Jason Reitman and Diablo Cody Added As AFF Panelists

Director Jason Reitman and Screenwriter Diablo Cody have just been confirmed as panelists for this year's Austin Film Festival. Reitman and Cody are the team behind the brilliant new comedy Juno, which is screening as the festival's centerpiece film (and which we highly recommend seeing).

Jason (son of legendary comedic director Ivan Reitman) is best known for his critically adored feature film debut Thank You For Smoking, but he has also directed several shorts, including In God We Trust, which screened at the Austin Film Festival in 2000.

Though Juno is Diablo's first screenplay, she initially gained notoriety as a blogger, and has also authored the infamous and critically acclaimed memoir "Candy Girl: A Year in the Life of an Unlikely Stripper".

Both of these people are all kinds of awesome, and while at the festival, they'll participate in a whole bunch of panels--some previously announced, and some added just for them. Details after the jump!

Writer/Directors: Creative Compromises
Saturday 9 am- 10:15
Join these filmmakers as they take you on a journey from script to screen. Learn about the creative compromises that must be made and what it takes to become a modern auteur. This panel is sponsored by Script Magazine.
Panelists: Harris Goldberg, Jason Reitman, Ed Solomon , Robin Swicord, Terry George
Moderator: Andrew Shea

High Concept Comedy
Saturday 10:45am- 12noon
Why is it some comedy scripts seem to be greenlit immediately while others languish in development for years? High concept comedies that can sell themselves on their imaginative premises alone have forever changed the way movies are made and marketed. Learn from the pros the advantages of gearing your writing towards high concept.
Panelists: Diablo Cody, Daniel Petrie Jr., Herschel Weingrod , Karl Williams
Moderator: Josh Weiner

Juno: From Script to Screen- Diablo Cody and Jason Reitman
Saturday 2-3:15pm
Find out more about the creative duo behind one of the most buzzed about film of the year. Learn about the creative process of getting Diablo Cody’s script to the big screen with Jason Reitman directing and the success that has followed.

Tell Your Story: Diablo Cody
Sunday 1pm-2:15
Come meet Diablo Cody screenwriter of this fall’s Juno and join the casual conversation on the couch.

Tell Your Story: Jason Reitman
Sunday 2:30-3:45pm
Come meet AFF Alumni and filmmaker Jason Reitman of Juno, Thank You For Smoking and In God We Trust and join the casual conversation on the couch.

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By math on October 10, 2007 1:10 PM 0 Comments

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guest

Hey nickl:

WAHHHHH!!!! There wouldn't be any room for us posers if they let in every whiner that wanted in. Buy a badge next year!

nickl

Austin Film Festival totally sucks. These posers won't let anyone into their parties (which are totally lame).

guest

For real though, read the horsey's blog. You'd be surprised what can nab you a job screenwriting these days. It's all embeded youtube videos and a blog about Orbit gum.

guest

I DESPERATELY NEED ATTENTION TO FEEL COMPLETE!

oh steph

I have no idea what we are talking about....

Viva la Punky!

guest

Excuse me. I said skinny. I meant enormous and hairy and covered with pox marks, acne and boils. Nobody wants to sleep with me and THAT is why I'm the "World's Most Unlikeliests Whore".

guest

Of course I take her seriously. I went to the trouble to post an entire BLOG about her. Thanks for the support, oh steph! btw, that's supposed to be sarcastic. Excuse me while I take my skinny white ass to the Ace Motel since you know I am the World's Most Unlikely Whore.

oh steph

WHAT?! Are you saying that you don't take Soleil Moon Frye seriously? I will sick Brandon the Dog on you. Sheesh, I have cut a ho for less.....

guest

Also, can I get a movie deal for that? I don't work for free you know.

guest

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Major_Applewhite

Hold on. I need to write a blog real fast.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SN0YVgqHp-Y

Ahh. That's better. If it starts to smell in here, feel free to open a window.

math

There are quarterback named Major?! I totally need to start watching football.

guest

Only when they have names like Colt and Major and Diablo. But hell, I'd take a parrot more seriously than a crappy blogger whose most interesting subject is mint mojito gum.