Austin Film Festival 2017 Preview

The writers' festival goes big

"...actually three names, but you get the idea. The Austin Film Festival is here, starting Thursday, Oct. 26, and..."

Oct. 20, 2017 Screens Feature by Josh Kupecki

Austin Film Festival Snags Chappaquiddick as Closing Night Film

Full lineup includes Call Me by Your Name, Three Billboards

"...The Toronto Film Festival may be the first stop for many of..."

Sept. 26, 2017 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Just Mercy Will Close This Year’s Austin Film Festival

Michael B. Jordan, Jamie Foxx star in true-life legal drama

"...With the Austin Film Festival mere weeks away, it’s dropping the last..."

Oct. 9, 2019 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Austin Film Festival Puts Diversity First

Writer-focused fest plans to amplify more unheard voices

"...become the keywords in contemporary cinema culture. As the Austin Film Festival enters its 25th year, the writer-focused fest..."

Dec. 19, 2017 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Legendary Producer Lauren Shuler Donner Heads to Austin Film Festival

Celebration of writers continues in writers strike

"...compensated and appreciated – so it's fitting that the Austin Film Festival, the celebration of writers, is continuing with..."

Aug. 8, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Austin Film Festival Crowns Spencer Closing Night Film

Princess Diana biopic headlines last round of titles

"...Get out your best royal finery: Austin Film Festival (Oct. 21-28) has announced that royal biopic..."

Oct. 6, 2021 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Austin Film Festival Snags Widows

High profile and local features fill out the schedule

"...Austin Film Festival just announced its full film lineup, and..."

Sept. 25, 2018 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Emerald Fennell's Saltburn to Open Austin Film Festival

Promising Young Woman followup leads first title drop

"...Saltburn, the highly anticipated second film from Promising Young Woman director Emerald Fennell, will be..."

Sept. 1, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Trey Edward Shults Returns for Austin Film Festival

Portrait of a Lady on Fire, Blair Witch retrospective

"...War crimes, family dramas, and evil in the woods: Austin Film Festival has announced a second wave of films,..."

Sept. 24, 2019 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Tony Gilroy to Receive Austin Film Festival Honor

Rogue One, Bourne writer to be awarded

"...is synonymous with blurring the line between smart action films and edgy political dramas. As the producer of House..."

May 8, 2018 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Austin Film Festival to Honor Kenneth Lonergan

Manchester by the Sea Oscar winner named Distinguished Screenwriter

"...The Austin Film Festival announced today that Oscar winner Kenneth Lonergan..."

June 28, 2017 Screens Post by Jennifer Murphy

Austin Film Festival Review: Petite Maman

Whimsical French coming-of-age drama evokes Miyazaki

"...mentioned that a shot of the women in the film popping up and down through the grass reminded her..."

Oct. 27, 2021 Screens Post by Jenny Nulf

Austin Film Festival Picks

Local flavor and Texas ties

"...nowhere near as expensive), but there are so many films that, in general, get lost in any given film..."

Oct. 27, 2017 Screens Feature by Josh Kupecki

Austin Film Festival Teases Lineup

AFF releases first titles scheduled for 2017 fest

"...The Austin Film Festival, set to take place October 26-November 2,..."

Aug. 22, 2017 Screens Post by Marjorie Baumgarten

Austin Film Festival Review: The Long Dumb Road

Hannah Fidell's road trip comedy makes all the right stops

"...embarks on a road trip across the Southwest, leaving Austin to drive to L.A. for art school. After experiencing..."

Oct. 27, 2018 Screens Post by Danielle White

Austin Film Festival: 10 Things We Learned From the Writers of Infinity War

Marvel scribes Markus and McFeely stay spoiler-free

"...entries in the behemoth franchise (all three Captain America films, Thor: The Dark World, plus Avengers: Infinity War and..."

Nov. 1, 2018 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Austin Film Festival Review: Ruin Me

Less meta, more manic in this scary sleepover

"...When it comes to modern horror, filmmakers face a dilemma: Go meta, go referential, or try..."

Nov. 2, 2017 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Farewell to the Future at the Final Other Worlds Film Festival

Founder Bears Rebecca Fonté looks back and forward

"...look at the schedule for this year's Other Worlds Film Festival, it's the lineup of a festival on top,..."

Dec. 1, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Austin Film Society Announces 2018 Grant Winners

Recipients show strength and diversity of Texas filmmakers

"...The biggest challenge facing first time and independent filmmakers is often finance, and that’s just one barrier to..."

Sept. 5, 2018 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Austin Film Society Announces 2017 Film Grants

$143,000 in cash and support awarded to 34 filmmakers

"...The Austin Film Society supports Texas filmmaking in myriad ways –..."

Aug. 28, 2017 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Austin Film Society Announces 2023 AFS Grant for Short Films Recipients

Career-changing grants go to 16 projects from Texas filmmakers

"...about putting your money where your mouth is: The Austin Film Society has announced the 16 projects from 18..."

Jan. 5, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Adds 102 Movies to 2019 Film Festival Lineup

After Us, what else does the film fest have in store?

"...Start your SXSW Film Festival planning now: the annual celebration of screens large..."

Jan. 16, 2019 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Austin Film Society Takes Over the Marchesa

Lincoln Village site to become permanent two-screen cinema

"...Linklater let it slip just before SXSW that the Austin Film Society was planning to open a permanent two-screen..."

May 4, 2016 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Other Worlds Film Festival Comes Back Home

SF extravaganza gets a new name and an old home

"...For the last five years, Other Worlds Austin has explored visions of the future and expanded horizons..."

May 31, 2019 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Cine Las Americas International Film Festival Turns 20

Viva cine!

"...Programming a film festival that covers the entire Spanish- and Portuguese-language world..."

April 28, 2017 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Austin Film News: Linklater, Rodriguez, and a Case of Millennium Bugs

Production updates, new releases, and job opportunities

"...and Michael Lovato (Graves) that recently wrapped shooting in Austin – including at Vulcan Video. Writer/director Alejandro Montoya Marín..."

Sept. 13, 2019 Screens Column by Richard Whittaker

Capital City Black Film Festival Returns With New Voices

After a forced hiatus, stronger than ever

"...You. 2018 has been a banner year for black filmmakers, and that's being reflected in the number and quality..."

Aug. 31, 2018 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Austin Asian American Film Festival Goes Online

Join in the celebration of shorts

"...From Turkey to Taiwan, from Pakistan to Portland, the Austin Asian American Film Festival has always brought the best..."

June 12, 2020 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Austin Film News

Locals at SXSW, plus RSVP for a Maybe Shower

"...South By Austin..."

March 9, 2018 Screens Column by Richard Whittaker

Tribeca Film Festival Interview: Fathom

Austin filmmakers travel to where the whales sing

"...you're a researcher into cetacean communication, or you're a filmmaker following those scientists as they attempt to unlock the..."

June 18, 2021 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

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