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
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
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
Playwriting and screenwriting are two different animals, and it can feel jarring when switching from one to the other. Both rely heavily on a structure, rich characters, and poignant conflict. But what about the action... Read More
Outlines are a great tool when crafting your story. They allow you to construct and organize your ideas in a linear manner, pick relevant information essential to your story early in your process, and can... Read More
Writing doesn’t have to be a solitary artform; working with a creative partner can be beneficial because of the different perspectives and voices two brains bring to the table. Some of our favorite media was... Read More
When taking the plunge to start writing, there are many obstacles that get in your way - the biggest one being yourself. Have you ever felt like a fraud or believed you were in over... Read More
Actions will define your characters, make us care about them, but what hooks us is how they speak, the words they say. Dialogue is an integral part of the writing process and creating effective and... Read More
All good things, and all good stories, must come to an end. After five illuminating days of panels, workshops, and connections that went beyond the screen, we’re excited to get back to work and put... Read More