Can a film happen without a writer??

Sometimes the producers, director and stars of a film forget that without a script.. there would be no FILM.

http://artfulwriter.com/archives/2006/02/the_invisible_m.html

AFF Podcast # 2 - Harold Ramis & Submitting Your Screenplay: Do's and Don'ts

In the second episode of the Austin Film Festival Podcast we introduce the "Starmeter" game, AFF screenplay competition director Dawn Wiercinski talks about the do's and don'ts of submitting your screenplay to a contest, and Harold Ramis wraps things up with some thoughts on storytelling.

Download the second AFF Podcast now!

AFF Podcast #1 - Steve Faber and Bob Fisher (no iPod required!)

That's right, the Austin Film Festival has a podcast. Listen to it on any computer, iPod, or MP3 music player!

In this episode you'll hear "Wedding Crashers" writers Steve Faber and Bob Fisher talk about some surreal moments during pitch sessions. Film programmers John Merriman and Kelly Williams discuss the upcoming Oscar party and confirmed guests at this year's AFF conference.

Listen to Episode #1 by clicking here.

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http://austinfilmfestival.libsyn.com/rss

We have some great guests lined up and clips from past conferences to share, so stay tuned.

Sketch Comedy Groups Reunite

Three of the best sketch comedy groups of the last 15 years are reuniting... sort of.

It was recently reported that the Upright Citizens Brigade inked a deal with NBC Universal to develop new shows. The originalUCB show on Comedy Central featured Amy Poelher, Matt Besser, Matt Walsh and Ian Roberts. The group originally formed in Chicago and feature more members including 2004 AFF Panelist Adam McKay.

Members of The State split up after their Mtv show went off the air (not before performing their last live show together at the now defunct Big Stinkin' Improv Fest in Austin). They all went their sperate ways, some stayed in New York and went on to create Stella and Wet Hot American Summer, and others went on LA and created Viva Variety and now Reno: 911! on Comedy Central. Now, the entire cast has reunited for one scene in the new Reno feature film, Reno 911!: Miami.

Finally, The Kids in the Hall, are getting together for a few apperances and a potential new tour, but no word on another film.