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

Now Streaming in Austin: 1985

Yen Tan's AIDS drama is about people drama, not a disease

"...was allowed to define a vast number of people. Yen Tan's incredible queer drama 1985 took its power away..."

June 8, 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

Now Streaming in Austin: Night Flight Plus

Three local short films in the launch lineup for “Short Film Showcase”

"...very different kind of haunting in "The Outfit," a Yen Tan collaboration with Hutch Crane about an ambitious young..."

Jan. 10, 2020 Screens Column 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

Now Streaming in Austin: "The Outfit"

Yen Tan's political comedy "The Outfit" asks if the clothes make the man

"..."The Outfit," the short magical-realist political comedy directed by Yen Tan (1985) and co-written by Tan and editor Don..."

June 7, 2019 Screens Column by Richard Whittaker

Don't Miss the Austin Film Society Grants Deadline

Last chance to apply for these career-making funds

"...included indie film pioneer Eagle Pennel and current scene constant Bob Byington: last year featured mainstays like Yen Tan..."

June 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

AFCA Announces Local Film Short List

Five Austin films in contention for the annual award

"...on their end-of-year lists, and one of the most important considerations is the prestigious Austin Film Award. Today the..."

Dec. 11, 2018 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

1985

Stunning AIDS drama looks beyond the disease and into grief

"...Directed by: Yen Tan. Starring: Cory Michael Smith, Virginia Madsen, Michael Chiklis,..."

Nov. 30, 2018 Movie Review by Matthew Monagle

New Name but Same Mission for aGLIFF

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

"...also has another celebrated Austinite in the mix, filmmaker Yen Tan, who will receive the festival's inaugural tribute award...."

Sept. 7, 2018 Screens Feature by Josh Kupecki

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

Austin Film Society Announces 2018 Grant Winners

Recipients show strength and diversity of Texas filmmakers

"...in the pages of the Chronicle, including Dallas-to-Austin transplant Yen Tan. His narrative feature 1985 is one of the..."

Sept. 5, 2018 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

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

AGLIFF Closing With Mapplethorpe

Festival adds major bio-pic, plus complete line-up

"...a retrospective for the fest's first ever Tribute honoree, Yen Tan. In addition, there will be a special celebration..."

July 26, 2018 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

PJ Raval's Call Her Ganda Will Open aGLIFF 2018

Local director headlines roster of new and returning films

"...a double bill, as aGLIFF celebrates another Texan filmmaker, Yen Tan, as the recipient of its first ever Tribute..."

July 11, 2018 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

ATX Film News

Acquisitions, awards, and a big gaming rumor

"...cabinet space: After scooping the Grand Jury Prize for Outstanding North American Documentary Feature at the Los Angeles Asian..."

July 6, 2018 Screens Column by Richard Whittaker

AFS Grant Emphasizes Diversity

Society offering $130,000 for emerging filmmakers

"...them to join the ranks of previous recipients like Yen Tan (1985), Clay Liford (Slash) Kat Candler (Hellion), Karen..."

April 3, 2018 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Yen Tan Sets a Timeless Drama Against the AIDS Crisis at SXSW Film

A different spirit of Christmas in Dallas filmmaker's 1985

"...about death, 1985 is full of life. Dallas-based director Yen Tan's latest feature film gracefully portrays one man's struggle..."

March 9, 2018 Screens Feature 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

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