The perfect event is coming up for film fans and foodies.
Oct. 23 is the 11th anniversary celebration of the annual Film & Food Party, which kicks off the Austin Film Festival.
The event at the historic Driskill Hotel features culinary creations from some of Austin s most notable chefs, along with a variety of specialty cocktails.
Live and silent auctions are part of the evening, which benefits AFF's Young Filmmakers Program. The Young Filmmakers Program was founded to encourage students, ages 9 18, to explore their creativity and improve their literacy skills through the arts of screenwriting and filmmaking. Programs are offered free through AISD schools and partner organizations and grant more than 300 students and teachers scholarships to the annual Austin Film Festival & Conference.
Click here for Film & Foodticket information or call 512-478-4795.
The Austin Film Festival is October 24-31, featuring panels, workshops, films, and parties.
Among the conference highlights: Actress Susan Sarandon will be honored for her contributions to film. Vince Gilligan ( Breaking Bad ) presents a staged script reading of 2 Face that will include Will Ferrell, Linda Cardellini, and Thomas Haden Church.
