Austin Film Festival and Writers Conference
Celebrating the 30th year of the festival, the Austin Film Festival and Writers Conference offers a range of over 150 films during the festival ranging from narrative features to documentaries, shorts and major studio movies.
In addition, more than 200 panelists will be present during the conference speaking on topics such as film, television, plays, podcasts, digital series and more.
- Oct. 26-Nov. 2, times vary
- $80 (film pass), $375 (weekend badge)
- Locations vary
- www.austinfilmfestival.com
The Austin Polish Film Festival is now in its 18th year and gives Polish filmmakers a platform to debut their works, ranging from dramas to documentaries, animations and more.
Audience members will have the chance to participate in a live Q&A session Nov. 3 after the viewing of Kinga Debska's “Fire Festival” with the film's leading actors Kinga Preis and Tomasz Sapryk.
- Nov. 2-5, times vary
- $13.50 (individual screenings); $100 (full-access pass, age 60 and older); $120 (full-access pass, age 59 and younger)
- AFS Cinema, 6406 N. I-35, Ste. 3100, Austin
- www.austinpolishfilm.com
The Austin Jewish Film Festival is in its 21st year and showcases Jewish filmmakers from around the globe in addition to offering parties and Q&A sessions with many of the filmmakers.
The event will include in-person sessions and a virtual round.
- Nov. 2-12 (in-person sessions), Nov. 13-19 (virtual sessions); times vary
- Free (select viewings), $120 (festival pass), $225 (combo pass)
- Shalom Austin Dell Jewish Community Center, 7300 Hart Lane, Austin
- www.austinjff.org
