TIFFCOM 2026
Tokyo's content market runs for three days beside the city's film festival at the end of October.
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Conference Austin, United States
Austin Film Festival Writers Conference
A four-day program of panels, roundtables and workshops in Austin for screenwriters, held during the first half of the city's eight-day film festival. Badge holders hear from roughly 150 speakers drawn from writing, directing and development, and a pitch competition runs on a separate ticket.
Starts Oct 29, 2026 (starts in 9 days)
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Dates
It runs Oct 29 to Nov 1, 2026 in Austin.
At a glance
- Cost
- From $200Lone Star badge (Saturday panels plus all screenings) at the price in force after 2026-10-07; Weekend badge USD 390, Conference badge USD 525, Producers badge USD 775
- Held in
- English
- Where
- Austin, United States (in person)
- Who can attend
- Anyone who buys a badge. There is no application.
What it gives besides money
Panels, roundtables, script readings and festival screenings, depending on the badge. The Producers badge adds a personal pitching workshop and entry to most parties.
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