Your 2019 Guide to Film Festivals in Austin

Mark your calendar for these celebrations of cinema

"...8-17: SXSW Austin's A-list festival, with screenings and filmmaker conversations, and mentor sessions. www.sxsw.com..."

Jan. 4, 2019 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Everything I Know About Film Festivals I Learned From SXSW

Marc Savlov's tricks and tips for a successful festival experience

"...here. I've been a part of South by Southwest Film since, literally, day one. I've made every festival mistake..."

March 8, 2013 SXSW Post by Marc Savlov

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 any other city, so the closure of..."

April 20, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

From Austin To Canada: The Virtual Film Fest Experience

Local filmmakers on having world premieres at Fantasia

"...If this was a normal year, then Austin filmmakers Richard Jones and Jason Neulander would probably be on..."

Aug. 31, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Back to the Screens for the Lake Travis Film Festival

Sophomore celebration of indie film opens the new era of in-person film festivals

"...The Lake Travis Film Festival was one of the last film fests to..."

June 11, 2021 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Blue Collar Movie Making at Austin Revolution Film Festival

Beyond the micro-budget celebration of the true indies returns

"...Before there was an Austin Revolution Film Festival, there was a group of no-budget filmmakers wanting..."

Sept. 3, 2019 Screens Post by Matthew Monagle

Austin Jewish Film Festival Goes Longer For You

Fest now running through Friday, with free films

"...Film festivals this year have had to take the leap..."

Nov. 18, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

AFS Cinema Joins Forces with Sundance Film Festival

Local arthouse becomes satellite venue for the Utah fest

"...Nine months ago, when the coronavirus pandemic hit, film festivals were among the first cultural entities to be..."

Dec. 2, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Terrence Malick Film to Open SXSW

Ryan Gosling pic about the music industry filmed at ACL, Fun Fun Fun

"...has been selected as the March 10 opening night film. The film festival runs March 10-19...."

Jan. 5, 2017 Screens Post by Marjorie Baumgarten

Your Weekend in Film

Let's celebrate us

"...Be proud, my people: There are precious few species..."

Oct. 20, 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

Out of Print and Onto Film

The Austin Film Society Texas Documentary Tour: Mark Moskowitz's 'Stone Reader'

"...he locates Mossman in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. See the film to find out what Mossman's been up to for..."

April 9, 2004 Screens Feature by Anne S. Lewis

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

Mad Max: Fury Road Tops Austin Film Critics Association Awards

Full list of winners, plus who made the best Austin film?

"...lovely, lovely day for director George Miller. The Austin Film Critics Association has selected his return to the postapocalyptic..."

Dec. 29, 2015 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Austin Film Society Announces Grant Jury

Meet the team that will fund the next wave of Texas film

"...The Austin Film Society has released the names of the three jury..."

July 10, 2015 Screens Post by Josh Kupecki

Film Flam

Festival fever, plus a big renewal and a bigger loss

"...Film festivals are endeavoring to dominate your social calendar. Here's..."

March 27, 2014 Screens Post by Monica Riese

Film Flam

Movies being made and movies being shown

"...break from all the news flying in about local films and film festivals. Dudes: I'm typing as fast as..."

Sept. 7, 2012 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Film Flam: No Rest for the Weary

Festivals, nominations, and a casting call

"...for the weary in Austin this time of year. Film festivals and events pile on nonstop, bestowing on our..."

Sept. 19, 2014 Screens Post by Marjorie Baumgarten

New Leader at the Film Commission

Entertainment attorney becomes temp boss

"...Big change over at the Texas Film Commission: The governor's office has appointed a member of..."

Dec. 18, 2010 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Film Flam

Cine Las Americas drops fest lineup; Clay Liford on fanboys

"...Cine Las Americas International Film Festival announced its lineup this week. The local nonprofit..."

April 20, 2016 Screens Post by Josh Kupecki

Film Flam

PBS premieres, plus an accessible fest

"...One final film fest, plus news from New York, a season premiere,..."

Oct. 31, 2013 Screens Post by Monica Riese

Magic Gathering at SXSW Film

Carell & Buscemi comedy ‘The Incredible Burt Wonderstone’ to open fest

"...Wonderstone, just announced as the 2013 South by Southwest Film Festival’s Opening Night Film. The festival runs March 8-13...."

Jan. 15, 2013 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Austin Film Festival Announces Preliminary Lineup

Slumdog Millionaire, Synedoche, New York confirmed

"...it just us or does Austin now have more film festivals per capita than Smurfville had little blue not-so-meanies?..."

Sept. 20, 2008 Screens Post by Marc Savlov

Austin Film Festival Announces First Wave of Awards

Paul Feig and Nancy Meyers recognized, plus panelists!

"...back in. Yes, there are plenty of other worthwhile film festivals in this overpopulated, godforsaken town, and a great..."

April 5, 2016 Screens Post by Josh Kupecki

SXSW Film Review: Operation Avalanche

Sixties Cold War caper is a tribute to Dr. Strangelove

"...Now this is what great film festivals like SXSW are all about – a glimpse..."

March 15, 2016 Screens Post by Michael Agresta

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

From barbecue to burlesque, something for every Austinite this season

"...and every weekend packed with music, food, and arts festivals, craft fairs, and all kinds of cultural experiences. We’ve..."

April 3, 2019 Events Post by Alyssa Hiarker

Location Is Everything for the Lake Travis Film Festival

New fest brings indie cinema to new audiences outside of the city center

"...thing we're not short of in the 512, it's film festivals. "It's not that unique in Austin," said Kat..."

Feb. 21, 2020 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Hill Country Film Festival Brings Movie Magic to Small-Town Texas

Hollywood meets Fredericksburg

"...Name the great destination film festivals. Cannes. Berlin. Fredericksburg?..."

April 27, 2018 Screens Feature by Mae Hamilton

Sundance Film Festival Short Film Tour 2019

The fest's best shorts are a diverse treat

"...One of the most recognized film festivals in the country has curated a showcase of..."

Sept. 6, 2019 Movie Review by Josh Kupecki

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

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