Gary Clark Jr. Spotlights Familial Austin Talent in Blues On the Green’s Return

“Everybody is listening to the guitar man”… and his friends

"...musical curator stands as a reliably loyal community figure. Gary Clark Jr.’s already well-established commitment to amplifying local now..."

July 28, 2021 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Playback: Strike Up the Bond

Can the City finally save endangered clubs? Plus J.J. Offender obit and an Austin Music Poll plug.

"...spaces threatened by vaulting rent and boundless development: a mini-bond program crowdsourcing funds to acquire a venue's land, which..."

Jan. 12, 2018 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Chasing Gary

To Annex or Not to Annex

"...wastewater service to the development. The deal allowed developer Gary Bradley to create four MUDs, which then issued bonds...."

Sept. 19, 1997 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Wake in Fright

Originally released in 1971, this Australian oddity has been recently restored to its waking-nightmare intensity.

"...Directed by: Ted Kotcheff. Starring: Gary Bond, Donald Pleasence, Jack Thompson, Chips Rafferty and Sylvia..."

Oct. 12, 2012 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Of Mice and Men

This second film adaptation of Steinbeck's novel features great performances and a screenplay by Horton Foote.

"...Directed by: Gary Sinise. Starring: Gary Sinise, John Malkovich, Sherilyn Fenn, Ray..."

Oct. 23, 1992 Movie Review by Steve Davis

20 Years of Austin Studios

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

"...permanent moviemaking home goes back much further. According to Gary Bond, former executive director of the Austin Film Commission,..."

Feb. 28, 2020 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

The Entertainment Economy

As the Austin film, music, and gaming scenes become a "cluster," civic leaders are looking for industrial-strength creativity

"...budget] is a very conservative estimate for Austin," says Gary Bond, director of the Austin Convention and Visitors Bureau's..."

March 14, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

New Director for Austin Film

Brian Gannon will replace Gary Bond at the Austin Film Commission

"...change at the Austin Film Commission. After 30 years, Gary Bond has stepped down as director, and film and..."

July 31, 2015 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Short Cuts

Austin Film Commission no more

"...of the Austin Film Office, which is headed by Gary Bond and is part of the Austin Convention and..."

Sept. 13, 2002 Screens Column by Marc Savlov

Road Shows

Are County Bond Proposals Good for the Long Haul?

"...a bumpy road for the $43.5 million in road bonds on the ballot in the upcoming Travis County bond..."

Oct. 17, 1997 News Feature by Nate Blakeslee

You Don't Need Money, Just a Little Bit a Month...

1996 AISD Bond Election

"...disingenuous noise to others. Upon setting a $369 million bond election for April 13, the AISD Board of Trustees..."

Feb. 23, 1996 News Feature by Roseana Auten

Film News

It's Texas vs. Arizona in the 'Friday Night Lights' Bowl, but we might have a secret weapon: the new TXMPA

"...the power filming incentives play in attracting studio projects. Gary Bond of the Austin Film Office has seen the..."

May 26, 2006 Screens Column by Joe O'Connell

Film News

What does Katrina mean for the Texas film industry? Plus, bidding goodbye to the Austin actress with the most beautiful eyes, Tomi Barrett.

"...we going out and trying to court them," says Gary Bond of the Austin Film Office. "We have not..."

Sept. 16, 2005 Screens Column by Joe O'Connell

Antitrust

"...away from his fledgling startup by billionaire junk-food addict Gary Winston (Robbins, woefully miscast but clearly eager to please),..."

Jan. 12, 2001 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Short Cuts

The Austin film community appears ready to rumble as the Austin Film Office (under the aegis of the Austin Convention and Visitors Bureau) files suit against the Austin Film Commission, whose name and mission statement the AFO thinks is too close for comfort.

"...has boiled over into the courts. The ACVB and Gary Bond, the longtime director of the Austin Film Office,..."

May 3, 2002 Screens Column by Marc Savlov

So Let Them Surf...

One Child, One Computer: Gary Chapman's Vision

"...technology can even deliver long-delayed educational equity, as citizens' bond advisory chair Mel Waxler has publicly indicated several times...."

Jan. 19, 1996 News Feature

Is That a Wrap for Incentives?

Amid economic woes and a race-baiting controversy, the future of TV, video game, and film funding in Texas looks shaky

"...really mattered, because the filmmakers never shot a frame. Gary Bond, the city of Aus­tin's director of film marketing,..."

Jan. 28, 2011 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Abandoning the Nest

Hurt by the state's inadequate incentives program, Texas film crews take flight

"...about giving away too much during tough economic times. Gary Bond of the Austin Film Office recently attended a..."

May 23, 2008 Screens Feature by Joe O'Connell

Film News

Despite a forlorn fall, Austin racked up its second best film year ever in 2004, and, cross your fingers, 2005 is starting off strong

"...it would have been our biggest year ever," says Gary Bond of the Austin Film Office. "For the last..."

Jan. 7, 2005 Screens Column by Joe O'Connell

Short Cuts

We're No. 1. But we knew that.

"...Menzies goes on to quote Austin Film Office director Gary Bond, local producer/director Damon Chang, and producer/director/editor/babe-magnet Mel Rodriguez,..."

Jan. 23, 2004 Screens Column by Marc Savlov

Migrating North

As the Texas and national film industry feels the burn of runaway production, many agree with one directive: Blame Canada.

"...for now, Austin appears to be weathering the storm. Gary Bond, director of the Austin Film Office (which handles..."

Oct. 4, 2002 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...Austin Film Commission ["What's in a Name?" Jan. 25]. Gary Bond's lack of vision to protect the name of..."

Feb. 8, 2002 Column

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...Austin Film Commission ["What's in a Name?" Jan. 25]. Gary Bond's lack of vision to protect the name of..."

Feb. 1, 2002 Column

What's In a Name?

Would the real Austin Film Commission please stand up?

"...Austin Film Office Director Gary Bond disagrees. His office has been carrying on those..."

Jan. 25, 2002 News Feature by Michael King

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...stream of folks came to speak on behalf of Gary Bond, of all people. Bond is the film liaison..."

Dec. 12, 1997 News Feature

The 'Revolution' Will Be Televised

NBC ready to debut Texas-shot second season

"...a 22-episode sweep that will continue into May, says Gary Bond, head of the Austin Film Commission, but cameras..."

Sept. 20, 2013 Screens Feature by Joe O'Connell

An Entertaining Thought

Can Chamber Task Force Sell Our City?

"...with? "Oh, about $6,000," says the city's film liaison, Gary Bond, of the amount left over after salaries and..."

June 21, 1996 Screens Feature by Amy Smith

With Friends Like Jim Bob...

Developer Gary Bradley Is Sued by Old Pal as Finances Fade

"...Two years ago, Jim Bob Moffett and Gary Bradley were on the same side. Today, the two..."

March 28, 1997 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Austin Film Festival: Filmmakers of the World, Unite!

Why film commissions are really your friend

"...That off-the-cuff gag from Austin Film Commission chief Gary Bond summed up the Lone Stars: Film in Texas..."

Oct. 24, 2014 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Austin Considers Film Incentives

Localized subsidies proposed to fight off in-state competition

"...of $250,000. Austin Film Commission director of film marketing Gary Bond said, "It's not a huge bunch of money,..."

April 22, 2014 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

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