Doesn't Like Film Crews Tying Up Streets

"...know that most people are pleased (often dazzled) when film crews set up camp in Austin. They think it's..."

Sept. 1, 2006 Postmarks

Austin Film Festival: Filmmakers of the World, Unite!

Why film commissions are really your friend

"...What's the difference between a director and filmmaker? A filmmaker carries their own equipment...."

Oct. 24, 2014 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

New Director for Austin Film

Brian Gannon will replace Gary Bond at the Austin Film Commission

"...There's been a major casting change at the Austin Film Commission. After 30 years, Gary Bond has stepped..."

July 31, 2015 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

(Film Crews Are) Walking to New Orleans... and Shreveport... and Baton Rouge...

Louisiana's Lieutenant Governor Mitch Landrieu says his state is more than happy to offer a landing pad for incoming film crew flight.

"...incentives hanging. Lieutenant Governor Mitch Landrieu spoke with The Austin Chronicle at a roundtable held during the New Orleans..."

May 22, 2008 Screens Post by Kate X Messer

El Rey Move Lights Up Austin Film Scene

Robert Rodriguez's network to use Austin as corporate HQ

"...In a big boost for local film and TV professionals, Robert Rodriguez has announced that his El Rey Network..."

June 13, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Once Upon a Time in Austin

The films, the filmmakers, the crews, the making of a scene

"...Film's local economic impact has been in the hundreds of..."

March 12, 2004 Screens Feature by Louis Black

Real Austin Stories

Austin's Exploding Documentary Scene

"...all its implications, from our vocabulary when discussing the Austin film scene? It bespeaks the terminology of the outsider,..."

March 13, 1998 Screens Feature by Jerry Johnson

This Changes Everything: Austin Witnesses to Sex Pistols' Chaotic Randy's Rodeo Show Go Home and Start Bands

UK instigators blow the roof off San Antonio dance hall in Chapter 4, Part 2, of the “Austin Punk Chronicles”

"...crazy, life-altering concert. Chapter 4, Part 2, of the “Austin Punk Chronicles” zeros in on the Sex Pistols performance..."

Jan. 7, 2022 Music Feature by Tim Stegall

Terry Crews Launches Mock Idiocracy Presidential Campaign with a Thundercat Concert

Back from the future, President Camacho hosted a dystopian SXSW rally

"...The future is fucked. At least, that's what Terry Crews says after returning from the year 2524 in Mike..."

March 14, 2023 SXSW Post by Kriss Conklin

Feeding the Film

Sixteen-hour days, hundreds of hungry crew members, remote locations, tight facilities, and tough competition: Two local caterers go to the movies

"...to get a feel for the world of the film-catering company...."

Aug. 6, 2004 Food Feature by Mick Vann

Film News

The Texas Film Commission copes with big departure; plus, Kat Candler, shooting updates, and casting calls

"...Coping Without Tom: After 22 years with the Texas Film Commission, the last 10 as director, Tom Copeland quietly..."

July 8, 2005 Screens Column by Joe O'Connell

Film

Film Reviews

"...in general, not as much attention drawn to the filmmaker's style in deference to the story line. Co-produced by..."

Sept. 15, 1995 News Feature

Texas Senate Warms Up to Film Incentives After Taylor Sheridan's Testimony

Yellowstone franchise mastermind makes argument for funding

"...long and star-studded hearing about how to attract more film and TV production to the Lone Star State...."

Oct. 10, 2024 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Film News

Wrapping up the Austin Film Festival

"...Will Robert Rodriguez be forced to shoot his next film (reliable reports say he will shoot a live-action The..."

Oct. 24, 2008 Screens Column by Joe O'Connell

Film News

The Top 10 things that had people talking in Austin film and TV this year

"...1) Television saved the film star..."

Jan. 4, 2008 Screens Column by Joe O'Connell

Film News

Incentives in the Senate: Does Steve Ogden want to censor filmmakers shooting in Texas?

"...The chances of a statewide film-incentives bill becoming a reality are good, but now comes..."

May 11, 2007 Screens Column by Joe O'Connell

Film News

The top stories of 2005

"...1) Film incentives? Yes! Money? No! In 2005, the Texas Legislature..."

Jan. 6, 2006 Screens Column by Joe O'Connell

Film News

Austin movie crews are coming home for the holidays and should quickly unpack for frightful film fun

"...Austin movie crews are coming home for the holidays and..."

Nov. 26, 2004 Screens Column by Joe O'Connell

Film News

Beth Sepko brings home an Emmy, plus things are about to get horrific here

"...Terrence Malick directing his next film right here in Austin in the spring? My sources..."

Sept. 21, 2007 Screens Column by Joe O'Connell

Film News

Action: The state Senate and House incentive bills are in committee; a 'Scanner' delay; plus, Marc English, Joe Conway, and Sandra Bullock

"...Bill on Capitol Grounds: Efforts to boost the Texas film industry and fight off the evil hordes from Louisiana..."

April 1, 2005 Screens Column by Joe O'Connell

Film News

While major productions play tax-incentive hopscotch across the South and Southwest, Austin tries to figure out how to reignite its winning streak

"...What's Wrong With This Picture?: The major Texas film project of the moment, Tommy Lee Jones-directed The Three..."

Oct. 29, 2004 Screens Column by Joe O'Connell

How The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2 Helped Shape Austin Filmmaking

The saw remains the same for Mike Blizzard

"...It's been said that there would be no Austin filmmaking scene without The Texas Chain Saw Massacre. The..."

Feb. 22, 2019 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Fear the Walking Dead Hits Big After Move to Austin

Plus more local production updates

"...Hyde Park's historic homes have made it one of Austin's most regular shooting locations for filmmakers, and intergenerational indie..."

April 27, 2018 Screens Column by Richard Whittaker

A Primer on the Texas Guidelines for Film Production in a Pandemic

The ABCs of lockdown filmmaking

"...Austin Film Commission: The commission is connecting producers with industry..."

July 3, 2020 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

How ATX Studios Has Quietly Become Valuable Real Estate for TV in Austin

One of the city's big filming facilities is about to undergo a massive expansion

"...a few of many memorable scenes from TV and film shot in the South Austin studio, and the most..."

Nov. 22, 2019 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Sorry, Austin, The Bear Is Not Filming Here

Social media hubbub spurs wacky rumor about the FX show

"...matter what you heard, Cousin has not moved to Austin, and The Bear is not filming here...."

Feb. 7, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Film Reviews

Recommended

"...every sense of the word. Kidron's (Used People) latest film outdrags, outdresses, and generally outdoes last year's Australian hit..."

Sept. 8, 1995 News Feature

Film Reviews

Recommended

"...punch, a raw, dirty, disturbing piece of cinema veritŽ filmmaking that simultaneously hooks and repulses you from its opening..."

Sept. 1, 1995 News Feature

Film News

Is the Texas film scene resuscitating itself?

"...SXSW, Fantastic Fest and Incentives: A Hunka Hunka Filmic Love Brewing..."

Feb. 13, 2009 Screens Column by Joe O'Connell

Film News Top 10 of 2006

The top Texas stories of 2006

"...1) Save our film industry The biggest news for the Texas film industry..."

Jan. 5, 2007 Screens Column by Joe O'Connell

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