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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

TRICKS OF THE TRADE: THE FOUNDATION OF A GOOD STORY

12/15/2021 Tricks of the Trade, Writing Wisdom

We know that every great screenplay begins with a great idea. But how do you know which idea to pursue? Don’t sweat it. Here’s some advice from past AFF panelists on how to open your... Read More

TRICKS OF THE TRADE: KEEPING YOUR READERS ATTENTION

12/01/2021 Tricks of the Trade, Writing Wisdom

Our 2022 script and film competitions open next Tuesday (December 7th)! In honor of our 29th year we’re looking back at advice from past Austin Film Festival panelists on how to identify your strengths and... Read More

TRICKS OF THE TRADE: INSPIRATION FROM THE 2021 AWARDS LUNCHEON

11/24/2021 Tricks of the Trade, Writing Wisdom

When some of the industry’s most accomplished writers all gather in the same room, it’s impossible to walk away without feeling motivated to run home and work on your next project. If you were unable... Read More

TRICKS OF THE TRADE: GAME WRITING TRACK

11/17/2021 Tricks of the Trade, Writing Wisdom

This year at the 28th annual AFF Writers Conference we launched a new track of panels all about writing for video games. As the lines between filmmaking and game development continue to blur, we believe... Read More

AUSTIN FILM FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES 2021 JURY AND AUDIENCE AWARD WINNERS

11/01/2021 Announcements, Annual Festival Winners, Competitions, Festival & Conference, Film Festival, Press Releases, ubermenu, Winners

The 28th annual festival highlights jury selections from the film and script competitions AUSTIN, TX (November 1, 2021) — Austin Film Festival (AFF), the premier Festival to recognize the writer’s contribution to film, television, theatre,... Read More

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