EXCLUSIVE: The Austin Film Festival has announced its 2025 Script and Film Competition Award winners. The 32nd annual fete recognized a new class of storytellers in 33 categories, who received AFF’s signature Bronze Typewriter Award at the Awards Luncheon held Oct. 25.

Founded in 1994 on the principle of honoring the screenplay, AFF’s yearly Writers Conference and competitions serve as a launchpad, identifying and connecting emerging talent with established industry leaders via mentorship and career development. Selected from a pool of more than 17,000 submissions across 112 countries, 35 writers and filmmakers were recognized this year for their outstanding work.

“For over three decades, our competitions have served to highlight emerging creatives and recognize original storytelling,

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