Attending Filmmakers Hospitality Guide - 2025

Howdy!

We’re looking forward to meeting you in person. A lot might have changed since you’ve last been in Austin or it might be your first time visiting us, so the team has put together a quick hospitality guide for you.

In addition to info about your hotel, we’ve included some key points of contact (for any questions) along with some great places to eat and/or drink nearby. 

If you have any questions, please reach out to our phenomenal Filmmaker Hospitality Coordinator, Laura Ye, at laura.ye@aaafilmfest.org or (646) 267-0822.

See you soon!

AAAFF

 

Festival Itinerary

Required Events for Filmmakers

  • Q&A after your film’s screening

  • Red Carpet (Friday evening)

  • Filmmaker Dinner (Saturday evening)

  • For any questions or assistance, please contact:

    Laura Ye

    Filmmaker Hospitality Coordinator

    laura.ye@aaafilmfest.org

    (646) 267-0822

    Neha Aziz

    Artistic Director

    neha.aziz@aaafilmfest.org

    (682) 365-9947

    Hanna Huang

    Executive Director

    hanna.huang@aaafilmfest.org 

    (956) 534-3841 

  • We’ve reserved accommodations for you at the Holiday Inn Austin Midtown, located at 6000 Middle Fiskville Rd, Austin, TX 78752.  Room+Tax are paid for by AAAFF, but Holiday Inn will require a credit card for incidentals.

    It takes 20-35-minutes to drive from the Austin-Bergstrom Int’l Airport to the hotel, depending on traffic.

    Check In: 3PM

    Check Out: 12PM

    Phone: 512-451-5757

  • *Please check hours before heading towards your destination

    GOOGLE MAPS OF LOCATIONS AND MORE HERE

    HIGHLIGHTS

    Yellow Ranger:“green beans and loaded fries!”

    gràcia mediterranean:“fantastic lamb chops and hummus”

    Titaya's Thai Cuisine:“authentic standard Thai dishes, excellent cost to value”

    Jewboy Burgers:“great smashburgers”

    The Boiling Crab:“get the whole sha-bang!”

  • Please submit documentation for reimbursements here.

    Reimbursements are processed within 5 days of arrival.