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"...portraits of artist friends not long after South by Southwest's cancellation. The series soon progressed into a tangible historical..."

April 9, 2021 Music Feature by Annie Lyons

Celebrate Texas Independents

A new touring program sends small films far and wide throughout the state

"...To name a few: the Southwest Alternate Media Project; the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston;..."

Dec. 3, 2010 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

The Medium Mash

Previewing MALI Women's Film & Performance Arts Festival

"..."defies categorization," you might find the logo of the Media Arts & Literacy Institute's Women's Film & Performance Arts..."

May 15, 2009 Screens Feature by Cindy Widner

TV Eye

The Territory

"...season, The Territory is an electronic art gallery featuring media art from all over the world. Originating in Texas,..."

June 22, 2007 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

We Have Met the Future, and It Is Us

Film on the Web, part II: the movies

"...talk. Wilcox is chief technical officer for South by Southwest, which this year is making trailers for its films..."

March 9, 2007 Screens Feature by Spencer Parsons

TV Eye

A Look Back

"...The Territory is a project of SWAMP (Southwest Alternate Media Project), the Austin Museum..."

April 28, 2006 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

TV Eye

Had your fill of frothy TV holiday fare? Weary of bowl games? Lost your buzz from all those holiday sweets? Well, then, 'The Territory' comes just in time.

"...time. The Austin Museum of Art partners with Houston's Southwest Alternate Media Project and KUHT-TV/Houston to bring the 29th..."

Dec. 31, 2004 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

Short Cuts

Marc Savlov courses through the Central Texas festival circuit.

"...had by calling 391-1863... It's almost time for the Southwest Alternate Media Project's annual Texas Film and Video Conference..."

Aug. 29, 2003 Screens Column by Marc Savlov

Frontier Television

The Territory 2003 season schedule

"...of short films that explores the edges of the media frontier, she's seen the changing landscape of independent filmmaking..."

Dec. 27, 2002 Screens Feature by Belinda Acosta

Will Pay Cash for Film

Texas Filmmakers' Production Fund underwrites independent film and video

"...Before the culture wars of the mid-1990s, the Houston-based Southwest Alternate Media Project (SWAMP) was there to lend a..."

Aug. 3, 2001 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

Outside the Box

The evolving idea of what it means to be experimental in this oh-so-traditional world is explored by filmmakers like Garcia Crow and Schiesari in the 25th season of The Territory, a television series showcasing the best short experimental works by film and video artists from Texas and around the world

"...globe. Produced by the Austin Museum of Art, the Southwest Alternate Media Project, and KUHT in Houston, the new..."

Oct. 20, 2000 Screens Feature by David Garza

Short Cuts

Upcoming events and workshops of interest to the Austin film community.

"...call for more content. Toward that end, the Houston-based Southwest Alternate Media Project (SWAMP) is accepting submissions on their..."

March 31, 2000 Screens Column by Marc Savlov

Gasoline Alley

The proposed Longhorn Pipeline fuels debate because of its proximity to South Austin neighborhoods, schools, and Edwards Aquifer.

"...Longhorn pipeline a few weeks ago, opponents of the project scrambled to organize neighborhood protests, fill public meetings, and..."

Nov. 19, 1999 News Feature by Mike Jasper

Small Screen, Big Ideas

The Territory Begins A New Season

"...this co-production of the Austin Museum of Art, the Southwest Alternate Media Project (SWAMP), and KUHT-TV (Houston) showcases some..."

Oct. 8, 1999 Screens Feature by Sarah Hepola

Short Cuts

"...going on in nearby Texas cities. In Houston, SWAMP (Southwest Alternate Media Project) presents its third season of film..."

June 18, 1999 Screens Column by Marjorie Baumgarten

Postmarks

"...boards and commissions, citizens, and council members. Many worthwhile projects were left out as the advisory committee and council..."

Oct. 30, 1998 Column

Frontier Television

"...is a co-production of the Austin Museum of Art, Southwest Alternate Media Project (SWAMP), and KUHT-TV (Houston), and is..."

Oct. 23, 1998 Screens Feature

Indie Shorts on Display

The Territory Begins New Season

"...the co-production of the Austin Museum of Art, the Southwest Alternate Media Project (SWAMP), and KUHT-TV (Houston) showcases some..."

Oct. 24, 1997 Screens Feature

Who's the Boss?

Deer Park Neighbors and Developer Vie for Control

"...many Austinites, who remember when this slab of the Southwest was naught but countryside -- that is, about five..."

Sept. 26, 1997 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Short Cuts

"...The Southwest Alternate Media Project (SWAMP) -- a longtime supporter of..."

July 4, 1997 Screens Column by Marjorie Baumgarten

A Whole Lotta Lava Going On

Winter/Spring Movie Sneaks

"...distributors are suddenly running scared and scrambling to find alternate release dates...."

Feb. 14, 1997 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

Please Kill Me and other ROCK & ROLL BOOKS of 1996

"...documentation, as punk rock's as much an ongoing art project as anything else. And hey, a rock club's hardly..."

Dec. 6, 1996 Books Feature

Happy Camper

Judith Sims on 23 Years with Austin's Art Museum

"...American Avant Garde Film Collection housed at the Rice Media Center in Houston. Sims explored a relationship with the..."

Nov. 15, 1996 Arts Feature by Rebecca S. Cohen

Pushing Boundaries

The Territory Begins 21st Season on KLRU-TV

"...and Houston by the Austin Museum of Art, Houston's Southwest Alternate Media Project (SWAMP), and Houston Public Television (KUHT-TV)..."

Oct. 4, 1996 Screens Feature by Alison Macor

The Envelope, Please

"...Knowing firsthand how a $2,700 completion grant from the Southwest Alternate Media Project in 1989 helped him finish a..."

Aug. 16, 1996 Screens Feature

The Envelope, Please

"...Knowing firsthand how a $2,700 completion grant from the Southwest Alternate Media Project in 1989 helped him finish a..."

Aug. 16, 1996 Screens Feature

New Season Begins Marking The Territory

"...Austin Museum of Art (executive producer Judith Sims), the Southwest Alternate Media Project (line producer, Celia Lightfoot), and KUHT-TV..."

Oct. 13, 1995 Arts Feature