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Reflections on Austin Film Festival

Reflections on Austin Film Festival

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Ariana Newhouse
Nov 01, 2023
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You guys!!!

I got back from the Austin Film Festival (AFF) Monday night, and I am still buzzing. I will be thinking and writing about this experience for some time, but I want to share my initial thoughts with you all. It was an incredible, jam-packed weekend, and I’m so glad I got to experience it. Here are some takeaways:

1. Creativity is courageous.

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