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Austin Film Festival

Oct. 23 - 30, 2025

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AUSTIN FILM FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES 2025 SCRIPT COMPETITIONS FINALIST

Competitions, Finalists, News, Screenplay Competition

Announcing Austin Film Festival’s 2025 Script Competition Finalists! We are thrilled to recognize the scripts below as the select few contenders to win an esteemed bronze typewriter trophy or fellowship award.  The winners for each...  Read More

32nd Annual Austin Film Festival Full Schedule Announcement

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AUSTIN FILM FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES FULL FILM SCHEDULE, INCLUDING THE OPENING NIGHT SELECTION CHRISTY Texas premieres include A PRIVATE LIFE starring Jodie Foster, CHRISTY starring Sydney Sweeney, DEAD MAN’S WIRE starring Bill Skarsgård and Al Pacino,...  Read More

2025 Script Competition Finalist Judge Announcements

AFF Blog, Competitions, Juror Announcements, Screenplay Competition

We are thrilled to announce this year's finalist judges for the 2025 script competitions! Our panel of judges are made up of industry leaders responsible for some of the most celebrated films and television series...  Read More

2025 Script Competition Semifinalist Judge Announcements

AFF Blog, Competitions, Juror Announcements, Screenplay Competition

We are thrilled to announce this year's semifinalist judges for the 2025 script competitions! Our panel of judges are made up of industry leaders from some of the most influential and respected studios, production companies,...  Read More

2025 Big Indie Narrative Feature Award/Fellowship & Screenwriting Fellowship

AFF Blog, Competitions, Film Competition, News, Screenplay Competition

Announcing the Return of Big Indie Pictures to AFF’s Script and Film Competitions! To continue our mission to uplift storytellers, we are thrilled to welcome back Big Indie Pictures as the official sponsor of AFF...  Read More

AUSTIN FILM FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES THE OPENING OF THE 2025 SCRIPT AND FILM COMPETITIONS

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AUSTIN FILM FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES THE OPENING OF THE 2025 SCRIPT AND FILM COMPETITIONS  Including the return of AMC Networks One-Hour Pilot Award and Jim Franklin “Armadillo Man” Film Fellowship. The Austin Film Festival (AFF) is...  Read More

Alumni Blog: Austin Elliott

AFF Blog, Alumni Updates, Annual Festival Winners, Awardees, Competitions, Conference, Festival & Conference, Finalists, News, Screenplay Competition, Success Stories, Winners

AFF has been instrumental in launching the careers of writers for over three decades. In this week’s Alumni Blog, our 2023 Drama Teleplay Pilot Award winner, Austin Elliott, shares the process of creating his winning...  Read More

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