Austin Film Festival Announces First Wave of Titles for 2024

Releases from Samuel L. Jackson, Talk to Me producer

"...world premieres are part of the first round of films announced for this year's Austin Film Festival...."

Aug. 22, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Austin Film Festival Adds First Panels for 2024

The Last of Us and The Simpsons make a date

"...They may call it the Austin Film Festival, but the first wave of panels announced..."

Aug. 14, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Armadillo World Headquarters and Austin Film Festival Tap Local Filmmaker for Jim Franklin Documentary

Emil Lozada wins “The Armadillo Man” fellowship

"...Armadillo World Headquarters and Austin Film Festival have selected Emil Lozada as the winner..."

May 15, 2025 Screens Post by Carys Anderson

Exclusive: Nightbitch, The Room Next Door to Screen at Austin Film Festival

Fest adds five world premieres in second round of titles

"...Austin Film Festival yet again proves itself as one of..."

Sept. 16, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Austin Film Festival to Honor Shōgun Writers

UT alum Rachel Kondo and husband Justin Marks lauded for FX hit

"...have been named as the latest honorees of the Austin Film Festival. However, they won’t be sharing an award...."

June 11, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Sci-Fi Legend Ronald D. Moore to be Honored at Austin Film Festival

Battlestar Galactica reviver wins top writing award

"...science at Cornell. Now he’s being awarded the the 2024 Outstanding Television Writer Award at this year’s Austin Film..."

April 3, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Austin Film Festival Review: Texas Cult House

Exploring the horror potential in conservative Christianity

"...which had its world premiere Thursday night at the Austin Film Festival, understands this dynamic well, using it and..."

Oct. 25, 2024 Screens Post by Alejandra Martinez

Austin Film Festival: Christopher Yates Finds His American Spirit

Interview and first teaser for this Austin-made romantic drama

"...distinctive yellow carton. If you’ve spent any time around Austin, especially during South by Southwest, you’ll have seen people..."

Oct. 23, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Austin Film Festival to Honor Producing Legend Christine Vachon

Living Single creator Yvette Lee Bowser recognized for TV career

"...Indie powerhouse Killer Films (run with producing partner Pamela Koffler) has brought to..."

Feb. 26, 2025 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Austin Film Festival Review: The Last Showgirl

Pamela Anderson captivates in a bitter tragedy of the end of an era

"...There’s no fairytale ending to be had here, as..."

Oct. 30, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Austin Film Festival Review: Time Travel Is Dangerous!

Kooky British sci-fi comedy loves the Eighties

"...The film adopts a mock-documentary format – not the freshest idea,..."

Oct. 28, 2024 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Austin Film Festival: At Picnics, No One Can Hear You Scream in “Hi, Friends!”

Comedy of manners makes a picnic a party to flee

"...In "Hi, Friends!" the new short from New York-based filmmakwer Wheaton Simis, screening at this week's Austin Film Festival,..."

Oct. 27, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Austin Film Festival Review: The Stones Are Speaking

A Central Texas dig site offers new insight into human history

"...in by-the-numbers fashion. However, the main focus of the film is the Gault Archeological Site, located in Central Texas,..."

Oct. 27, 2024 Screens Post by Alejandra Martinez

Austin Film Festival: Spreading the Joy of Deaf Santa Claus

How a New Braunfels man became America's first deaf Santa

"...life story is told in Deaf Santa Claus, the Austin-made documentary premiering this weekend at Austin Film Festival. However,..."

Oct. 26, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Austin Film Festival: The Horror and Hilarity of HOAs in Subtopia

Luis Caffesse and Clifford Wildman bring friendship to the screen

"...wider audiences as it receives its world premiere at Austin Film Festival...."

Oct. 23, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Austin Film Festival: “Two Cents & a Footlong”

Kanin Guntzelman shows how one question can change a life

"...In Guntzelman's short, which screens at Austin Film Festival as part of the Shorts Program 2:..."

Oct. 26, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Austin Film Critics Announce 2024 Awards Short List

The Brutalist, Anora, Dune: Part Two lead nominations

"...The Austin Film Critics Association enters its 20th year with its..."

Dec. 27, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Austin Horror Film Festival Announces First Titles

Local filmmakers, familiar faces at celebration of screams

"...Get ready for scary fun. The Austin Horror Film Festival has announced the first attack of..."

Sept. 5, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Austin Film Society Announces 2024 Feature Grant Recipients

Local filmmakers feature heavily among 18 selected projects

"...Some of the most recognizable and distinguished names from Austin's indie filmmaking community are among the talents announced as..."

Sept. 13, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Austin Film Society Announces Recipients of 2024 Grants for Short Films

Rising filmmakers from around the state get essential support

"...Thank goodness, then, for the AFS Grant for Short Films program which just announced its latest round of supported..."

Jan. 8, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Top 10 Festival Films of 2023 You Haven’t Seen Yet

From the Toxic Avenger to school shootings, the best of the fests

"...This year's festival selections are next year's award winners and blockbusters. So..."

Dec. 19, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Sing Sing Scores Oscar Nominations For Austin

Greg Kwedar, Colman Domingo, Adrian Quesada all get Academy nod

"...It's been a heck of a day for Austin filmmaker Greg Kwedar. Not only did he fly to..."

Jan. 23, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

The CW Cancels Austin-Made Walker

Show starring Jared Padalecki filmed locally for four seasons

"...In a blow to his fans and to the Austin film and TV industry, Jared Padalecki will be hanging..."

May 22, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Austin Makes 2024 List of Best Places to Live and Work as a Moviemaker

City comes in at number four on MovieMaker list

"...again what everyone here has known for years: that Austin is one of the best places to live and..."

Jan. 20, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

South by Southwest Film & TV Festival Announces Audience Awards

Audience and jury love Bob Trevino Likes It

"...for narrative feature at last week's South by Southwest Film & TV Festival, now it's walked away with the..."

March 18, 2024 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Fantastic Fest Announces 2024 Lineup

Love of out-there cinema brings Terrifier 3, The Wild Robot

"...wild robots, and the sound of chainsaws echoing across Austin! Fantastic Fest, the Alamo Drafthouse’s celebration of the best..."

Aug. 15, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

The Austin Chronicle’s Top 10 Films of 2024

Critics’ lists and more thoughts on the year in film

"...The Austin Chronicle’s top films of the year, listed alphabetically, are..."

Dec. 13, 2024 Screens Feature by Kimberley Jones

Austin Filmmaker Brings Her Rap Drama Back Home

Katherine Propper finds family in Lost Soulz at Sound Unseen Film + Music Festival

"...of contemporary teens through the lens of an adult filmmaker. When I talked with the Austin filmmaker in 2022..."

Dec. 1, 2023 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Texas Film Awards Adds More Stars to March 6 Ceremony

Zazie Beetz, Jay Duplass, the Sing Sing team join in

"...The Texas Film Awards is the most star-studded night in Lone Star..."

Feb. 24, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Paramount Theatre Announces 50th Summer Classic Film Series

Old friends and new faces mark this major anniversary

"...home to classic cinema for so long that many films now called classic weren't even made when they launched..."

May 8, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

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