screenplay competition

Screenplay Competition Semi-Finalist Blog: Adam Dick

08/07/2019 AFF Blog, Alumni Updates, Conference, Guest Blog, Screenplay Competition

I thought I was a goner when I received the call from the Austin Film Festival telling me that my script “Teacher” had made the semi-finals. It was, I believe, the last day of notifications... Read More

From Screenplay Submission to Success Story

04/12/2017 AFF Blog, Screenplay Competition

Your entry in this year’s Screenplay Competition could be the entry point for a career in writing for film and television. Past competition entrants have signed with major agencies and have had their scripts... Read More

New and Returning Screenplay Competition Sponsors!

03/01/2017 AFF Blog, Announcements, News

Each year, AFF assembles a group of influential organizations and production companies to sponsor various awards within the Screenplay Competition. We’re proud to include new sponsor Skybound Entertainment and returning sponsor AMC to this year’s… Read More

Guest Blog: Jimmy Mosqueda

04/20/2016 AFF Blog, Guest Blog, News

If you’re a serious screenwriter, you go to Austin. That’s just what you do. It’s like a religious pilgrimage, but instead of prayer and quiet contemplation, there’s beer, barbecue, and Shane Black. Read More

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