Sundance Taps Texas Filmmakers for 2013 Fest

Richard Linklater, David Gordon Green, Andrew Bujalski, and more head to Park City to show off new films

"...edgy, forward-thinking, modestly budgeted films: Andrew Bujalski's Computer Chess, Yen Tan's Pit Stop, and Hannah Fidell's A Teacher. Bastian..."

Dec. 7, 2012 Screens Feature by Kimberley Jones

Mama Drama

The comedy in 21st century babymaking

"...surrounding pregnancy, birth, and parenting, writer/director Jonathan Lisecki's Gayby stands out as a surprisingly sweet and charming exploration of..."

March 9, 2012 Screens Feature by Melanie Haupt

Alphabet Soup: aGLIFF, IFP, and Other Announcements

Announcements from aGLIFF, Austin represents at the IFP, and more

"...productions. All That We Love, written by Pit Stop’s Yen Tan and Wuss’ Clay Liford and directed by Tan,..."

July 25, 2014 Screens Post by Marjorie Baumgarten

Familiar Features at Dallas International Film Festival

Revisit some favorites that hit Austin already

"...Yen Tan's third feature finds humanity in transaction and follows..."

April 4, 2013 Screens Post by Monica Riese

AFS Cinema Hosts Tribute to the "Quiet Engine" of Austin Film

A celebration of Mark Reeb

"...names but on reliable and committed workhorses. Such a constant figure was Mark Reeb, an actor and producer who..."

Jan. 19, 2024 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Goes Monster Hunting With Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Amongst Thieves

Evil Dead Rises and more added to festival lineup

"...debut of Eva Longoria, with Jesse Garcia as Richard Montanez, the man who revolutionized the snack game with the..."

Jan. 11, 2023 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Announces Grand Jury Award Winners

Austinite Iliana Sosa wins twice for What We Leave Behind

"...Film Winner: "All the Crows in the World" (D: Tang Yi) Special Jury Recognition for Directing and Community Filmmaking:..."

March 16, 2022 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Austin Film Society Opens AFS Grant

Applications being accepted now for narrative, doc features

"...Candler (Hellion, the Zellner Brothers (Kid-Thing), Andrew Bujalski (Results), Yen Tan (Pit Stop), Keith Maitland (Tower), and many more...."

April 12, 2021 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Film Jury Awards Announced

The Fallout, Lily Topples the World take big wins

"...It is an intense, moving piece that highlights an important issue to which one can’t help but feel connected.”..."

March 19, 2021 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Programming Maestro Jim Brunzell Leaving aGLIFF

Award-winning artistic director departs after seven years

"...his tenure with aGLIFF has seen its reputation and standing on the national stage increase, while retaining its position..."

Dec. 23, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

AFS Announces 2020 Feature Grant Recipients

Special new fund will help those hit by SXSW cancellation

"...as recognizable and pivotal to the Texas scene as Yen Tan (Pit Stop), Heather Courtney (Where Soldiers Come From),..."

Sept. 1, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Let AFS Help Fund Your Film

Annual grant cycle for independent Texas filmmakers opens

"...That's why the Austin Film Society Grants are so important, especially in the middle of the cornonavirus pandemic. This..."

May 6, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

A Decade in Austin Films

The city’s cinema, from indie visions to Oscar winners and international blockbusters

"...as a music city into one of the most important creative hubs for cinematic storytelling. Our writers have looked..."

Dec. 27, 2019 Screens Feature by The Screens Staff

AFS Announces 2019 Feature Grant Recipients

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

"...including David Lowery, Kat Candler, Augustine Frizzell, Andrew Bujalski, Yen Tan, Heather Courtney, Keith Maitland, Annie Silverstein, Todd Rohal,..."

Sept. 4, 2019 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

2019 Texas Film Awards at AFS Cinema

"...Filmmaker Yen Tan at AFS Cinema during the 2019 Texas Film..."

