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.

Blake Snyder

With great regret we announce the unexpected passing of Blake Snyder, bestselling author of Save the Cat!® The Last Book on Screenwriting You’ll Ever Need and Save the Cat!® Goes to the Movies: The Screenwriter’s Guide to Every Story Ever Told. His third book, Save the Cat!® Strikes Back: More Trouble for Screenwriters to Get Into… And Out Of, is scheduled for publication in Fall 2009. In his 20-year career as a screenwriter and producer, Blake Snyder sold dozens of scripts, including co-writing Blank Check, and Nuclear Family for Steven Spielberg — both million-dollar sales.

Blake was a dear friend of the screenwriting community and he will continue to inspire and teach writers through his books.  His enthusiasm for teaching and love of film will be greatly missed.