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.

Mike Akel

MIKE AKEL wrote, directed and produced the mockumentary Butcher’s 15 in 2000. The next three years he taught TV/Film at William B. Travis high school and developed youth film programs which included co-founding the Austin Student Digital Film Festival. From his first hand experience teaching he began writing his feature film debut Chalk.