Sundance Film Festival Short Film Tour 2019

The fest's best shorts are a diverse treat

"...One of the most recognized film festivals in the country has curated a showcase of..."

Sept. 6, 2019 Movie Review by Josh Kupecki

Sundance Announces Shorts Program

Texans get the nod

"...Sundance announced its 2010 short film program yesterday, and a..."

Dec. 8, 2009 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

The Toronto International Film Festival

A first-timer's diary

"...number of ways, but it plays to the international film community elite. Telluride is film-centric, but it isn't a..."

Dec. 12, 2003 Screens Feature by Louis Black

Austin Asian American Film Festival Raises Its Profile

Asian cinema is back on the calendar and AAAFF celebrates its filmmakers

"...Minor, from Vietnam to Switzerland, the Austin Asian American Film Festival celebrates the diversity of the global Asian experience...."

June 14, 2019 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Five Essential Films at the Austin Asian American Film Festival

Across nations and diasporas, AAAFF explores the most intriguing, experimental, and entertaining movies from Asian filmmakers

"...Austin-based filmmaker Kayla Abuda Galang brings her Sundance award-winning and SXSW-selected..."

June 23, 2023 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Austin Polish Film Festival Breaks New Ground and Keeps Up With Tradition

The 14th fest focuses on the media's responsibility and the perspectives of women

"...Now in its 14th year, the Austin Polish Film Festival remains one of the under-the-radar gems of this..."

Nov. 1, 2019 Screens Feature by Anne S. Lewis

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

Tom Petty, Charli XCX, and Demi Lovato Headline SXSW Film 2021 List

Festival drops complete lineup, with 2020 titles getting their shot

"...South by Southwest, find harmony in the three headlining films announced for this year’s streaming festival...."

Feb. 10, 2021 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Austin Film Society Announces 2018 Grant Winners

Recipients show strength and diversity of Texas filmmakers

"...The biggest challenge facing first time and independent filmmakers is often finance, and that’s just one barrier to..."

Sept. 5, 2018 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

'Hellion' Headed to Sundance

New Kat Candler short to world-premiere in January

"...Looks like the Austin carpool to Sundance is getting crowded: Kat Candler (jumping off bridges) will..."

Dec. 6, 2011 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Open Festival Season

Taking aim at Banff and Blowin' Up a Spot

"...P.O.W.'s (Poet on Watch) home-brewed women's film festival has been active since the former NBC videographer..."

April 28, 2006 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

Sundance Short Film Tour 2021

Best of the fest in these perfect miniatures

"...With their tight running times and limited scopes, short films tend to elicit equally succinct responses. Think: hmmm, ha,..."

Aug. 20, 2021 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Austin Film Society Announces 2016 Grants

Program gives much-needed funds to Texas filmmakers

"...of the financial fuel to the flames of Texas filmmakers' passions, today the Austin Film Society released the projects..."

Aug. 29, 2016 Screens Post by Josh Kupecki

SXSW Film 2013: The Janet Pierson Guide

Film fest chief talks themes, screens, and surprising changes

"...job – and the toughest job. As the SXSW Film Festival director, she leads the team that selected the..."

Jan. 31, 2013 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Film Flam

Accolades for Austin filmmakers, more cray-cray at the Texas Film Commission, and we crack the code on SXSW's opening night film

"...new clearinghouse. First up, a whole passel of Austin filmmakers have nabbed serious accolades recently. The Independent Spirit Awards..."

Dec. 17, 2010 Screens Column by Kimberley Jones

SXSW Announces Film Lineup

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

"...125 films. 85 world premieres. 11 North American first time looks,..."

Jan. 31, 2017 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Film News

Making 'Room' for Kyle Henry in Cannes; plus, 'August Evening,' 'Everything in Between,' and 'Dallas'

"...Kyle Henry's Room has been selected for the Cannes Film Festival, this on the heels of a Sundance screening...."

April 29, 2005 Screens Column by Joe O'Connell

Land of 1,000 Dances

Sundance Film Festival 1997

"...In her festival coverage for Cinemania Online, Sheila Benson is the first..."

Jan. 31, 1997 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

aGLIFF's 2017 Lineup Announced

Celebrating 30 years of queer entertainment with films for everyone

"...Austin’s first and only queer film festival celebrates its 30th anniversary next month and if..."

Aug. 1, 2017 Screens Post by Iman Shah

Reflections

SXSW Film Festival and Conference

"...here are the first round of reviews of some films currently showing in the SXSW Film Festival. The symbols..."

March 14, 1997 Screens Feature

Short Cuts

Local asses contribute to community.

"...and netted a cool $5,400 for the Saturday Morning Film Club, Knowles monthly film program for cinematically deprived youth..."

Dec. 27, 2002 Screens Column by Marc Savlov

Short Cuts

How to make T-shirts without violating child labor laws.

"...Gunning -- who was featured in several Richard Linklater films including Slacker, The Newton Boys, and Waking Life, as..."

Dec. 20, 2002 Screens Column by Marc Savlov

aGLIFF Announces Lineup

Austin's favorite LGBTQ fest drops next month

"...The fall festival season kicks off this September with an eclectic program..."

July 28, 2015 Screens Post by Josh Kupecki

Outside of Society

Does Austin have enough room for two queer film festivals?

"...26th season of the Austin Gay and Lesbian International Film Festival – redubbed Polari26 (aGLIFF/Polari) – last October, and..."

May 2, 2014 Screens Feature by Kate X Messer

New Name but Same Mission for aGLIFF

The All Genders, Lifestyles, and Identities Film Festival embraces the diversity of queer culture

"...hats he wears: a writer for various outlets (the film website Hammer to Nail being one of his current..."

Sept. 7, 2018 Screens Feature by Josh Kupecki

Into Thin Air

The already under way adventures of Austinites at the Dances Sun and Slam, and what they might mean for the local scene

"...Of course, there's nothing new about filmmakers struggling to get prints ready in time for Sundance,..."

Jan. 21, 2005 Screens Feature by Spencer Parsons

Do a Little Dance

"...one million? Or is it possible to define independent filmmaking by its aesthetic, attitude, or sensibility? Maybe the form..."

Feb. 12, 1999 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

Fade In

Austin Heart of Film Screenwriters Conference & Festival

"...Programmer Jason White and co-founders Barbara Morgan and Marsha Miller..."

Oct. 3, 1997 Screens Feature by Russell Smith

"I Made a Movie, and They Didn't Want It!"

Shut out by distribution companies, indie filmmakers go DIY when it comes to getting their movie out there.

"...store racks. An acquisitions company bids on an indie filmmaker's movie and distributes it in theatres...."

July 11, 2003 Screens Feature by Kimberley Jones

Shortcuts

"...Film news this time of year usually revolves around Park..."

Dec. 6, 1996 Screens Column

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