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.

Warren Etheredge

Warren Etheredge is the founder and host of The Warren Report, which stages, podcasts and broadcasts over 250 film (and arts) related events throughout the year, across the country. He has conducted over 1,500 interviews with such luminaries as Oliver Stone, Darren Aronofsky, Amy Sedaris, Michael Pollan and Sir Salman Rushdie. Additionally, he is a founding faculty member of TheFilmSchool. For six years Warren served as curator for the 1 Reel Film Festival.