Austin Film Festival furthers the art and craft of storytelling by inspiring and championing the work of writers, filmmakers, and all artists who use written and visual language to tell a story.
Since our inception in 1994, we have used our mission – to further the art and craft of storytelling by inspiring and championing the work of writers, filmmakers, and all artists who use written and visual language to tell a story – as the guiding principle throughout our history and growth. We were the first organization of its kind to focus on the writer’s contribution to film and television, and we pursued this focus with the intention of creating not only a community for writers to engage with one another, but to build a bridge from craft to career. We have been lucky enough to build a family of storytellers from multiple mediums, who come together in both a pursuit and celebration of story.
The AFF Film Competition is here to bring independent filmmakers and their films into the spotlight. Whether your dream is to sign a contract, land an agent, learn from an industry icon, or take home the coveted Bronze Typewriter Award or one of our Audience Awards, it’s simple: you can’t win if you don’t enter.
Moviemaker Magazine once again named AFF one of the 50 Film Festivals Worth the Entry Fee! AFF is also proud to remain one of FilmFreeway’s Top 100 Festivals.
AFF’s Film Competition is here to ensure that compelling stories rise above and are given the recognition they deserve.
Most importantly, AFF’s Narrative and Animated Short Jury Winners qualify for consideration for an Academy Award®!
Invest in your career! The value for filmmakers at Austin Film Festival doesn’t stop with our competitions.
Attendees of AFF’s world famous Writers Conference get access to over 175 panels, roundtables, pitch sessions, and workshops, covering every nook and cranny of the art, craft, and business of storytelling through film, television, and digital platforms.
No velvet ropes, no VIP areas. In the words of Ed Solomon “there is no us and them” at AFF. Join AFF in demystifying the festival experience and instead participating in a one of a kind, world class event.
All entrants receive registration discounts regardless of programming status and we urge you to join us in Austin for this year’s Austin Film Festival!
Opening Date
December 7, 2022
Notification Date
September 28, 2023
Event Date
October 26 – November 2, 2023
Earlybird |
Regular |
Late |
Extended |
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Feature Films |
March 23, 2023: $55 |
May 17, 2023: $65 |
June 22, 2023: $80 |
July 7, 2023: $90 |
Short Films |
March 23, 2023: $55 |
May 17, 2023: $65 |
June 22, 2023: $80 |
July 8, 2023: $90 |
Visit the Austin Film Festival website for more information.