Filmmaker and Film-Educator Paul Stekler Says Goodbye to UT

As he delivers his final class, the former head of UT-Austin's Department of Radio-Television-Film gives a commencement speech looking back on a career without a plan

"...Paul Stekler is a documentary filmmaker whose work includes the..."

May 6, 2022 Screens Feature by Paul Stekler

How UT’s Tom Schatz Shaped Austin’s Film Scene

Austin’s film community looks back at the 45-year legacy of a guiding force at UT RTF

"...Paul Stekler teaches documentary film production in RTF at the..."

Aug. 13, 2021 Screens Feature by Paul Stekler

The History and Historiography of MLK/FBI

Sam Pollard on the changing challenges of recording Black history

"...than I did when [former UT RTF department head Paul Stekler] and I did Eyes on the Prize. Even..."

Jan. 20, 2021 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Paul and "Molly & Ann"

Former UT RTF director chronicles the impact of two Texas icons

"...at around the same time is not lost on Paul Stekler, and he has the footage to prove it...."

Oct. 25, 2018 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Page Two: Moving Forward by Falling Backward

Keep on keeping on

"...in films, I successfully lobbied for this project. Following Paul Stekler's suggestion, Margaret made me an executive producer to..."

Aug. 26, 2016 Column by Louis Black

Public Notice: "We Are Orlando"

And Baton Rouge, and St. Paul, and Dallas ...

"...by the Center for New American Media, with Austin's Paul Stekler as co-executive producer, and some other Austin connections..."

July 15, 2016 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Sending Postcards From the Great Divide

UT RTF chair Paul Stekler on election year for PBS

"...As department head of UT-Austin's Radio-Television-Film program, documentarian Paul Stekler has taught a few lessons. Midway through his..."

July 10, 2016 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Page Two: I Am Trump, You Are Trump

The dangerous cancer of a charismatic populist demagogue leader

"...Witness Settin' the Woods on Fire, UT RTF head Paul Stekler's brilliant documentary on the ex-governor. After suffering defeat..."

June 3, 2016 Column by Louis Black

Austin Film Society Gala Tonight

Mingle with Austin's vibrant film community

"...(who we profiled in this week's issue), Andrew Bujalski, Paul Stekler, and many more. The crew at Rooster Teeth..."

Nov. 12, 2015 Screens Post by Josh Kupecki

UT's Radio-TV-Film Program Hits the Half-Century Mark

Department celebrates with student showcase screening

"...RTF Department Chair Paul Stekler says he's continuously impressed by the work of..."

Oct. 30, 2015 Screens Feature by Caitlin Moore

Screen Shots

A miscellany of film news and events

"...of UT Radio-Television-Film department chair and award-winning documentary filmmaker Paul Stekler. Stekler has been documenting the landscape of American..."

Oct. 9, 2015 Screens Column by Josh Kupecki

Page Two: Lights, Camera, Print Media

October 1985 was the strangest month

"...Laura Dunn, Hector Galán, Kat Candler, the Zellner brothers, Paul Stekler, Luke Savisky, Bob Byington, Mike Judge, Terrence Malick,..."

Sept. 18, 2015 Column by Louis Black

Spilled Milk in 'Chocolate City'

The racial realities of 'Getting Back to Abnormal' in New Orleans

"...perhaps a li'l voodoo, the film's four co-directors – Paul Stekler, Louis Alvarez, Andrew Kolker, and Peter Oda­bash­ian –..."

July 11, 2014 Screens Feature by Kate X Messer

Points of View

The 27th season of the doc series 'POV' begins tonight on KLRU

"...Abnormal by Louis Alvarez, Andrew Kolker, Peter Odabashian, and Paul Stekler – the department chair of UT’s Radio-Television-Film department,..."

June 23, 2014 Screens Post by Marjorie Baumgarten

Film Flam

Paul Stekler named Mentor of the Year, and other film news

"...• Paul Stekler, chairman of UT’s Department of Radio-Television-Film, has been..."

May 5, 2014 Screens Post by Marjorie Baumgarten

Around the World in Eight Films

Cultural snapshots give viewers something to write home about

"...white. Directors Louis Alvarez, Andrew Kolker, Peter Odabashian, and Paul Stekler take on the huge task of documenting the..."

March 8, 2013 Screens Feature by Jessi Cape

Thanks for the Memories

'Chronicle' staff past and present on 20 years of covering SXSW Film

"...Spiro, Richard Lewis, Don Howard, Ramona Diaz, Hector Galán, Paul Stekler, Matthew McConaughey, and Mike Judge. It seemed to..."

March 1, 2013 Screens Feature by The Screens Staff

SXSW Film 2013: The Janet Pierson Guide

Film fest chief talks themes, screens, and surprising changes

"...the D12 rolls its way. Then UT's defining documentarian Paul Stekler tackles race and politics in New Orleans against..."

Jan. 31, 2013 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Film Unveils March Lineup

So much ado!

"...(Raval also lensed The Bounceback); UT Radio/Television/Film department chair Paul Stekler reunites with Vote for Me collaborators Louis Alvarez,..."

Jan. 31, 2013 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Recommended at Texas Book Festival

Capsule reviews and panel info

"...moderated by Paul Stekler..."

Oct. 26, 2012 Books Feature

Think the Ghost of George Wallace Is Long Gone? Think Again

Revisiting Paul Stekler's 'Settin' the Woods on Fire'

"...in today's Statesman, filmmaker and University of Texas professor Paul Stekler explains the influence of Alabama segregationist Gov. George..."

Oct. 7, 2012 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Countdown to Kickoff

The new Longhorn Network debuts this week ... but good luck finding it

"...losing valuable studios and teaching space. RTF Department Chair Paul Stekler said there have been early talks about sharing..."

Aug. 26, 2011 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Game Changer

ESPN eyes prime real estate at UT's College of Communication

"...declined to comment on the negotiations. Radio-Television-Film Department Chair Paul Stekler said he is still waiting for details from..."

Feb. 25, 2011 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

There's a New Dean in Town

Stekler's new gig, first look at My Generation and Machete, and AFF news

"...Finally, the terrifically talented Paul Stekler has been named the new chair at the..."

Aug. 16, 2010 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Kind Words and Thoughts About Black

May 10, 2010 Postmarks

SBOE & Supremes

Hard right candidates go down in SBOE & Supreme Court run-offs

"...Rose by only 335 votes (a race immortalized in Paul Stekler's brilliant political documentary Last Man Stand­ing: Politics Texas..."

April 16, 2010 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Media Watch: KLRU's Numbers Don't Add Up

The recession has hit at KLRU

"...local arts organizations." KLRU's website still lists Downtown and Paul Stekler's Legislature show, Special Session, among its "KLRU Pro­ductions,"..."

May 22, 2009 News Feature by Kevin Brass

Media Watch: KXAN Bucks the Wave: Covers the News

KXAN bucks the wave – covers the news

"...KLRU could no longer muster support for Special Sessions, Paul Stekler's award-winning show covering the Legislature, which vanished this..."

Jan. 23, 2009 News Feature by Kevin Brass

No 'Special Session' on KLRU

Stekler show couldn't secure funding

"...the Legislature-themed show produced and hosted by Emmy-winning filmmaker Paul Stekler, will not be returning to public television station..."

Jan. 16, 2009 News Post by Lee Nichols

Dreams of Obama Online Now

Frontline series offers a bio of the incoming POTUS.

"...Austin filmmaker Paul Stekler is among the episode’s producers...."

Jan. 12, 2009 Screens Post by Belinda Acosta

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