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Austin Film Festival

Oct. 27 - Nov. 3, 2022

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TRICKS OF THE TRADE: GETTING TO THE HEART OF YOUR WRITING

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Each year, Austin Film Festival honors selected Awardees who have made exemplary contributions to film and television with their spectacular storytelling. From Hollywood’s leading screenwriters to the creators of our favorite television shows, these writers...  Read More

TRICKS OF THE TRADE: WRITING WITH A PARTNER

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Writing with a partner can be both beneficial and challenging to your writing process. How do you collaborate as a team on a job that’s typically done solo, and how can you work through your...  Read More

TRICKS OF THE TRADE: WRITING FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY

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It’s been 25 years since the release of AFF alum Linda Woolverton’s animated classic The Lion King, and with the recent release of Disney’s 2019 remake leading at the box office, it’s clear that family...  Read More

TRICKS OF THE TRADE: THE ART OF THE PITCH

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When it comes to writing, oftentimes the hardest part of the process comes AFTER you’ve typed “The End”. For many of us, the idea of pitching your script can be even more daunting than the...  Read More

Tricks of the Trade: Writing Film Noir & Crime Fiction

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Today marks the 75th anniversary of film legend Billy Wilder’s noir crime masterpiece Double Indemnity. The film was nominated for seven Academy Awards following its release and inspired the wave of crime fiction that followed...  Read More

Tricks of the Trade: The Art of Filmmaking

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As independent filmmakers, we’re required to wear many hats and find creative ways to get our stories to the screen, while working with a limited crew and strict budget constraints. So, what does the filmmaking...  Read More

Tricks of the Trade: Writing for Audio Fiction

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The rise of fiction podcasting has created a unique opportunity for storytellers to make a living through their craft, sidestepping the financial constraints and closed doors of traditional Hollywood. So what is the process of...  Read More

Tricks of the Trade: The Filmmakers’ Process

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Making a film is no easy feat, and Austin Film Festival is honored to play host to the premieres of some of Hollywood’s most anticipated films before they hit the big screen, and the writers...  Read More

Tricks of the Trade: Crafting Character

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Whether you fancy yourself a writer of film, television, podcasts, or plays, it all boils down to one key ingredient—the character. From leading ladies to antiheroes to full-blown villains, characters are the heart of any…  Read More

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