AFS Announces Short Film Grant Recipients

Society breaks $2 million in assistance to filmmakers

"...of great careers. That's why the Austin Film Society's grant program is dedicated to nurturing even the smallest projects...."

Dec. 20, 2019 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Grant Endorses Doherty

Defeated primary candidate endorses his Democratic opponent

"...Perhaps moved by the spirit of the Clintons, Dan Grant, a former Democratic candidate for Congressional District 10, has..."

Oct. 9, 2008 News Post by Lee Nichols

District Attorney Ronnie Earle Endorses Dan Grant

Travis District Attorney takes sides in CD 10 race

"...but today Ronnie Earle announced his support for Dan Grant for the 10th Congressional District. Who will win this..."

Feb. 29, 2008 News Post by Lee Nichols

Grant Out of CD10 Race

Democrat cites interim maps as campaign wraps up

"...have just claimed another victim: Travis County Democrat Dan Grant has announced that he will not challenge incumbent Republican..."

March 7, 2012 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Austin Film Society Announces 2018 Grant Winners

Recipients show strength and diversity of Texas filmmakers

"...with the list of recipients of the 2018 AFS Grants truly reflecting that state’s talent pool...."

Sept. 5, 2018 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

AFS Announces 2019 Feature Grant Recipients

Over $100,000 in cash and aid for next generation of filmmakers

"...a completed movie. That's why the Austin Film Society Grants are such a vital part of the state's moviemaking..."

Sept. 4, 2019 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Local Architecture Firm Opens $20K Grant Application for Nonprofits

Jump on it – applications close May 19

"...their services have a unique opportunity this month. The Michael Hsu Office of Architecture – the firm behind a..."

April 21, 2023 News Feature by Dex Wesley Parra

CD 10: Doherty Over Grant

"...Larry Joe Doherty's cash advantage and international-elections expert Dan Grant's collection of impressive endorsements, this battle for the Dem..."

March 7, 2008 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

AFS Announces 2020 Short Film Grant Recipients

Projects from Austin, Dallas, El Paso get support

"...films announced today as the latest recipients of AFS Grants...."

Dec. 16, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Chef Matt Jennings Collaborates with Olamaie’s Chef Michael Fojtasek

The Austin Food and Wine Alliance dinner series starts June 28

"...Proceeds from the four dinners benefit AFWA’s culinary grant program which provides financial support to those bringing culinary..."

June 27, 2018 Food Post by Emily Beyda

Michael Galvan Wants to Go to Trial ... Quickly

Cold case suspect says put up or shut up to District Attorney's Office

"...Michael Galvan has been in the Travis County Jail since..."

Oct. 12, 2018 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

TFPF Grant Recipients Announced

"...Production Fund panel awarded a total of $50,000 in grant money to the following Texas filmmakers and their projects:..."

Sept. 14, 2001 Screens Feature

Goodbye, Daily Juice; We’re Gonna Miss You, Sa-Tén; Glad You’ve Stopped Burning, Shoal Creek Saloon; Congrats, TFWA Grant Winners; Are You Totes Insane, Proud Mary?; and More…

All the news that’s fit to get your taste buds quivering

"...Speaking of awards: Fueled by $107,500 in grants from the Texas Food & Wine Alliance, 19 Texas-based..."

Jan. 25, 2023 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Mickey Blue Eyes

"...Fox, Burt Young, Jeanne Tripplehorn, James Caan and Hugh Grant. Stammeringly eloquent and boyishly endearing, with excellent comic timing..."

Aug. 27, 1999 Movie Review by Hollis Chacona

Amazing Grace

Unfortunately, what makes British abolitionist William Wilberforce a great man is also what makes him dull: his single-minded righteousness.

"...Directed by: Michael Apted. Starring: Ioan Gruffudd, Romola Garai, Youssou N’Dour, Albert..."

Feb. 23, 2007 Movie Review by Josh Rosenblatt

Fruitvale Station

This hot-button film creates a sad portrait of a young black man unjustly shot down.

