The Austin Film Festival (AFF), founded in 1994, is an organization based in Austin, Texas, dedicated to furthering the art and craft of storytelling by inspiring and championing the work of writers, filmmakers, and other artists. Originally known as the Austin Heart of Film Screenwriters Conference, it focuses on the creative contributions of writers to film. The festival is known for its annual October event, which includes an eight-day film festival and a four-day writers conference, featuring film premieres, screenings, and panels on screenwriting, production, and navigating the industry. AFF also offers year-round events, a Young Filmmakers Program, and script competitions.