Austin Film Festival

2008 Outstanding Television Writer, Greg Daniels 

“We’re thrilled to honor Greg Daniels for his contribution to ground-breaking comedic television on four landmark series all still on the air: ‘Saturday Night Live,’ ‘The Simpsons,’ ‘King of the Hill’ and ‘The Office.’ Throughout his work, Daniels represents the innovative spirit of the Outstanding Television Writer Award. We look forward to hosting him at the Conference.”

- Barbara Morgan, AFF co-founder and executive director

Remember the episode of Seinfeld where the George & Elaine fight over a stolen parking space outside of Jerry’s house? Or The Simpsons episode where Bart sells his soul to Milhouse for $5? Have you spent your week waiting for the latest episode of The Office, or Sunday evenings winding down with the second longest-running animated television show of all time, King of the Hill?

Having proved his undeniable talent as a comedy writer, producer and director – The 15th annual Austin Film Festival is proud to announce this year’s recipient of the Outstanding Television Writer award - none other than the multi-talented and award-winning Greg Daniels.

About Greg Daniels:

Greg Daniels began his writing career at Harvard University, where he wrote for the Harvard Lampoon. He launched his professional career writing for HBO’s satirical “Not Necessarily the News” before moving to “Saturday Night Live,” for which he received his first Emmy Award. He went on to receive a Writers Guild Award nomination for his episode of “Seinfeld” titled “The Parking Space.” He became co-executive producer of “The Simpsons,” winning his second Emmy Award and, according to a TV Guide poll published on the occasion of the 300th episode of “The Simpsons,” went on to write three of the series’ ten most popular episodes. In 1995 Daniels left “The Simpsons,” the longest-running animated series in television, to create “King of the Hill” with Mike Judge. Today the Emmy-winning “King of the Hill” is the second longest-running animated series in television. Daniels’s most recent project is “The Office,” which he adapted from the BBC series for American audiences on NBC. Daniels directs, writes and produces and has earned two Emmy Awards for his work on the show. Daniels is currently working on a new series with Emmy-nominated “Saturday Night Live" star Amy Poehler to air on NBC in early 2009.

See Greg Daniels receive his honor at the intimate Awards Luncheon held Saturday, October 18 at the Austin Club. Seats can be reserved by AFF Badge-holders only. For more information call 1-800-310-3378.

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This year the AFF Conference will feature a strong focus on television writers and a slate of panels on the art of the teleplay and the future of television programming. 

Confirmed television panelists include:

    * Channing Dungey, ABC Studios 
    * Matthew Federman and Stephen Scaia (“Judging Amy,” “Jericho,” “E-Ring”) 
    * Dan French (“The  Late Late Show,” The Best Damn Sports Show Period”) 
    * Matthew Gross, ABC Studios  
    * Jake Kasdan (“Freaks and Geeks”) 
    * Tim Kring (“Crossing Jordan,” “Heroes”)
    * Michael McDonald, ABC Studios
    * Melissa Rosenberg (“Dexter,” “Ally McBeal,” “Boston Public,” “Party of Five”)
    * Phil Rosenthal (“Everybody Loves Raymond,” “Coach,” “The Man in the Family,” “A Family for  Joe”)  
    * Chuck Sklar (“Everybody Hates Chris,” “The Chris Rock Show”) 

Conference participants will enjoy unparalleled access to some of the industry’s most important writers in an intimate and informal setting.  

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