Previews based on a pool of advance screeners provided by AFF staff. For full schedule of films and admission information, see www.austinfilmfestival.com. Keep in mind that the festival includes a screenwriters’ conference running from Thursday, Oct. 19, through Sunday, Oct. 22. At the conference, David Milch (NYPD Blue, Deadwood) will receive the Outstanding Television Writer Award, Shane Black (Lethal Weapon, Kiss Kiss Bang Bang) will receive the Distinguished Screenwriter Award, and Sydney Pollack (Tootsie) will receive the award for Extraordinary Contribution to Filmmaking.

Venues

Alamo Drafthouse Lake Creek (13729 Research)

Regal Arbor Theatre (9828 Great Hills Trail)

Landmark Dobie Theatre (2025 Guadalupe)

Driskill Hotel (604 Brazos)

Hideout Theatre (617 Congress)

IMAX Theatre at the Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum (1800 Congress)

Paramount Theatre (713 Congress)

Texas State Capitol (1100 San Jacinto)

Stephen F. Austin (701 Congress)

Texas Spirit Theatre (1800 Congress)

This article appears in October 20 • 2006.

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