching your script can be even more daunting than the...  Read More