20 Years of Austin Studios

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

"...the reason you think. It's the moment when Austin Studios, the filmmaking facility run by Austin Film Society for..."

Feb. 28, 2020 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Fuse Box: Supercharged

In its third year, Refraction Arts' Fuse Box Festival has evolved from the Little Festival That Could into the Amazing Colossal Fest

"...Ever seen a fuse box explode?..."

April 13, 2007 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Fuse Box: Now with more electricity

The newly expanded Fuse Box Festival continues to shower sparks across Austin, with the second week packing in even more new dance, theatre, screenings, bands, and art

"...This year's newly expanded and exploded Fuse Box Festival continues to shower sparks all over Austin, with..."

April 20, 2007 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Thinking Outside the Box

"...to strike out by myself and have a smaller creative organization that I work with, and that, essentially, was..."

March 5, 1999 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

Monica Ceniceros and those atxGALS

The Cathedral? Creative Box Studios? All that art? This is them.

"...we want to tell you about a program called Creative Box Studios...."

March 9, 2021 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

We Have an Issue: Couch by Couchwest

Previewing SXSW’s all-virtual Conference and Festival, Austin FC’s spring training kickoff, and other stories on the web

"...mover and shaker Monica Ceniceros about her work with Creative Box Studios, the Cathedral, and atxGALS...."

March 12, 2021 Column by Kimberley Jones

Austin Cinemaker Space Reopens For the Community

Collaborative studio/workspace charts a post-pandemic future

"...There’s an obvious sign that Austin Cinemaker Space, the creative collaborative space in East Austin, has responded to the..."

June 22, 2021 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Robert Rodriguez Filming Hypnotic in July in Austin

Hitchcockian thriller starring Ben Affleck moves from California

"...will start shooting out of his East Austin Troublemaker Studios next month...."

June 25, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Pat Snow: Monologue

The exhibition weaves anecdotes into a story of the artist's life and also his creative range

"...sizable stack of letters is housed in a wooden box. On further inspection, it's clear that this is an..."

May 2, 2014 Arts Review by Caitlin Greenwood

EAST 2018: Brenner’s Picks

Our savvy arts reprobate has a few suggestions for you, comma, citizen

"...lover seducing you beyond the confines of whatever glorified box of a dwelling you hole up in when it’s..."

Nov. 15, 2018 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Tom Petty, Charli XCX, and Demi Lovato Headline SXSW Film 2021 List

Festival drops complete lineup, with 2020 titles getting their shot

"...XCX, a popstar in quarantine, embarks on a whirlwind creative and romantic journey while making an album in 40..."

Feb. 10, 2021 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Outstanding!

Nominations for the 2006-2007 Austin Critics Table Awards

"...The Souls of Our Feet, Tapestry Dance CompanyShort Work"Creative Process: Weekday 6:00AM," Hot September Flurries, Sharon Marroquin..."

May 18, 2007 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Packs a Punch

Chances are you've seen Powerhouse Animation's work, whether you know it or not -- its portfolio includes Adam Sandler's Eight Crazy Nights, Disney TV's The Proud Family, and plenty of local TV spots, ad campaigns, and one-off Flash animation projects.

"...of major studio films like the latest Disney offering, box-office receipts are the standard. But local animation firm Powerhouse..."

Jan. 24, 2003 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

Jingles With Hair

Musicians for Hire: A Career in Advertising

"...say is just beginning to recognize Austin musicians and studios as a viable "talent pool."..."

June 20, 1997 Music Feature by Andy Langer

Chapter 1: Before the Beginning

The Austin Chronicle is founded and struggles quite a bit.

"...that involved mimeographing the program notes and managing the box office. We, and others, were there fairly constantly. My..."

Sept. 7, 2001 Features Feature

They Went West

Back in the saddle with a faded genre's favorite stars

"...the cost of admission it would improve business, the studios came up with the idea of double bills. Usually..."

May 28, 2010 Screens Feature by Louis Black

Around the World of Weird

The many genre delights of Fantastic Fest 2008

"...said we wanted a revolution, we didn't mean Revolution Studios...."

Sept. 12, 2008 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

Off-Off-Broadway Bound

An Austinite's account of taking the stage in New York City

"...cast performed the show five times at the Black Box at 440 Studios on Lafayette. The journal he kept..."

July 29, 2005 Arts Feature by Lowell Bartholomee

Reissues

"...BEG, SCREAM & SHOUT: THE BIG OL' BOX SET OF 60'S SOUL..."

Dec. 12, 1997 Music Feature

Nyad

Biopic of controversial record-setting swimmer just skims the surface

"...of that same charm, but more than a few creative choices get between the film and success...."

Oct. 20, 2023 Movie Review by Matthew Monagle

The Future's Still Bright

Barbara K, the woman who turned down $900,000

"...It's about a husband, a wife, and a boom box. It's about sacrifice, idealism, and a long road back..."

Nov. 24, 2000 Music Feature by Andy Langer

Synergy's Home Address: 507 Calles

July 25, 2013. 19 photos.

"...Shara Funari at East Side Glass Studios..."

July 24, 2013 Photo Gallery

SXSW Announces Midnighters, VR And More

Time to get dark and artistic with the latest film wave

"...Flamingo. His bizarre adventure will unexpectedly turn into a creative journey to self-discovery. Cast: Rigo Pex, John Waters, Eduardo..."

Feb. 5, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

All Over Creation: Wide Open Spaces

A new crop of arts venues is sprouting all over Austin

"...First Street Studio. Gallery 702. ATM Gallery. Center for Creative Action. Permanent.Collection. Ground Floor Theatre. Lower Left Gallery...."

Jan. 9, 2015 Arts Column by Robert Faires

Spaced Out

Salvage Vanguard, Tapestry Dance lose their home spaces

"...spaces were miles apart, literally and figuratively, both were creative outposts in areas of the city where little like..."

Oct. 16, 2015 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Roger's Right Hand

The Byrds' Legacy

"...Thus began an essay included in the 4-CD Byrds box set issued by Columbia in 1990. That the words..."

June 27, 1997 Music Feature by Tim Stegall

Proposed Development Would Revive Austin Opera House but Faces Neighbor Opposition

200 Academy Drive: Big hit or last call?

"...there," says Nelson's nephew Freddy Fletcher, who founded Arlyn Studios on the same property in 1984...."

Jan. 21, 2022 News Feature by Kevin Curtin

The Toronto International Film Festival

A first-timer's diary

"...love movies, following their heart as much as their box-office instincts. Two decades back at Orion Classics, they helped..."

Dec. 12, 2003 Screens Feature by Louis Black

More McCanlies, Texas

The full interview with the director of 'Secondhand Lions'

"...would be the epicenter of everything. All of the studios must be right there! I had no idea --..."

Sept. 19, 2003 Screens Feature by Louis Black

Altman Speaks!

The ultimate indie director shoots straight about breaking into the business, staying there, and loving it.

"...some dimbulb studio boss buries your baby at the box-office. On the plus side, the man still burns for..."

Oct. 6, 2000 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

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