"...Directed by: Ryan Coogler. Starring: Michael B. Jordan, Melonie Diaz, Octavia Spencer, Ariana Neal, Kevin..."

July 26, 2013 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Austin Film Society Announces 2016 Grants

Program gives much-needed funds to Texas filmmakers

"...are funding this year, as part of their AFS Grant program...."

Aug. 29, 2016 Screens Post by Josh Kupecki

SXSW Announces Film Lineup

Edgar Wright's Baby Driver, Ben Wheatley's Free Fire, and more

"...Fire. Filling out the trio is yet another Brit, Michael Winterbottom, who brings his music doc about Wolf Alice,..."

Jan. 31, 2017 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Extreme Measures

"...Directed by: Michael Apted. Starring: Hugh Grant, Gene Hackman, Sarah Jessica Parker,..."

Sept. 27, 1996 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

More on CD 10

The Democratic candidates discuss the issues

"...My interviews with Dan Grant and Larry Joe Doherty covered much more than could..."

Nov. 9, 2007 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Austin Film Society Announces Recipients for Feature Film Grants

$110,000 distributed to 15 Texas projects

"...the recipients of the Austin Film Society’s 2023 AFS Grant for Feature Films, the leap toward a finished movie..."

Sept. 12, 2023 Screens Post by Mae Lackey

Dom Hemingway

Jude Law, all piss-and-vinegar as the titular safe-cracker, can't light the fuse of this dud.

"...Directed by: Richard Shepard. Starring: Jude Law, Richard E. Grant, Demian Bichir, Emilia Clarke, Kerry Condon and Madalina Ghenea...."

April 18, 2014 Movie Review by Josh Kupecki

Skateaway

"...Skateaway by Michael Grant Jaffe..."

Nov. 19, 1999 Books Review by Ada Calhoun

Away From Her

Based on a short story by Alice Munro and confidently directed by actress-turned-director Sarah Polley, this drama starring the stunning-as-ever Julie Christie is a penetrating story about love's mysteries.

"...Directed by: Sarah Polley. Starring: Julie Christie, Gordon Pinsent, Michael Murphy, Olympia Dukakis, Kristen Thomson and Wendy Crewson. If..."

May 18, 2007 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Did You Hear About the Morgans?

Hugh Grant and Sarah Jessica Parker play a feuding New York City couple who rediscover their love while out West.

"...Directed by: Marc Lawrence. Starring: Hugh Grant, Sarah Jessica Parker, Sam Elliott, Mary Steenburgen, Michael Kelly,..."

Dec. 18, 2009 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Number 23

Joel Schumacher and Jim Carrey combine their dubious talents to create an even more dubious movie in which a man becomes obsessed with the number 23.

"...it? After all, this isn’t Howard Hawks and Cary Grant we’re talking about. One is a director whose collected..."

March 2, 2007 Movie Review by Josh Rosenblatt

In Her Shoes

Even if these Shoes are not perfectly stitched, the fit is nevertheless comfortable and the look is polished.

"...Eminem, and better-than-usual performances from pros like Kim Basinger, Michael Douglas, Russell Crowe, and Kevin Spacey. In In Her..."

Oct. 7, 2005 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

2011 Texas Filmmakers' Production Fund Recipients Announced

2011 TFPF winners announced

"...for us Texans, though, the Austin Film Society's annual grant program the Texas Filmmakers' Production Fund just awarded a..."

Aug. 29, 2011 Screens Post by Marc Savlov

Now What Does This Say About the Texas Democratic Party?

CD 10 candidates line up some, um … powerhouse endorsements.

"...the Democrats in the Congressional District 10 race, Dan Grant and Larry Joe Doherty, have lined up a few...."

Jan. 15, 2008 News Post by Lee Nichols

Small Time Crooks

"...Directed by: Allen. Starring: Woody Allen, Tracey Ullman, Hugh Grant, Elaine May, Michael Rapaport, Tony Darrow, Jon Lovitz and..."

May 19, 2000 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

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