We capture life’s
happy moments*
* Assuming that awesome, high-action cinematography makes you happy.
Join Us
For A Unique Physical and Virtual Experience 8/10/2024!
Yeah, we are THAT festival! We celebrate the overlooked group of films, actors and crew that take risks others will not. We educate and connect the creators to business resources and experts and we share these creations with enthusiastic viewers. Experience the world of adrenaline and high-action excitement with this Austin, Texas family of friends that appreciates and respects great storytelling in the coolest of ways.
2023 Champions
Best Feature
Champions are in the left column. Finalists on the right.
CHAMPION
FINALIST
Best short 21- 59
CHAMPION
FINALIST
Best Short 5 – 20
CHAMPION
FINALIST
Best Short 0 – 5
CHAMPION
FINALIST
Best Short Action Pilot
CHAMPION
FINALIST
Best Standalone Action Sequence
CHAMPION
FINALIST
Best Feature Script
CHAMPION
FINALIST
Best Pitch
CHAMPION
Best Stunt Award
CHAMPION
FINALIST
Best Action Actress
CHAMPION
FINALIST
Best Action Actor
CHAMPION
FINALIST
Best Original Score
CHAMPION
FINALIST
Best VFX/SFX
CHAMPION
FINALIST
Best Costume Design
CHAMPION
FINALIST
Best Line
CHAMPION
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Screenings/Q&A
Watch the films and learn about the creative inspiration behind the storytelling.
Panels
Come share, learn and grow in a community conversation from some of the most talented industry professionals.
Distribution
Looking for a chance to pitch your product or gain access to the decision makers. Don’t come to this “table” without a game plan to take your business to the next level.
Community
Connect with other’s that get your vibe.
Some of our Industry Attendees!
Work with the best.
Learn from the best.
OUR TEAM
Benjamin Nathaniel Redic II
CO-FOUNDER & FESTIVAL DIRECTOR
Benjamin Nathaniel Redic II aka “The Violence Conductor” is a producer, writer, cinematographer, fight choreographer and Military Brat. He is a successful CEO of Ballistic Blade Entertainment. A member of The Society of American Fight Directors and is the Festival Director of the Austin Action Fest and Market. He is martial artist and dancer.
Danyelle Cavaness-Weatherford
CREATIVE DIRECTOR
The Team’s Creative Director, she is truly a Jack of All Trades and dynamically close to being a Master of them All. In her younger years, Danyelle was a competitive gymnast, twirler and basketball player and a highly skilled ballerina and jazz dancer who spent many weekends trying to emulate Nadia Comaneci, Lola Falana, Gene Kelly, Audrey Hepburn and Bruce Lee as she observed Saturday Kung Fu movies. From Financial Management, Marketing, Breast Cancer Advocacy, CEO/Owner of The Rokk Group Co., Customer Success and Entertainment – Acting, Producing and Directing, Danyelle loves the art of storytelling, a great cinnamon roll, elevating others to their potential, living in the moment and “Saving The World From The Ordinary”.
Ericka Redic
CONFERENCE COORDINATOR
Ericka is a business owner, accountant, host and actress. She a trained accountant, working in the field fo over 20 years, and experienced conference coordinator. Ericka has been working with the festival as an interviewer/host and coordinator for the last few years.
Lindsay Walker
ASSISTANT CONFERENCE COORDINATOR
Lindsay Walker is a consummate performer of multiple art forms. A professional singer, actor, and martial artist, she is passionate about participating collaboratively in an effort to exemplify and create access for Austin’s local talent pool.
Special thanks to our sponsors.
See what they’re saying.
Austin Action Fest is a great project for the indie artist support and you can feel that they love the action movies. i can´t wait to join my next project in this festival. Thanks guys!
Aridani Del
Rosario (Dani Medina)
I enjoyed attending this festival and was able to meet a few folks and network. Good communication and a nice venue for screening films. Thanks for having LILLIAN at the festival!
Many love to this festival. Thank you for selecting. It was a honor for us.
Kai Erfurt
Great festival that treated us very well! Thank you so much!
Russell Emanuel
Helpful organizers. Great communication. Incredibly friendly group of people.
Cullen Fleetwood
What an absolute honor to be chosen for best short script and best feature script at such a competitive festival! I know with COVID the AAF team worked around the clock non-stop to make sure the 2020 festival still ran flawlessly. Thanks to the entire AAF team.
Travis Davidson
Very warm, friendly group of people.
I was utterly DELIGHTED to be SEMI-FINALIST, it was a dream come true. At this grim time when I am isolated by COVID19, there is fighting in the streets, and I am under siege by tax inspectors, this was a fabulous ray of wonderful sunshine that lit up my whole life. Attentive and kind, their staff are always there to help. A gem of a festival
Robert Thompsett
Austin Action Fest is a great project for the indie artist support and you can feel that they love the action movies. i can´t wait to join my next project in this festival. Thanks guys!