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.

Member + Public Screenings

Become an AFF member!  Free and discounted events and screenings all year!  Click here to sign up!

Jan 6 | Sneak Preview...CRAZY HEART @ 7:30pm, Regal Arbor Cinema, invitation only

Jan 12 | Sneak Preview...THE LOVELY BONES @ 7pm, Regal Metropolitan 14, AFF members only 

Jan 28 | AFF Presents...10th Anniversary Screening of NATURAL SELECTION @ 7:30pm, Alamo Lake Creek 

Feb 4 | TEMPLE GRANDIN @ 7pm, Austin Convention Center, invitation only 

Feb 11 | Sneak Preview...SAINT JOHN OF LAS VEGAS @ 7:30pm, Alamo Drafthouse S. Lamar, AFF members only

Feb 25 | AFF Presents...HERPES BOY @ 7:30pm, Alamo Lake Creek, free for AFF members - $4 general public

Mar 10 | Made in Texas Film Series...ROADIE @ 7:30pm, Texas Spirit Theater at the Bob Bullock Museum, free for AFF members - $5 general public, writer James "Big Boy" Medlin in attendance!

Mar 25 | AFF Presents...BRING IT ON followed by a Conversation in Film with screenwriter Jessica Bendinger @ 7:30pm, Alamo Lake Creek, $8for AFF members - $10 general public, click here to buy your ticket now!

Apr 14 | Made in Texas Film Series...RUSH @ 7:30pm, Texas Spirit Theater at the Bob Bullock Museum, free for AFF members - $5 general public

Apr 29 | AFF Presents...LEFT FIELD @ 7:30pm, Alamo Lake Creek, free for AFF members - $4 general public

May 8 | 6th Annual Student Film Expo @ 2pm, location TBA, free for everyone! 

May 12 | Made in Texas Film Series...URBAN COWBOY @ 7:30pm, Texas Spirit Theater at the Bob Bullock Museum, free for AFF members - $5 general public

May 27 | AFF Presents...SIMMONS ON VINYL @ 7:30pm, Alamo Lake Creek, free for AFF members - $4 general public

Jun 9 | Made in Texas Film Series...IDIOCRACY @ 7:30pm, Texas Spirit Theater at the Bob Bullock Museum, free for AFF members - $5 general public 

Jun 24 | AFF Presents...THE SCENESTERS @ 7:30pm, Alamo Lake Creek, free for AFF members - $4 general public

Jul 14 | Made in Texas Film Series...ARMAGEDDON @ 7:30pm, Texas Spirit Theater at the Bob Bullock Museum, free for AFF members - $5 general public

Jul 26 | Funniest Filmmaker in Austin @ 8pm, Cap City Comedy Club, free for everyone!

Jul 29 | AFF Presents...Houston Film Commission's Texas Filmmaker Showcase @ 7:30pm, Alamo Lake Creek, free for AFF members - $4 general public

Aug 11 | Made in Texas Film Series...TBA @ 7:30pm, Texas Spirit Theater at the Bob Bullock Museum, free for AFF members - $5 general public 

Aug 26 | AFF Presents...31 MINUTES @ 7:30pm, Alamo Lake Creek, free for AFF members - $4 general public

Sep 8 | Made in Texas Film Series...TBA @ 7:30pm, Texas Spirit Theater at the Bob Bullock Museum, free for AFF members - $5 general public

Oct 21 - 28 | 17th Annual Austin Film Festival & Conference | Various Locations in Austin!