After Two Years Online, ATX TV Festival Schedules a Weekend of Must-See TV

It's the same time, same channel, but different fest for founders Emily Gipson and Caitlin McFarland

"..."One would think that that would help," said Emily Gipson...."

June 3, 2022 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

ATX Television Festival: The Presidents of the State of TV

Network heads on how to make a breakout show

"...floor with five network presidents present. As festival founder Emily Gipson explained, "Panels like this don't happen very often."..."

June 10, 2017 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Boob Tubistry

ATX Television Festival caters to – and initiates – a new kind of fandom

"...and talk about film. Around 1,200 of what co-founders Emily Gipson and Caitlin McFarland alternately call "quality television viewers"..."

June 6, 2014 Screens Feature by Amy Gentry

ATX Television Festival Goes From Small Screen to Big Screen to Small Screen Again

How the celebration of TV is leading the way in streaming fests as it becomes ATX TV ... From the Couch!

"...ago, the switch seemed beyond unlikely. McFarland and co-founder Emily Gipson were busy planning their ninth outing – as..."

June 5, 2020 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

ATX Television Festival Looks on the Bright Side of the Small Screen

For its online Season 10, the fest does what it does best, virtually

"...the digital ATX TV ... From the Couch, co-founders Emily Gipson and Caitlin McFarland were prepared for a small-screen..."

June 11, 2021 Screens Feature by Laiken Neumann

Play It Again, Sam

ATX TV Fest founders are back for round two

"...it are pleasantly surprised that they're back. Festival co-creator Emily Gipson said: "I don't know if we ever decided..."

June 7, 2013 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Pilot Program

The first-ever ATX Television Festival celebrates cult, classic, and cutting-edge TV

"...Festival organizers Caitlin McFarland and Emily Gipson are both from Texas, but they met in..."

June 1, 2012 Screens Feature by Leah Churner

'ATX: A Television Festival' Arrives In June

Witnessing the birth of a new Austin festival

"...ATX Festival is the brainchild of Caitlin McFarland and Emily Gipson who have over a decade of experience working..."

Jan. 18, 2012 Screens Post by Marc Savlov

Penske Media Buys ATX TV Festival

Local celebration of the small screen joins portfolio including SXSW

"...in 2012 as a fan-first celebration of TV by Emily Gipson and Caitlin McFarland, it was scheduled during the..."

Nov. 30, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

ATX Television Festival Red Carpet at Paramount Theatre 2018

"...ATX Television Festival co-founders Caitlin McFarland and Emily Gipson..."

June 8, 2018 Photo Gallery

ATX Television Festival Switches to Streaming

TV fest adopts virtual format in response to coronavirus

"...Festival co-founders Caitlin McFarland and Emily Gipson made the announcement this morning that the event..."

April 6, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

ATX TV Festival Gilmore Girls Reunion

"...ATX TV Festival founders Emily Gipson and Caitlin McFarland at the Gilmore Girls Reunion..."

June 8, 2015 Photo Gallery

More From ATX Television Fest 2014

"...ATX Television Festival founders Caitlin McFarland and Emily Gipson..."

June 9, 2014 Photo Gallery

Queerphobic Rhetoric Disrupts ATX TV Fest Panel

One man's repeated hate speech left attendees conflicted

"...physically escort him out. Festival founder and co-executive director Emily Gipson apologized to the panelists and audience for what..."

June 10, 2018 Qmmunity Post by Jarvis Mayhem

Pilot Light

Previously doomed shows finally air at ATX TV Fest

"...is easily accessible? I sat down with ATX programmers Emily Gipson and Caitlin McFarland to discuss the plight of..."

June 7, 2013 Screens Feature by Leah Churner

ATX Television Festival Goes Free to View

RSVP for Stateside shows at the TV gathering

"...Her fellow cofounder Emily Gipson said, "We're sticking with the free RSVPs at..."

June 1, 2013 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

ATX TV Fest to Host First-Ever 'Everwood' Reunion

Plus the rest of the first wave of programming

"...was launched in 2012 by co-founders Caitlin McFarland and Emily Gipson. After a successful first year, the fest got..."

Nov. 7, 2013 Screens Post by Monica Riese

What Next for the Former Alamo Ritz Location?

After the Alamo, an unclear future for the historic Downtown cinema

"...want their buffalo cauliflower," said ATX Television Festival co-founder Emily Gipson. A regular guest herself, she's programmed her festival..."

July 2, 2021 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Must-See Programming From the ATX Television Festival

10 nights of TV from the fest's 10th (and virtual) season

"...FNL Pep Rally: 10 Festivals Later: Join ATX founders Emily Gipson and Caitlin McFarland as they look back over..."

June 11, 2021 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

The Good Lord Bird Swoops in for ATX TV Fest ... From the Couch!

Ethan Hawke series to headline Saturday: Plus The Mandalorian

"...Pose and Legendary, plus our interviews with festival founders Emily Gipson and Caitlin McFarland about the future of virtual..."

June 3, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

ATX Television Festival 2019 Opening Night

"...Emily Gipson and Caitlin McFarland, co-founders and executive directors of..."

June 7, 2019 Photo Gallery

ATX Television Festival: Season Four

Premieres, panels, and parties

"...leaps and bounds. This year, co-founders Caitlin McFarland and Emily Gipson may have trumped themselves with the largest Gilmore..."

June 5, 2015 Screens Feature by Josh Kupecki

ATX Television Festival Plans Queer as Folk Reunion

Showtime series broke ground for gay representation on TV

"...Television Fest co-founders and executive directors Caitlin McFarland and Emily Gipson expressed excitement over the news: “We're extremely proud..."

Jan. 6, 2015 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Don't Touch That Dial

ATX Television Fest is back for round three

"...Lights gets its usual boost. Truly, ATX Fest co-founders Emily Gipson and Caitlin McFarland deserve recognition for their increasingly..."

March 28, 2014 Screens Post by Monica Riese

More TV in the ATX

ATX Television Festival back bigger and badder for 2013

"...some big name stars. Now cofounders Caitlin McFarland and Emily Gipson have confirmed that it will be back in..."

June 20, 2012 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

The Cable Guy: Paul Scheer

We get in 'League' with Paul Scheer

June 1, 2012 Screens Feature by Leah Churner

Not Coming to a Network Near You

Q&A with ATX panelist & 'NTSF:SD:SUV' star Paul Scheer

"...the Chronicle's interview with ATX founders Caitlin McFarland and Emily Gipson in Thursday's issue...."

May 29, 2012 Screens Post by Leah Churner

There Is a Light That Never Goes Out

ATX Television Festival programs an 'FNL' reunion

"...Cofounded by Caitlin McFarland and Emily Gipson, the ATX Television Festival means to mix fandom..."

April 20, 2012 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones