On Story

On Story Crowdfunding Campaign

04/11/2018 Uncategorized

Austin Film Festival is thrilled to announce the launch of our first ever crowdfunding campaign, dedicated to supporting our growing On Story Project. Austin Film Festival has always been focused on the writer and the... Read More

“AUSTIN FILM FESTIVAL’S ON STORY” PREMIERES SEASON 8 ON PUBLIC TELEVISION

04/05/2018 Announcements, Press Releases, ubermenu

For inquiries contact: Samantha Levine, Marketing Director Marketing@austinfilmfestival.com 512.478.4795 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE “AUSTIN FILM FESTIVAL’S ON STORY” PREMIERES SEASON 8 ON PUBLIC TELEVISION New Episodes Feature Filmmakers Greta Gerwig (Lady Bird), Kenneth Lonergan (Manchester by… Read More

Weekly Writing Wisdom: Frank Marshall

04/19/2017 AFF Blog, ubermenu, Writing Wisdom

Frank Marshall: Writing From The Heart Frank Marshall on Starting Out Looking back, you don’t realize it at the time, but you know, Billy Friedkin, Francis Coppola, Steven, George, all starting their careers as well,… Read More

On Story Season 7 Premiere Party

04/12/2017 Events, On Story, Parties

On Story Season 7 Premiere Party & Live Taping Join AFF for the Season 7 Premiere Party of On Story®. We will feature a live taping of the show with special guest Philipp Meyer. Meyer will discuss the... Read More

Weekly Writing Wisdom: Telling Your Own Story

02/22/2017 AFF Blog, Writing Wisdom

John Singleton (writer/director: Boyz n the Hood, Shaft, director: 2 Fast 2 Furious, Four Brothers) “I never thought I was going to be a studio filmmaker. I always thought, I always planned on being an... Read More

Weekly Writing Wisdom: Telling Your Story

02/15/2017 AFF Blog, News, Writing Wisdom

This week's Writing Wisdom Blog comes from Issa Rae (creator: Insecure, The Misadventures of Awkward Black Girl) & Larry Wilmore (Insecure, The Bernie Mac Show). Listen to their On Story® Conversation here. Issa Rae - Collaboration “It’s... Read More

Brave New Jersey – Audience Award Series presented by Hiscox Insurance

02/08/2017 Events

Join us on Tuesday, February 7th, 7:00pm at the Alamo Drafthouse Village for our Comedy Vanguard Feature Audience Award Winner! Writers Michael Dowling and Jody Lambert tell the story of one Brave New Jersey town. Jody... Read More

2017 Oscar Nominations & Predictions Contest!

01/25/2017 Contests, News

We’re thrilled to see so many films and filmmakers from our AFF family nominated for Academy Awards® this year. We’re proud to be part of these films’ journeys so far and wish them luck on February... Read More

AFF’s On Story Premieres Season Six

04/13/2016 News, Press, Press Releases

Austin Film Festival, is pleased to announce that its original series, On Story, premieres its sixth season on Saturday, April 16th, 2016, on public television stations nationwide. Read More

First Wave of 2022 Script Competition Semifinalist Judge Announcements!

We're excited to announce the first wave of judges for our 2022 Script Competitions! Here's the list: Matt Dy – Literary Manager at Lit Entertainment Group Matt Dy attended the University of Texas at Austin... Read More

ANNOUNCING THE 2022 POLLY PLATT AWARD FOR PRODUCING AND OUTSTANDING TV WRITER AWARD RECIPIENTS

AUSTIN FILM FESTIVAL TO HONOR DEDE GARDNER WITH THE POLLY PLATT AWARD FOR PRODUCING AND STEPHEN MERCHANT WITH OUTSTANDING TELEVISION WRITER AWARD AT FESTIVAL Gardner will also participate in a special screening of Oscar-nominated Sarah... Read More