The Austin Film Festival furthers the art and craft of film making by inspiring and championing the work of screenwriters, filmmakers, and all artists who use the language of film to tell a story.
The Austin Film Festival is a not for profit 501c3 corporation.
2012 CONFERENCE: October 18-21
2012 FESTIVAL: October 18-25
The 2012 Screenplay and Teleplay Competitions are open for submissions!
Screenplay Deadline: May 15 ($40)
Screenplay Late Deadline: June 1 ($50)
Teleplay Deadline: June 1 ($30)
2 ways to submit:
1. ONLINE - CLICK HERE to submit online ($5 additional processing fee)
2. MAIL - CLICK HERE to download an entry form.
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Awards
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NEW FOR 2012!
Enderby Entertainment Award
Enderby Entertainment is the new judge for the 2012 sponsored award category! Co-founded by AFF panelists Rick Dugdale and Daniel Petrie Jr (Beverly Hills Cop, The Big Easy), the company previously acquired the 2008 Finalist script “Stranded” with Petrie currently set to direct the project in June 2012. The Enderby Entertainment Award category is open to feature scripts in all genres with an original concept and distinctive voice that can be independently produced with a production budget under $5 million.
The AFF Drama Screenplay Award presented by the Writers Guild of America, East
AFF is proud to announce that the Writers Guild of America, East is now the underwriting sponsor of the Drama Screenplay Award category. Drama Finalist scripts will be judged by a select panel of WGAe screenwriters and the winner will be presented by a WGAe representative at the Awards Luncheon on Saturday, October 20, 2012.
Light the fuse TODAY!.
Since 1994, the Austin Film Festival has been launching gifted, hungry writers into the world. One of the most recognized and prestigious of such contests, the AFF Screenplay and Teleplay competitions break out newcomers from the privacy of their own desks into the heart of the industry. Whether your dream is signing a contract, getting staffed on a television show, learning craft from an industry icon, or taking home the coveted Bronze Typewriter Award, you can’t win if you don’t enter.
Submitting is easy. The rewards are endless.
AFF awards are career-starters, but just entering your script insures other profound returns. Advancing writers and their scripts enjoy one-of-a-kind industry attention, networking opportunities and dream workshops. At the semifinalist level and beyond, judges include professional writers and representatives from major studios and production companies actively seeking scripts and talent. In past years, judges have included representatives from Warner Bros., Nickelodeon Movies, ABC Studios, Fortis Films, Pixar Animation Studios, Escape Artists at Sony, Oasis Media, United Talent Agency and many others. The hands your pages will pass through may alter the direction of your career.
The Festival discounts registration for all entrants, and gives even greater discounts for those whose scripts advance. Second-round entrants sit at exclusive roundtables and get readers’ notes on their scripts at no additional charge, while semifinalists and finalists attend private and invaluable panels with agents, producers, and guest speakers. All semifinalist and finalist scripts receive special mention in the 2012 Producers Book, which the Festival distributes to more than 300 agents, managers, producers, and other industry professionals.
Get Read.
While some festivals keep registrants and presenters separate, AFF breaks barriers and stirs up a creative and commercial exchange that starts with your submission. It’s no surprise past competition entrants have signed with Artisan, CAA, Brant Rose Agency, Metropolitan, William Morris, DreamWorks, Pixar, and Miramax,. For example, Julie Howe, 2010 Comedy Award winner, recently signed an exclusive deal with Experience Media Studios to produce her screenplay, and has since expanded the team to include Sony Pictures Entertainment-based producers Alex Siskin (Big Daddy, Mr. Deeds) and Joyce San Pedro (an AFF judge and panelist).
“AFF carries a reputation – particularly for screenwriting – that surpasses every other festival. It’s always hailed as a grand achievement when one’s screenplay does well in competition there. The Austin Film Festival and Conference – where the writer is the story!”
-- Dion Cook, 2011 Drama Screenplay Award Winner for “Cutter”
As always, if you have any questions, feel free to call (1-800-310-3378) or email screenplaydirector@austinfilmfestival.com.
Mark Your Calendars!
AFF 2012, October 18-25
AFF 2013, October 24-31
AFF 2014, October 23-30
AFF 2015, October 22-29