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"...The newest film from Austin’s Zellner brothers, about the tragic and touching..."

April 12, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

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

Austin Film Society Announces Recipients for Feature Film Grants

$110,000 distributed to 15 Texas projects

"...funding can be a tough hurdle on an indie filmmaker’s path to finishing a project. For the recipients of..."

Sept. 12, 2023 Screens Post by Mae Lackey

Fantastic Fest Gets Toxic With The Toxic Avenger

Fall of the House of Usher, The Creator added

"...feature gets its world premiere as the opening night film for Fantastic Fest 2023...."

Aug. 15, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

A Road Trip to The Unknown Country With Director Morrisa Maltz

How a long commute became a drive into America's heart

"...However, it's not Maltz in the driver's seat for..."

Aug. 5, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

AFS Film Series Abraham/Ibrahim Highlights Diversity and Common Ground

Spotlight on the cinema of the Middle East, North Africa

"...topics, it’s not lost on her that the wider Austin community – and Americans at large – don’t have..."

Feb. 17, 2023 Screens Post by Dex Wesley Parra

Austin Film Society Announces 2022 Filmmaker Grant Recipients

Projects from PJ Raval, Don Swaynos to financial support

"...For over two and a half decades, the AFS Filmmaker Grants having been changing careers and lives by giving..."

Sept. 9, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

A Night at the Movies With Evan Smith

Texas Tribune founder honored by the Texas Film Hall of Fame for his services to cinema

"...Looking back over its 20 years, the Texas Film Hall of Fame Awards ceremony has given Evan Smith..."

March 11, 2022 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Decay, Preserve, Observe: The Experimental Memories of Bill Morrison

The cinematic pioneer discusses his career and filmography before his Austin retrospective

"...the felt experience of "going to the movies," cinema, filmmaking, etc. has been used as an allegory (with varying..."

Jan. 21, 2022 Screens Feature by Joe Gross

Save the Date: Texas Film Awards Returns in 2022

Celebration of Lone Star filmmakers heads downtown

"...The last big party in Austin before COVID shut the world down in 2020 was..."

Dec. 22, 2021 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

AFS Announces 2021 Short Film Grant Recipients

Ten projects get an important boost from the filmmaker fund

"...Austin Film Society's filmmaker grants have played a key role..."

Dec. 20, 2021 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Five Things That Are Worthy of Your Generous Support

Local arts organizations need your help when it comes to end-of-year giving

"...and here are just five for your holiday consideration. Austin Film Society..."

Dec. 17, 2021 Arts Column by Wayne Alan Brenner

ARPA Grants Help Austin Public Library Bridge Digital Divide

Council approves $450K for accessibility and outreach programs

"...money from the American Rescue Plan Act to the Austin Public Library system's new public outreach and accessibility programs...."

Dec. 10, 2021 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Other Worlds Boards the Flight of the Navigator

Beloved '80s sci fi adventure picked as Defender of the Universe

"...Other Worlds Film Festival, Austin's celebration of science fiction cinema and bleeding..."

Dec. 1, 2021 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

On the Stage, On the Screen: Austin's Theatres Embrace a Virtual Future

Ahead of Austin Playfest and the All Together Now! Revue, directors and producers discuss the challenges and potential they've found online

"...last year and a half. In that time, many Austin theatre companies, and troupes globally, have moved their work..."

Nov. 12, 2021 Arts Feature by Richard Whittaker

We Have an Issue: Rocky Road

In this week's issue, the brawl over what to do with I-35 rages on; plus, the Austin Chronicle Hot Sauce Festival is back, baby!

"...Few things unite Austinites more than their hatred of I-35, the interstate highway-slash-hellscape..."

Sept. 10, 2021 Column by Kimberley Jones

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

AFS Opens 2021 Short Film Grant Applications

Society will run webinars to help you apply

"...Austin Film Society has announced that applications are now being..."

Aug. 2, 2021 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Austin Film Society Opens AFS Grant

Applications being accepted now for narrative, doc features

"...The Austin Film Society Grants have been lifechanging for Texas filmmakers..."

April 12, 2021 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Find the Elephant in a Virtual Table Read for a New Austin Film

Chinwe Okorie uses childhood embarrassment for her latest short

"...for the first time ever. Now's your chance, as Austin filmmaker Chinwe Okorie will be hosting a virtual table..."

Feb. 12, 2021 Screens Feature 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

AFS Announces 2020 Short Film Grant Recipients

Projects from Austin, Dallas, El Paso get support

"...part of the stories told in the 11 short films announced today as the latest recipients of AFS Grants...."

Dec. 16, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

AFS Announces 2020 Feature Grant Recipients

Special new fund will help those hit by SXSW cancellation

"...Fifteen films. Sixteen filmmakers. That's the roster of titles that will..."

Sept. 1, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Nothin' No Better

The death and new life of a small Mississippi town

"...study of rurban Florida, Pahokee (no surprise that both films were recipients of Austin Film Society Grants), Nothin' No..."

May 15, 2020 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Let AFS Help Fund Your Film

Annual grant cycle for independent Texas filmmakers opens

"...Ask any filmmaker what's the toughest part of making movies, and they..."

May 6, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Now Streaming in Austin: "Waffle"

Catch an AFS alum's SXSW short with a comedy-horror twist

"...Welcome to Now Streaming in Austin, highlighting locally made titles to watch while self-quarantining...."

April 8, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Live From the Texas Film Awards

The party went on with remote tributes and hip bumps

"...The Texas Film Awards party has become the unofficial warm-up for SXSW,..."

March 20, 2020 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

The Stars at Night Are Big and Bright at the Texas Film Awards

Ceremony celebrates Shelley Duvall, Erykah Badu, and Kaitlyn Dever while raising funds for filmmakers

"...Break out your best formal wear, because the Texas Film Awards are here. It's a night when Austin Film..."

March 6, 2020 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

20 Years of Austin Studios

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

"...It's a memorable moment in film history: Sandra Bullock strutting on high heels out of..."

Feb. 28, 2020 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Now Speaking at SXSW: Ozzy Osbourne, Trent Reznor, Janelle Monae

Plus: St. Vincent, Carrie Brownstein, Judd Apatow, Desus & Mero

"...than even the Beatles. The British quartet first visited Austin in 1971, the same year all-time classic Paranoid received..."

Feb. 11, 2020 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

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