March 8, 2019 Photo Gallery

Austin Film Critics Release 2018 Awards Nominee Lists

Roster includes new stunt and mo-cap categories

"...Road Yalitza Aparicio, Roma Austin Film Award 1985 (D. Yen Tan) Call Her Ganda (D. PJ Raval) Damsel (D...."

Dec. 28, 2018 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

The Austin Chronicle Top 10 Films of 2018

Our favorite films from our least favorite year

"...some of our directors at their very best – Yen Tan's tender AIDS drama, 1985; PJ Raval's gut-punch indictment..."

Dec. 28, 2018 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Qmmunity

Like community, but queerer

"...in some of film's most visionary makers (PJ Raval, Yen Tan, and Lisa Donato!), but also debuting panels. In..."

Sept. 7, 2018 Column by Sarah Marloff

Events to Help Queer Up Your Autumn

As the temperatures cool, the queers come out to play

"...premieres from local favorites (PJ Raval), celebrating Texas icons (Yen Tan), and more than 100 LGBTQ-focused films from across..."

Aug. 30, 2018 Qmmunity Post by Sarah Marloff

Gay Place

Queer comedy returns to ColdTowne

"...relate to. As the new-to-the-Ranch director, Lincoln says she's "constantly blown away by the genius group of artists" behind..."

Aug. 17, 2018 Column by Sarah Marloff

Austin Film News

Locals at SXSW, plus RSVP for a Maybe Shower

"...programming. Heading further afield in the Lone Star State, Yen Tan dives deep into the early days of the..."

March 9, 2018 Screens Column by Richard Whittaker

Your Queer Guide to SXSW

Keeping things kweer in 2018

"...“can truly ungender fashion as a means of intersectional resistance and liberation.”..."

March 2, 2018 Qmmunity Post by Sarah Marloff

2018 SXSW Film Venue Guide

Where to go, how to get there, and how to navigate the lines

"...features from Austin filmmakers like the Zellner Brothers and Yen Tan, as well as free community screenings highlighting the..."

March 1, 2018 SXSW Post

ATX Film News

Our monthly guide to what's filming and screening

"...previously announced names like the Zellner brothers with Damsel, Yen Tan's AIDS drama 1985, and Ethan Hawke's Blaze: Owen..."

Feb. 16, 2018 Screens Column by Richard Whittaker

The Eyeslicer Roadshow Aims to Melt Your Brain

Low-budget, lo-fi shorts celebrate radical filmmaking

"...and democratizing great work, but it's really hard to stand out." That double-edged sword is particularly brutal for short..."

Oct. 13, 2017 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Austin Film Society Announces 2017 Film Grants

$143,000 in cash and support awarded to 34 filmmakers

"...1985 Narrative Feature in Post-Production Director and writer: Yen Tan $10,000 cash for Post-Production Kodak Film Award (in-Kind):..."

Aug. 28, 2017 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Niche Streaming Sites for the Holidays

Give the gift of worlds of entertainment just a click away

"...cache; so, subscribers can see features by locals like Yen Tan or Kat Candler, all while reading "Notebook" interviews..."

Nov. 18, 2016 Screens Feature by Josh Kupecki

Austin Film Society Announces 2016 Grants

Program gives much-needed funds to Texas filmmakers

"...Kodak Film Award (in-kind): $4,500 in film stock A misunderstanding with authorities separates a homeless veteran, Daniel Sidney, from..."

Aug. 29, 2016 Screens Post by Josh Kupecki

SXSW Film Adds Midnighters and More

Horror lineup announced, plus shorts and more

"...sniper. Cast: Ashley Bell, Pat Healy, Alan Ruck, Darby Stanchfield, Larry Fessenden, Graham Skipper, James Landry Hebert, Michael Villar..."

Feb. 9, 2016 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Eyeing the Niche

Local filmmakers head to Sundance with "The Send-Off"

"...include Kat Candler's Hellion, Hannah Fidell's 6 Years, and Yen Tan's Pit Stop. When Bresnan gave Williams and Duffy..."

Feb. 5, 2016 Screens Feature by Sean L. Malin

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