Warning: Explicit Material! Programming Director Kelly Williams introduces clips from Shane Black, writer of Lethal Weapon, Long Kiss Goodnight, The Last Boy Scout, and writer/director of Kiss Kiss Bang Bang. Check out Shane’s memory of the story that got him writing.

In the second episode of the Austin Film Festival Podcast we introduce the "Starmeter" game, AFF screenplay competition director Dawn Wiercinski talks about the do's and don'ts of submitting your screenplay to a contest, and Harold Ramis wraps things up with some thoughts on storytelling. Visit us at www.austinfilmfestival.com or e-mail info@austinfilmfestival.com with your comments.

The first Austin Film Festival podcast features notes about our Oscar party, confirmed guests, and a clip from conference panelists Steve Faber and Bob Fisher ("Wedding Crashers") on pitching a script. E-mail info@austinfilmfestival.com with your comments or visit us at www.austinfilmfestival.com.