The AUSTIN STUDENT DIGITAL FILM FESTIVAL is a non-competitive, non-profit film festival open to students and teachers in Texas grades K-12, free to enter and free to attend.

  • ASDFF GOALS
  • Enhance every day learning through the use of digital technology
  • Celebrate the artistic work of students and teachers
  • Entice teachers to integrate technology in the classroom
  • Promote Austin as a hub for student digital film activity to surrounding districts
  • BEGINNINGS
The idea was born during the 2001-2002 school year. Soon a committee was formed and the committee transformed a small project into a district wide event. In May 2002, with the support of Austin ISD and Apple Computer Inc. the event was held at the Travis High School Theater. It was a smashing success with over 300 people in attendance, an elementary choir performance and over 25 teacher and student films shown. Over 40 entries were received that year.

Today, the festival is open for any K-12 student and teacher in Texas. We gratefully receive entries from public and private schools.
  • COMMITTEE
The steering committee is composed of educators and youth supporter volunteers.
  • Gilbert Avila, Teacher, Harris Elementary
  • Donny Branam, Teacher, Lamar Middle School
  • David Bellesen, Film Teacher, Travis HS
  • Robert Chavez, Teacher, Harris Elementary
  • Josefina Hughes, Instructional Technology, Austin ISD
  • Howard Martin, Instructional Technology, Austin ISD
  • Juan Orozco, Instructional Technology, Austin ISD
  • Dave Sanders, Instructional Technology Director, Austin ISD
  • Roger Stryker, Art Teacher/Tech, Baranoff Elementary