The Austin Film Festival is dedicated to championing the work of aspiring and established filmmakers, defined as screenwriters, directors, editors, producers, actors and all those artists who use the language of film to tell a story. The AFF furthers the art, craft and business of filmmaking by providing unique cultural events and services, enhancing public awareness and participation, and encouraging dynamic and long-lasting community partnerships.

The Austin Film Festival is a not for profit 501c3 corporation.

John August


JOHN AUGUST’s screenwriting credits include Go, Big Fish, Titan A.E., Charlie and the Chocolate Factory , Corpse Bride, and both Charlie’s Angels movies. August earned a degree in journalism from Drake University and an MFA in film from the Peter Stark program at USC. He runs a screenwriting-oriented website at johnaugust.com.