Austin Film Festival | 15,464 followers on LinkedIn. Our mission is to further the art and craft of storytelling. | Austin Film Festival furthers the art and craft of filmmaking by inspiring and championing the work of screenwriters, filmmakers, and all artists who use the language of film to tell a story. AFF provides amazing year-round film/event programming, opportunities for young filmmakers (9 -18 year old) and the internationally celebrated annual Film Festival & Conference held each October.