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

Qmmunity: A Creative Storm Front

Front Festival hits Austin with a storm of great creative showcases over Labor Day weekend

"...(Sorry to all those hoping for rain.) The Front Festival, a gathering/celebration of women and LGBTQ creators, hits Austin..."

Aug. 25, 2023 Column by James Scott

Austin’s 2020 Film Festival Calendar

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

"...19-23: OUTsider Film & Arts Festival Combining performance and projected works with..."

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

"...Every year, Austin's film festival highlight some of the best up-and-coming filmmakers...."

Dec. 31, 2019 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

The Austin Chronicle Top 10 Films of 2019

Parasite takes the top slot in our critics’ year-end review

"...this seals the deal: 2019 was the year that Austin formally fell in love with Bong Joon-ho. First the..."

Dec. 20, 2019 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Faster Than Sound: 523 Thompson Sticks Around

DIY venue co-runners recap a year ahead of Vans event, Rev. Merrill Wade ends the Soul of a Musician Series, and Hi, How Are You Project announces Daniel Johnston tribute

"...Hunks Hauling, you'll find the doorway to one of Austin's few music-focused DIY spaces...."

Sept. 20, 2019 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

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

In Reality, Filmmaker Ann Lupo Knows Who She Is

Movie helps turn heartbreak into self-distributed success

"...heart was broken, and she decides to use this film to put herself back through everything that went right..."

April 22, 2019 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Nearly 50 Food, Music, & Arts Festivals to Keep You Busy This Spring

From barbecue to burlesque, something for every Austinite this season

"...Spring is a glorious time in Austin, a three-month stretch of perfect weather and every weekend..."

April 3, 2019 Events Post by Alyssa Hiarker

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

Getting Caught on 7 Splinters in Time

Director explains mindwarping time travel flick before screening

"...Sometimes you don't know what a film is really about until it's done. Sometimes, that's even..."

June 27, 2018 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

All in the Family

Director of micro-indie Krisha turns his aunt into a star

"...Trey Edward Shults' film Krisha wowed attendees at SXSW in 2015 when it..."

March 25, 2016 Screens Feature by Sean L. Malin

Top 10 Festival Films You Haven't Seen Yet

Fox fairies, ultra-violence, and amnesia dominated 2015

"...you ate that sandwich, or that bill passed. But films get weird in a town like Austin, where the..."

Jan. 2, 2016 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Movers & Shakers

A guide to Austin dance

"...the artists to be on the move. And in Austin, they certainly are, pirouetting, lunging, stomping, leaping in scores..."

Dec. 4, 2015 Arts Feature by Jonelle Seitz

Austin Film Festival: A Conversation With Jay Duplass

On making movies and making babies

"...The Austin Film Festival set up a conversation between Duplass and..."

Oct. 25, 2014 Screens Post by Rod Machen

Crawl With the Authors of Your Favorite Books

The Texas Book Festival's Lit Crawl gets weird & boozy with 'em

"...Of course, because it started in San Francisco, it..."

Oct. 22, 2013 Books Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Location, Location, Location: Question Mark Over Fantastic Fest

Leading genre festival challenged over South Lamar construction

"...there's been one big question on the lips of Austin's film community: Will it be open in time for..."

March 18, 2013 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Austin Film Society Announces SXSW Shortcase

Short films package includes festival faves and award winners

"...getting worried about your endurance for features at SXSW Film, the Austin Film Society will be setting your mind..."

March 4, 2013 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

AFF Knows We Like to Watch

Local film Harmony and Me tops sneak peek at festival lineup

"...Is it just us, or is the Austin Film Festival doing some kind of an elaborate dance..."

Aug. 26, 2009 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Size Matters

Making sense of Austin's microcinema scene

"...It all started with a microcinema, really. A vital element of Austin's cinematic community was..."

July 17, 2009 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

SXSW 2009 Film Festival

Go out and explore. With so many options, it's hard to go wrong.

"...The Festival continues through Saturday, and it's a safe bet there..."

March 20, 2009 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Good Company

Welcome to Austin and SXSW Film 09

"...Spout.com's Karina Longworth – an indispensable voice on independent film – mused that "although Austin has become a place..."

March 13, 2009 Screens Feature by Kimberley Jones

The Home School

Austin's latest class of cinematic talent – represented by six anticipated films at SXSW – is going places, but they aren't leaving anytime soon.

"...Filmmakers here have long supported each other and made films..."

March 10, 2006 Screens Feature by Spencer Parsons

Short Cuts

Austin blazes another trail: the Cinema Touching Disability 2004 Film Festival

"...– until a triumphant screening at the 1962 Cannes Film Festival finally brought it the recognition that had so..."

May 21, 2004 Screens Column by Marc Savlov

Down and Dirty

Pasty people vs. pretty people, low budget vs. big budget, Peter Biskind vs. Robert Redford: the 20th annual Sundance!

"...all share in common is their love for independent film. Why else would they make the trek to the..."

Jan. 30, 2004 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

Short Cuts

Local animator Lance Myers goes for the "Guts" and gets into S&M.

"...animator Lance "Fever-- Myers has unveiled a new animated short titled "Gutsman,-- which has already been accepted into the..."

Feb. 1, 2002 Screens Column by Marc Savlov

Cleared for Blast-Off

Locally owned and operated music site Blastro.com defies the Web bust with booming business and booming beats.

"...Like many Internet-based companies, the offices of Austin's Blastro.com aren't much to write home about. I've been..."

Jan. 18, 2002 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

Short Cuts

Cinematexas marches on, while local movie theatre attendance takes a hit.

"...Film Marches on Dept: In the wake of last week's..."

Sept. 21, 2001 Screens Column by Marc Savlov

Short Cuts

The SXSW Film Festival begins, Scott Dinger is honored, and other noteworthy items of local film news.

"...of you who have yet to register for SXSW Film 2001 (March 9-17), walk-up registration commences Friday, March 9,..."

March 9, 2001 Screens Column by Marc Savlov

Short Cuts

News and events of interest to local filmmakers.

"...2001 heralds not only a slew-and-a-half of officially sanctioned films, but also the usual cluster of satellite micro-fests created..."

March 2, 2001 Screens Column by Marc Savlov

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