Like any successful film or television series, animation relies on the quality of its story. With so much creative freedom in the world you’re building, it can be tricky to keep your characters grounded and… Read More
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Tricks of the Trade: Hollywood Tips & Tricks
Finding the time to work on your craft is never easy and maintaining that stamina after a setback can be even harder. Last week, Austin Film Festival headed to the heart of Los Angeles for… Read More
Tricks of the Trade: Storytelling with John Lee Hancock
A Texas-sized titan of the craft, John Lee Hancock has made a name for himself as both an esteemed writer and a formidable director in the industry. With credits like The Rookie, A Perfect World,… Read More
Tricks of the Trade: Adapting Comics for the Big Screen
It’s no secret that in today’s day and age, comics are king in Hollywood. Our favorite superheroes have been exploding onto the screen like never before, and with a seemingly endless supply of stories to… Read More
Tricks of the Trade: 5 Tips for Mastering the Art of Comedy
Comedy writing has been long-hailed as one of the most difficult genres to master in writing. For many of us, there’s nothing scarier than taking a pen to the page and hoping to high hell… Read More
Write, Repeat, Retreat — Recap!
AFF’s first Writers’ Day Retreat of the year took place at New Republic Studios this past Sunday and we thank all of our writers for coming out. We hope that you were able to leave the event… Read More
2017 Austin Film Festival Drama Screenplay Winner Details her Experience at the Capri Residency
Austin Film Festival is excited for the return of the Capri Residency Fellowship for 2019! This fellowship aims to provide a place where writers can hone their voice in order to tell the stories only they… Read More
Blood Stripe – Audience Award Series
We wrap up our annual Audience Award Series presented by Hiscox Insurance with an encore screening of our 2016 Audience Award Winner Blood Stripe! Screenwriter to Watch Kate Nowlin (co-writer and lead actress) will join... Read More
Weekly Writing Wisdom – Callie Khouri
Callie Khouri (writer, Thelma & Louise, creator, Nashville (TV series) Callie Khouri on writing your own story: “People know how to tell stories. Don’t say that there’s this way that you do it that… Read More