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Grace Donaldson Reviews When Harry Met Sally

03/08/2023 30th Anniversary Blog, AFF Blog

Grace Donaldson Reviews When Harry Met Sally Who doesn't love a comfort movie? A film you can put on when you're sad, happy, barely paying attention, or fully invested. If a film doesn't come to... Read More

5 Perks To Submitting To AFF From Alyssa

01/23/2023 30th Anniversary Blog, AFF Blog

Our Script Competition for 2023 is open for entries! Here at the Austin Film Festival, we hope to give storytellers the opportunity to share their voices and have a chance at getting discovered in the... Read More

Remembering Bill Wittliff

06/12/2019 AFF Blog

This week, we’re mourning the loss of our dear friend and true Texas legend Bill Wittliff. A brilliant creative mind and a fierce supporter of the arts, Bill made a name for himself as a... Read More

Remembering Tobe Hooper

08/30/2017 AFF Blog, News

Remembering Tobe Hooper One of the most beautiful things about the Festival in our first few years was the serendipity which often occurred; being in the right place at the right time. One Saturday morning,… Read More

Hot Air – AFF Jury Award Series

02/10/2017 Events

Hot Air – AFF Jury Award Series Read More

7 SCREENWRITERS TO WATCH TIPS BEFORE SUBMITTING

Over the years, we have had our prestigious Screenwriters to Watch give their tips for becoming successful screenwriters and filmmakers. These industry tips include their most valuable lessons learned while pursuing their careers and how... Read More

7 REASONS WHY TO SUBMIT YOUR PROJECT TO AFF

As the initial deadline for the Austin Film Festival's 2023 Screenplay and Film Competitions approaches in a week, we want to encourage you to submit your work with us before the Early Bird Deadline on... Read More

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