Austin Film Festival Script Competition

Late Deadline: May 28, 2025

AFF’s Annual Script and Film Competitions are perhaps the most critical embodiment of 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. A cornerstone of our programming, the Annual Competitions identify, embolden, and celebrate the talents of top emerging writers and filmmakers each year. Much more than just the famous bronze typewriter award, AFF winners utilize their AFF accolades to secure agents, representation, film distribution and to skyrocket their careers. AFF competitions seek to do much more than honor winners but increase the visibility of the visionary writers and filmmakers just on the cusp of a breakthrough. 

Upcoming Deadlines

Feature Screenplay - Late Deadline: May 28th, 2025

Short Screenplay & Teleplay - Late Deadline: May 28th, 2025

Playwriting - Late Deadline: May 28th, 2025

Scripted Digital Series - Extended Deadline: July 8th, 2025

Fiction Podcast - Extended Deadline: July 8th, 2025

For more information, visit https://austinfilmfestival.com/comp_about/.

Call for entry posted May 02, 2025