AUSTIN, Texas — The Austin Film Festival and Writers Conference is back for its 32nd year, bringing hundreds of writers, filmmakers and creative voices to the capital city for eight days of screenings and panels celebrating the craft of storytelling.

The festival runs through Oct. 30 and features 180 films, including world and U.S. premieres, independent projects and studio releases. Alongside the screenings, the Writers Conference hosts more than 150 panels exploring the art, craft and business of storytelling.

Founded in 1993, the Austin Film Festival was created to celebrate and uplift writers, who are the foundation of every film and television project. More than three decades later, it continues to do the same.

“This year there's an incredible schedule — everything from comedy to d

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