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.

Terry Rossio

 

TERRY ROSSIO is an Academy-Award-nominated writer who co-wrote Shrek, the first ever Oscar winner for Best Animated Film. With writing partner Ted Elliott, Rossio also co-wrote all three installments of the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise. Other credits include Déjà-Vu, Aladdin, and The Mask of Zorro. Rossio is the co-creator of Wordplay (www.wordplayer.com), an online resource for aspiring and professional screenwriters.