New Director for Austin Film

Brian Gannon will replace Gary Bond at the Austin Film Commission

"...There's been a major casting change at the Austin Film Commission. After 30 years, Gary Bond has stepped down..."

July 31, 2015 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Council Weighs Film Incentives Deal

City looks to keep film and digital production inside city limits

"...With multiple sound stages, globally recognized local filmmakers like Richard Link­lat­er and Robert Rodriguez, and a large..."

April 25, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Texas Senate Warms Up to Film Incentives After Taylor Sheridan's Testimony

Yellowstone franchise mastermind makes argument for funding

"...long and star-studded hearing about how to attract more film and TV production to the Lone Star State...."

Oct. 10, 2024 News Post by Richard Whittaker

The Future Is in Flux for the Texas Film Incentive Program

Texas loses productions to states with bigger and better incentive programs

"...Don't call them film incentives. For nearly a decade, the creative industries have..."

Jan. 27, 2017 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

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 Had to Ask The queasy question Texas film folk have been afraid to utter is thus: Does..."

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

Austin Considers Film Incentives

Localized subsidies proposed to fight off in-state competition

"...Texas has economic incentives to encourage film, TV and video game projects to move to the..."

April 22, 2014 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Film News Top 10 of 2006

The top Texas stories of 2006

"...1) Save our film industry The biggest news for the Texas film industry..."

Jan. 5, 2007 Screens Column by Joe O'Connell

Film News

The 2005 numbers from the Texas Film Commission? Not bad. Gary Busey coming to town? Scary. Plus, Rhiannon Elizabeth Rodriguez-Avellán, Susan Youssef, and Tracie Laymon.

"...Bad, Can't Complain That's the verdict on the Austin film industry in 2005. Could have been better, has been..."

Dec. 30, 2005 Screens Column by Joe O'Connell

Film News

Wrapping up the Austin Film Festival

"...Will Robert Rodriguez be forced to shoot his next film (reliable reports say he will shoot a live-action The..."

Oct. 24, 2008 Screens Column by Joe O'Connell

Film News

Save the Texas film industry with a Spaghetti Western fundraiser with the stars and under the stars at Star Hill Ranch

"...the perfect example of the impact of ineffective Texas film incentives, and thus it's no surprise to see her..."

Oct. 3, 2008 Screens Column by Joe O'Connell

SXSW Film Goes Right to the Moon

Apollo 10 1/2, Sandra Bullock, and more join movie list

"...with not just a few titles for this year's film festival, but the complete list of all the movies..."

Feb. 2, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

McConaughey and Harrelson Ask Texas Senators for New Film Incentives

New fund would smooth out cash crunches ... for culture warriors

"...met yesterday to discuss a massive new investment in film and TV production incentives that would break the current..."

April 1, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

(Film Crews Are) Walking to New Orleans... and Shreveport... and Baton Rouge...

Louisiana's Lieutenant Governor Mitch Landrieu says his state is more than happy to offer a landing pad for incoming film crew flight.

"...Incentives? Louisiana's got your incentives hanging. Lieutenant Governor Mitch Landrieu spoke..."

May 22, 2008 Screens Post by Kate X Messer

Film News

The Top 10 things that had people talking in Austin film and TV this year

"...1) Television saved the film star..."

Jan. 4, 2008 Screens Column by Joe O'Connell

Film News

The Legislature's $20 million in proposed incentives to lure more film projects to Texas is emphasizing jobs and aiming to boost rural areas as well as larger cities like Austin; plus, Wes Anderson's next movie

"...Legislature's $20 million in proposed incentives to lure more film projects to Texas is emphasizing jobs and aiming to..."

March 18, 2005 Screens Column by Joe O'Connell

An Industry Perspective

Would Villa Muse revive Texas film industry? Not necessarily.

"...the savior of the local economy and the Texas film industry? That's what its backers claim, and they present..."

April 18, 2008 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

SXSW 09 Film Lineup Announced

What's all the ruckus? Why, it's the SXSW Film lineup!

"...when the complete lineup for the South by Southwest Film Festival popped up in our in-box. Sure, the fest..."

Feb. 1, 2009 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Film News

Pull the film loop tighter; plus, how to give Harry Knowles a heart attack

"...Pulling the film loop tighter The catch phrase for the Texas film..."

Sept. 8, 2006 Screens Column by Joe O'Connell

Feeding the Film

Sixteen-hour days, hundreds of hungry crew members, remote locations, tight facilities, and tough competition: Two local caterers go to the movies

"...to get a feel for the world of the film-catering company...."

Aug. 6, 2004 Food Feature by Mick Vann

Film News

Incentives, the end of Sinus, Screen Door, and more

"...Film incentives battle plan Expect the Texas Motion Picture Alliance..."

Jan. 19, 2007 Screens Column by Joe O'Connell

Film News

Finally, something louder than a whisper for incentives, but it'll take a roar; plus, Bill Plympton, Texas on TV, and Dinesh Potluri

"...The news Texas film folk had been awaiting came quietly last week, but..."

Feb. 4, 2005 Screens Column by Joe O'Connell

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

Film News

Watchdog group Texans for Public Justice has a bone to pick with the guv and his new film incentives proposal

"...Perry Pushes Extra Film Bucks; Watchdog Group Barks..."

Dec. 26, 2008 Screens Column by Joe O'Connell

Film News

Texas could be like New York

"...case, Brian O'Leary, vice president of NBC/Universal, was talking film incentives – not Yankee pride – when he described..."

March 16, 2007 Screens Column by Joe O'Connell

Film News

TV to the rescue, 'Madman' Robert Rodriguez, and more news

"...TV saved the 2006 film star The boob tube saved the Texas film industry..."

Dec. 29, 2006 Screens Column by Joe O'Connell

Film News

Last thoughts on Altman, courtesy of collaborator Stephen Harrigan; plus, incentives and local interest

"...Robert Altman died, with an early 2007 start to filming planned. Now, the project is in limbo. "All I..."

Dec. 1, 2006 Screens Column by Joe O'Connell

Austin Film Society Announces Recipients for Feature Film Grants

$110,000 distributed to 15 Texas projects

"...funding can be a tough hurdle on an indie filmmaker’s path to finishing a project. For the recipients of..."

Sept. 12, 2023 Screens Post by Mae Lackey

Pet Sematary Remake to Close SXSW Film

Midnighters, Festival Favorites, plus shorts all announced

"...at the beginning, horror at the end: After SXSW Film (March 8-17) announced that Jordan Peele's eagerly awaited doppelganger..."

Feb. 6, 2019 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Film News

Dallas continues to dominate the Texas Motion Picture Alliance

"...The Texas film industry may be united through the Texas Motion Picture..."

July 18, 2008 Screens Column by Joe O'Connell

Film News

Action: The state Senate and House incentive bills are in committee; a 'Scanner' delay; plus, Marc English, Joe Conway, and Sandra Bullock

"...Bill on Capitol Grounds: Efforts to boost the Texas film industry and fight off the evil hordes from Louisiana..."

April 1, 2005 Screens Column by Joe O'Connell

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