Austin Traditions: The Austin Film Festival

The Austin Film Festival is an annual festival that has been in existence since 1994. Unlike many other film festivals which pay attention to a director’s viewpoint and contributions to a film’s overall effect, the Austin Film Festival centers on a writer’s unique creative contributions to both the film and television industries.

In addition to being a film festival, the Austin Film Festival provides a number of services and events, like workshops and lectures, for both emerging and professional writers and filmmakers. Past participants in the festival have included:

• Robert Altman
• Sandra Bullock
• Robert Duvall
• Dennis Hopper
• Sydney Pollack
• Garry Shandling
• Owen Wilson

The festival itself is dedicated to promoting and furthering the art, craft, and business of writers and filmmakers alike. It also works to recognize their contributions to film, television, and a variety of new media. The Austin Film Festival, or AFF, is exceptionally supportive of the works of aspiring and established filmmakers and writers alike. It supports these groups by providing a variety of unique cultural events and services, enhancing public awareness and participation, and encouraging dynamic and long-lasting community partnerships.

The Festival is known throughout the industry for the access it provides to filmmakers and industry professionals. A notable film premiere for the Festival was the domestic premiere of the controversial film “Death of a President.” This took place in October 2006.

This year is the 16th Festival. It will be held some time in the middle of October.

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