The Austin Film Festival has announced the winners of its script and film competition. The 33rd annual event received more than 12,500 submissions, with 78 scripts advancing to the finalist round before the festival selected 21 writers and writing teams as winners. Those honored received their awards during the Awards Luncheon on Saturday in Austin, […]
‘Paper Plane,’ ‘Helicopter’ and ‘Old Bogus Massacre’ Among Austin Film Festival Script and Film Competition Award Winners (EXCLUSIVE)
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