Troublemaker Wants No Trouble in Texas vs. 'Machete Kills'

Director Robert Rodriguez distances himself from incentives suit

"...Do the rules for Texas’ film production incentives violate the US constitution? That’s what one..."

March 19, 2014 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Getting Their Due

The Texas Film Hall of Fame Debuts

"..."Texas has contributed an enormous amount to the film industry over the years, not just in talent but..."

March 9, 2001 Screens Feature by Margaret Moser

Texas Moving Image Industry Incentive Program Could Be a Lifeline for the State Economy

From script to screen to jobs

"...the Texas Moving Image Industry Incentive Program (the state's film, TV, and gaming rebate) would be on the chopping..."

Jan. 15, 2021 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...mysterious "Tribe" that Mike Clark-Madison claims to have discovered ["Austin@Large," May 3 & 10]. He suggests it was connected..."

May 17, 2002 Column

The Entertainment Economy

As the Austin film, music, and gaming scenes become a "cluster," civic leaders are looking for industrial-strength creativity

"...Throughout our 17 decades of existence, Austin has been a government town, and from nearly the..."

March 14, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Encore!

The second annual Texas Film Hall of Fame Awards honors Texas' finest contributors to cinema.

"...Torn handed his cousin Sissy Spacek the first Texas Film Hall of Fame award presented to an actress at..."

March 8, 2002 Screens Feature by Margaret Moser

A Better Tomorrow

For years, the city of Austin's arts funding process has been mired in perpetual gloom, but with the city reviewing its Cultural Contracts Program, artists and arts companies talking with each other about collaborations and a shared vision of what the arts mean to Austin, there are glimmers of light on the city's arts funding horizon.

"...For years, the city of Austin's arts funding process has been mired in perpetual gloom...."

Oct. 11, 2002 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Neighborly Concern

As the Texas film industry tries to keep up with New Mexico's and Louisiana's, the Lege approves an incentive program tall on talk but short on funding sources

"...of good news and bad news for a Texas film industry seeking to at least slightly level the playing..."

June 3, 2005 Screens Feature by Joe O'Connell

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...body president, and representatives of the university, including Dr. Austin Gleeson, Chairman of the Master Planning Committee, and others..."

Feb. 8, 2002 Column

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...the Villas at Guadalupe development is good for the Austin community ["Postmarks: Pro: Villas at Guadalupe," Jan. 25]. Since..."

Feb. 1, 2002 Column

Six (Not So) Easy Pieces

Eight local filmmakers team up to shoot DV shorts in and about Austin.

"...and collaborative effort, six shorts grouped into one omnibus film that boasted the talents of New Wave greats like..."

Nov. 2, 2001 Screens Feature by Chale Nafus

Home Field Advantage

Sure, Austin can become a sustainable center for TV production. Just ask the Friday Night Lights gridiron gang.

"...swirl that season five, currently shooting in and around Austin, will be the last for Friday Night Lights, other..."

April 30, 2010 Screens Feature by Belinda Acosta

Shape of Things to Come

What will the arts in Austin look like in 10 years? CreateAustin has a good idea – in fact, it has 10.

"...it. At least, that's often how it feels in Austin, where folks seem to enjoy nothing so much as..."

March 7, 2008 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

City Arts Funding Skipped Established Arts Organizations. Will They Survive?

Reforms to Austin’s arts grants threaten to disrupt the city’s cultural ecosystem

"...Two years ago, the city of Austin’s Economic Development Department enacted a huge overhaul of its..."

Oct. 25, 2024 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

The War for Change in Kandahar

How Austin filmmaker Ric Roman Waugh made the first major Western film in Saudi Arabia since Lawrence of Arabia

"...doesn't do anything easy. A former stunt coordinator, the Austin-based filmmaker made his reputation as a director of crime..."

May 26, 2023 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Follow the Walkers on the Fear the Walking Dead Trail

Texas Film Commission launches location guide to AMC zombie hit

"...Fear the Walking Dead, you'll have noticed a few Austin landmarks besieged by zombies. Now the Texas Film Commission..."

Aug. 11, 2018 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Lege Lines: Don’t Blame the Death Worm

The Texas House wants to kill off "film incentives"

"...GOP representative from Plano railed about Texas taxpayers subsidizing films. To illustrate Shaheen's point, fellow fringer Rep. Matt Rinaldi,..."

April 14, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Show Me the Money!

When will the Texas Texas' Moving Image Industry Incentive Program pay out?

"...Incentive program, a tax-rebate fund meant to break the film industry talent drain out of the state. Ten months..."

April 11, 2008 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Witty, Pretty People

The real deal on Austin as a reality TV casting mecca

"...The bigger shows come to town and stay awhile. Austin was home to The Real World in 2005, and..."

April 2, 2010 Screens Feature by Belinda Acosta

Can the Bands Play On?

The Live Music Task Force tunes up to protect Austin's claim to fame

"..."Live music in Austin is facing a life-or-death crisis."..."

July 18, 2008 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Arts Groups Lose Promised Grant Money in Friday Night NEA Massacre

Leading Austin cultural institutions face slashed finances

"...groups across the nation, including those of dozens of Austin-based arts groups...."

May 5, 2025 Arts Post by Richard Whittaker

Arts Stalwarts

Twelve of Austin's cultural heroes will be inducted into the Austin Arts Hall of Fame at the 2003 Austin Critics Table Awards ceremony, and here is an introduction to them and some of their significant contributions to the local arts scene.

"...They are Austin's cultural heroes. They are individuals who have founded local..."

May 30, 2003 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

The 'Revolution' Will Be Televised

NBC ready to debut Texas-shot second season

"...The show is headquartered in Austin for a 22-episode sweep that will continue into May,..."

Sept. 20, 2013 Screens Feature by Joe O'Connell

Sundance Announces Shorts Program

Texans get the nod

"...Sundance announced its 2010 short film program yesterday, and a handful of Texans made the..."

Dec. 8, 2009 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

There Will Be Food

Austin's film catering gurus learn how to make do in a changing industry. Spoiler alert: The answer is never pizza.

"..."This" is a film shoot for a horror-comedy being shot on Willie Nelson's..."

June 14, 2013 Screens Feature by Jeff Winkler

Captive Audience

How a homegrown kidnapping thriller became the most popular film in Venezuela – and angered the Chavez administration in the process

"...Ask Venezuelan filmmaker Jonathan Jakubowicz about his new film, Secuestro Express, and..."

Oct. 21, 2005 Screens Feature by Michael King

AFS Announces 2021 Feature Grant Recipients

Ten projects reflect talent and diversity in Texas film

"...Austin Film Society has awarded 10 feature projects made by..."

Sept. 7, 2021 Screens Post by Katherine McNevins

Interstellar Friendship in Elijah and the Rock Creature

Canadian kid-friendly sci-fi story playing Other Worlds Austin

"...which has its U.S. premiere at the Other Worlds Austin SciFi Film Festival this weekend...."

Dec. 7, 2018 Screens Post by Shalavé Cawley

Game Changer

How Austin's indie gaming scene got cooking as Juegos Rancheros

"...resonate with attendees of the monthly open meetings of Austin's indie gaming culture collective. The drinking, presentations, and schmoozing..."

Nov. 18, 2011 Screens Feature by James Renovitch

Larger Than Life

The Texas Film Hall of Fame Awards

"...Alamo and Terms of Endearment, Texas has fostered voice-of-their-generation films like Slacker and Easy Rider, made music with State..."

March 4, 2011 Screens Feature by Margaret Moser

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