Film News

Wildfire Films launches in Austin, and Austin filmmakers land Independent Spirit noms in L.A.

"...Wildfire Hopes to Reignite the Austin Film Scene..."

Dec. 12, 2008 Screens Column by Joe O'Connell

Now Streaming in Austin: Song to Song

Terrence Malick’s bonkers take on being an Austin musician

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

May 17, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

A Guide to Austin Stand-Up: Comics

The stand-up people behind the city's comedy scene

"...The original Funniest Person in Austin (as in the contest's first winner in 1986), this..."

March 31, 2017 Arts Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

Tom Copeland, Behind-the-Scenes Powerhouse of Texas Film, Dies

Former Texas Film Commission executive director passed last Sunday

"...Texas filmmakers are mourning the loss of Tom Copeland, former executive..."

April 10, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Jonathan Majors, Janet and John Pierson, Michael De Luca Honored by the Texas Film Awards

Marvel’s Kang, indie champs and Oscar-nominated producer head to Luck

"...year’s Rising Star Award at the 21st annual Texas Film Awards...."

Jan. 10, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

In the Flesh: Film Historian Elizabeth Purchell Leads the Reappraisal of Porn

The archivist sees erotica as a vital chapter in the history of queer liberation

"...knows about Elizabeth Purchell. Those who do know the film historian often pick that knowledge up through her work..."

Aug. 26, 2022 Screens Feature by James Scott

Texas Film Awards Becomes a Toast to Texas Film

Hall of Fame cofounder Evan Smith to be honored

"...Raise a glass with the Austin Film Society: the film nonprofit has announced that they..."

Feb. 23, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Top 25 Austin Breweries of 2021

Our annual list of Central Texas’ top beers returns

"...Psst, hey. You hear the latest Austin Chronicle Power Rankings dropped? You’re looking right at ’em,..."

Oct. 12, 2021 Food Post by Eric Puga

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

The Future May Finally Be Brightening for Texas Film Incentives

The sequel to film rebates?

"...it to Hollyweird, the state's economic support for the film, TV, commercial, and gaming industries has seen its financing..."

Jan. 4, 2019 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Your Weekend in Film

Some closer inspection required

"...Frankly, everything is like an iceberg – the part..."

Oct. 27, 2017 Screens Post by The Screens Staff

Luke Wilson, Tommy Lee Jones to Recieve Texas Film Awards

Hollywood heavyweights, indie icons, and an honorary Texan lauded

"...their 15th outing being the crystal anniversary, the Texas Film Awards winners' list gets ever more sparkling, with the..."

Jan. 7, 2015 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Film News

News from Cannes and nearer climes

"...The Austin film scene is getting a little promotional boost at..."

May 22, 2009 Screens Column by Joe O'Connell

Film News

There's life in it yet: The ailing Texas film industry is looking awfully sparky these days. We like.

"...Positive signs abound as film folks lobby lege..."

Feb. 27, 2009 Screens Column by Joe O'Connell

Film News

Casting news for Terrence Malick's new film, meet the new AFS communications manager, and more

"...New 'Life' for Malick film..."

Nov. 16, 2007 Screens Column by Joe O'Connell

Film News

Forgiveness, All the Boys Love Mandy Lane, and more

"...Kotowski seeks 'Forgiveness' in Austin..."

Aug. 10, 2007 Screens Column by Joe O'Connell

Sound Unseen Brings Fugazi, Cyndi Lauper Docs to Austin

Minneapolis-based film fest spotlights local links for Austin leg

"...least on the silver screen, as the Sound Unseen Film+Music Festival has announced the titles for its 2023 Austin..."

Oct. 19, 2023 Music Post by Richard Whittaker

Now Streaming in Austin: The Golden Rut

The awkward and hilarious reality of going nowhere in Austin

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

May 29, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Now Streaming in Austin: Good Feels on Wheels

Watch the Austin stoner comedy free and help Coldtowne Theater

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

May 1, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Short Film “Sweet Steel” Tells Heartfelt Story of Suicide

Austin filmmaker Will Goss on his new film about depression

"...to Short and Sweet, the Chronicle’s spotlight on short films at SXSW. One film, one filmmaker, five questions...."

March 8, 2019 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Building a Film Community at Renegade Studios

Austin filmmakers create a one-stop production space in Taylor

"...B. Koontz was a studio president, he was a filmmaker – and he still is. A producer on cult..."

Nov. 30, 2018 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Five Movies to See in Austin This Week

Kristen Stewart is haunted and there's a town full of fireworks

"...There are a couple of must-see new releases this..."

Jan. 5, 2018 Events Post by Josh Kupecki

Can New Republic Studios Be a Game Changer for Austin?

Massive makeover could make Austin the new Atlanta for film

"...It's no newsflash that Austin is a film town. The last few years saw..."

Nov. 21, 2017 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Jeff Nichols Enters Texas Film Hall of Fame

Loving director, Hector Galán, and Tye Sheridan honored

"...accolades of the year are already here, with the Austin Film Society announcing that director Jeff Nichols and documentarian..."

Nov. 15, 2016 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Austin Creative Alliance Honors 2015

Third class of honorees: Moser, Mexic-Arte, Esparza, Harden

"...When the Austin Creative Alliance isn't busy connecting members of our arts,..."

Nov. 10, 2015 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Film Flam

AFF on the tips of our tongues, Gallagher's indieWIRE shout-out, local premeires in L.A. fest, and more

"...column with the announcement of the recipient of the Austin Film Festival's 2011 Extraordinary Contribution to Filmmaking Award, but..."

June 10, 2011 Screens Column by Kimberley Jones

The City of Angels, Air-Kissing Austin

Dispatch from the Los Angeles Film Festival

"...many of you know this, but the Los Angeles Film Festival loves us! For the last few years running,..."

June 27, 2008 Screens Feature by Kyle Henry

Austin's Hip-Hop Pioneers, in Their Own Words

The Austin History Center-archived rappers and industry innovators share stories

"...Ryan Blake, offering a rare recording of undigitized Eighties/Nineties Austin girl group Cooly Girls. Alongside taking over Manners' longtime..."

Sept. 15, 2023 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

New Nonprofit Plans to Bring Back Austin’s Video Rental Culture

We (still) Luv Video

"...For years, Austin's film culture has been synonymous with direct-to-video oddities. Programming..."

Oct. 28, 2022 Screens Feature by Matthew Monagle

Indie Meme Film Festival Goes Virtual

Celebration of South Asian cinema comes to your living room

"...Austin is the home to more locally-curated film festivals than..."

April 20, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

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