AFF IN SIX SQUAREAFF’s FREE Community Festival Programming within the Six Square Cultural District
Saturday, October 23rd, 11 AM – 5 PM
Vesper Austin (3106 E 14th 1/2 St., Austin, TX 78702)Both in partnership with the Historic Six Square Cultural District and as part of Austin Film Festival’s recently launched Uplifting Storytellers Initiative, AFF presents a full day of FREE Festival programming aimed at helping emerging creatives get a foot in the Entertainment Industry door. Open to all storytellers wanting to learn more about the process of translating their creative talents into careers, these events include a panel and two short film showcases (one family friendly!) completely open to both our Festival audience and the public with NO badge needed to attend!
Please note, our COVID-19 protocols for this event will match those of the 28th Annual Austin Film Festival. To be admitted into the venue, attendees must present either proof of completed COVID-19 vaccination or present a negative COVID-19 test dated no more than 48 hours prior to the event. These credentials must match and be presented in tandem with a government-issued ID. For more information on AFF’s COVID-19 Policies please see
here.
11 AM – 11:45 PMA discussion with pioneer creatives of color
Chuck Hayward (writer,
Dear White People) and
Jameel Saleem (writer/co-executive producer,
Bob’s Burgers), about their creative processes and navigating the industry.
12:30 PM – 1:55 PMJoin us for a shorts block that is for the whole family! We will present seven short films that will be full of laughs, tears, nail-biting moments, and everything in between.
3 PM – 4:21 PMSee premiere short films from BIPOC creators!
