Film Contest for Young Filmmakers from the Austin Film Festival

Austin Film Festival (AFF) is now available for all filmmakers all over the world to participate with their films and win valuable awards. Austin Film Festival was the first organization of its kind to focus on the writer's creative contribution to film. Now entering its 28th year, AFF still hinges on its original mission: to further the art and craft of storytelling.

About the Festival:-

• AFF loves to accomplish its mission: to further the art and craft of storytelling with the next generation, which is why it has a free film competition for young filmmakers ages 13-18. 
• At the Young Filmmakers Showcase, selected animated, documentary, and narrative short films from all around the world will play in front of Austin Film Festival's Audience.

• Selected filmmakers will receive two Badges to the 2021 Austin Film Festival and Writers Conference. For more information on the festival, which runs from October 21 - October 28, please click here.
• These badges are intended for an accredited writer of the film and his/her legal guardian.
• AFF’s appointed jury will award one film within the Young Filmmakers Program Jury Award. Only one award will be given.
• The winning filmmaker will be notified prior to the festival.

• Films must have been completed after April 1, 2020. Films must be available for screening during the Austin Film Festival, October 21 - October 28, 2021.
• Selected films will play in the Young Filmmakers Showcase as part of the 28th annual Austin Film Festival. Selection for screening will be determined no later than one month prior to the festival.
• Films should be 12 minutes or less.
• Open to filmmakers ages 13 – 18. 
• Filmmakers must also be in middle school or high school during time of production to be eligible. Proof of enrollment required. 
• Graduating high school before the start of Austin Film Festival does not disqualify any filmmaker.
• Films will be judged based on narrative strength, strong characters, and filmmaking skill.
• Film submissions must provide proof of enrollment (copy of student ID). Submissions without proof of enrollment will not be considered. To upload a copy of your student ID, go to 'My Projects' > 'View', then use the 'Files & Attachments' tool toward the lower right side of your Project Page to upload a copy of your student ID.

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