‘The Debut,’ ‘Club Kid,’ ‘Ink’ and More Set for Austin Film Festival – Film News in Brief
“The Debut,” “Club Kid” and “Ink” are among the films announced as part of Austin Film Festival’s second wave of programming.
The 12 added films include seven world premieres and five Texas premieres. This year’s festival runs Oct. 29-Nov. 5.
Jim Taylor will receive the 2026 Bill Wittliff Award for Screenwriting at Aff. Other honorees to be recognized at the Awards Luncheon include Brad Bird, Aleshea Harris, Andrew Haigh, Nina Jacobson and Eric Kripke.
Taylor will discuss his career at Aff’s Writers Conference, including a Script to Screen presentation of “Sideways.” Newly announced programming for the conference, which runs Oct. 29-Nov. 1, also includes conversations with the creators of “Dtf St. Louis,” “Paradise,” “May December” and Muppets programs.
This year’s Aff world premieres are below.
“109 Billion Followers” dir. Ela Thier, starring Olivia Simmons and J.K. Simmons
“Cedar Bluff” dir. Jesse Scimeca, starring Alia Williams and Jesse Gallegos
“Frank Stein M.