Wanna See the Season 3 Premiere of Industry Early? Better Get Yourself to ATX TV Festival.

Austin fest will also premiere Julio Torres’ new HBO show Fantasmas

"...Industry have been on our airwaves. I bear good news: They’re back, and Austin’s getting first crack at ’em...."

March 27, 2024 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Selena Gomez, Conan O’Brien, Sydney Sweeney Top SXSW’s Sixth Featured Speakers Announcement

Danny Brown, Nick Kroll, and Kirsten Dunst also announced

"...The stars have aligned for South by Southwest’s latest..."

Feb. 27, 2024 SXSW Post by Carys Anderson

Reservation Dogs Star Devery Jacobs to be Honored at ATX TV Festival

Horror powerhouse duo Mike Flanagan and Kate Siegel also at fest

"...writer and episode director on the show. That's why ATX TV Festival has just announced that she'll receive this..."

Feb. 21, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Qmmunity: News of the Queer Austin World

Updates and new creative opportunities in Austin’s queer scene

"...way into February, let’s reflect on a few queer news items that’ve passed over the Qmmunity desk, aka I..."

Feb. 2, 2024 Column by James Scott

Bob Byington's Taking Lousy Carter to Locarno

Austin filmmaker kicks off the festival season internationally

"...Bob Byington is ensuring a high-profile start for the ATX film community as he returns to the prestigious Locarno..."

July 14, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Qmmunity: Stick Together

In light of frightening futures, the queer community must stand together

"...heart and get into your community. Beyond the bad news is a scene filled with art, music, friends, foes,..."

May 12, 2023 Column by James Scott

Queer South By Proficiency Check

Save time in choosing what LGBTQ to catch, and roll the dice with Qmmunity's recommendations

"...you've rolled for the film track, have ye? Great news: South By is busting with choices for the queer..."

March 10, 2023 Arts Feature by James Scott

Austin Film Critics Association Announces 2021 Awards Short Lists

The Power of the Dog leads the pack with nine nominations

"...Award season has arrived in the ATX. The Austin Film Critics Association has released its list..."

Jan. 4, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

ATX Screen News: Animation, aGLIFF, and the Alamo Village

Incentives get funded, aGLIFF gets glam, and the oldest Alamo is reopening

"...in response to the pandemic-induced budget crunch. That's good news, but industry insiders still worry it's not enough. Rebate..."

July 30, 2021 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Qmmunity: Fear, but Make It Queer

Abbott revives attack on trans kids, Netflix brings queer Fear Street party to Austin, and more news

"...yourself over with but a few of Austin's queerest news and events that have got us talking, loving, cursing,..."

July 9, 2021 Column by Beth Sullivan

ATX Screen News: E3, AFS, and More

AFS Cinema, Arkane Studios' vampire nightmare, and the return of Hypnotic

"...AFS Cinema is coming back! Keep your calendar clear..."

June 18, 2021 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

ATX Film News

Austin at the Oscars, and cinemas move towards reopening

"...A $60 pass will include access to all four films (including the Texas premieres of The Stylist and Vicious..."

April 30, 2021 Screens Column by Richard Whittaker

Alamo Drafthouse Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Protection, Closes Ritz

Firm pledges to continue operations at all remaining sites

"...as the continued operations of Mondo, the recently-revived Drafthouse Films, and VOD platform Alamo on Demand...."

March 3, 2021 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Tom Petty, Charli XCX, and Demi Lovato Headline SXSW Film 2021 List

Festival drops complete lineup, with 2020 titles getting their shot

"...South by Southwest, find harmony in the three headlining films announced for this year’s streaming festival...."

Feb. 10, 2021 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Qmmunity: Today in Queer Austin History

How a little-known legal case may have shaped the LGBTQIA movement

"...So, looking back 41 years later, did the Driskill..."

July 10, 2020 Column by Beth Sullivan

Macon Blair Slated to Direct Upcoming Comedy Brothers

Movie will star Josh Brolin and Peter Dinklage

"...Big news for the ATX film scene, as news has arrived..."

May 7, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

20 Years of Austin Studios

More than just soundstages: Looking back on the unique success of Austin Studios

"...TV shows, hundreds of commercials, and dozens of feature films – some quite surprising – have been produced there...."

Feb. 28, 2020 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

ATX Film News: Zellweger, Linklater, Bujalski, Oh My!

Plus AFF gets an NEA grant and ... Cats 2?

"...of Houston onscreen, as there have been surprisingly few films made about it...."

Jan. 24, 2020 Screens Column by Richard Whittaker

Austin’s 2020 Film Festival Calendar

Your print-out-and-keep guide for movie lovers

"...29: Austin Student Film Fest Short films celebrating student creativity in 40 minutes or less. www.austinstudentfilmfest.wordpress.com..."

Jan. 10, 2020 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Top 10 Festival Films of 2019 You Haven't Seen Yet

Alien invasions, comedy exorcists, and searing commentary

"...for, but are still coming. Here's 10 of the films we can't wait for you to see in 2020...."

Dec. 31, 2019 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

A Decade in Austin Films

The city’s cinema, from indie visions to Oscar winners and international blockbusters

"...year, dozens of local filmmakers produce features and short films that have turned what was once seen as a..."

Dec. 27, 2019 Screens Feature by The Screens Staff

ATX Film News: Fundraisers and a Special Delivery Scare Package

Is Austin giving the world the next Game of Thrones?

"...reimagination of another beloved gore franchise, Evil Dead. The news was initially broken by Bloody Disgusting in September, but..."

Nov. 29, 2019 Screens Column by Richard Whittaker

How ATX Studios Has Quietly Become Valuable Real Estate for TV in Austin

One of the city's big filming facilities is about to undergo a massive expansion

"...paint outline on the floor of Stage 3 at ATX Studios. If you're an eagle-eyed fan of Robert Rodriguez's..."

Nov. 22, 2019 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Five Queer-Centric Horror Films to Watch This Halloween

Putting the “queen” back into your scream queen needs

"...“This Qmmunity deserves a better class of queer horror films.”..."

Oct. 25, 2019 Qmmunity Post by James Scott

Linklater's Latest, Reality TV Taps Locals, and More Austin Film News

"...13-21) is now open. The early deadline for feature films, shorts, episodics, music videos, VR/AR/MR, Texas High School shorts,..."

July 26, 2019 Screens Column by Richard Whittaker

L.A. Stands in for the ATX in 9-1-1: Lone Star

Fox confirms new Rob Lowe vehicle will not shoot in Austin

"...like Los Angeles will be filling in for the ATX in the upcoming 9-1-1: Lone Star, even though it’s..."

July 2, 2019 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Austin Film News: From A(nimation) to Z(ombies)

Production updates from around town and just beyond city limits

"...board member Mindy Raymond Benson called the allocation "great news" and noted that there is a possibility that figure..."

June 21, 2019 Screens Column by Richard Whittaker

The Brains Behind the Virgin Cheerleaders in Chains

Filmmaker Gary Gannaway on how Seinfeld influenced his metahorror

"...progress of the meta-shocker. As mentioned in this week's ATX Film News column, it's midway through a successful festival..."

May 13, 2019 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

ATX Film News: What Kat Candler Did Next

Fear the Walking Dead returns, The Son sets, and more

"...as the organization already has similar arrangements with Arrow Films, Severin Films and Vinegar Syndrome...."

May 10, 2019 Screens Column by Richard Whittaker

ATX Film News: Award Winners, Toxic Vengeance, and Cheaper Nights at the Drafthouse

"...Grab your old family films and head to the Hill Country. The Texas Archive..."

April 5, 2019 Screens Column by Richard Whittaker

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