Jobs in Austin's Entertainment Industry

"...those, only a small fraction are in the arts, entertainment, and media...."

March 14, 2003 News Feature

The Entertainment Economy

As the Austin film, music, and gaming scenes become a "cluster," civic leaders are looking for industrial-strength creativity

"...those leaders have cast their eyes upon the local entertainment industry...."

March 14, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Texas Moving Image Industry Incentive Program Could Be a Lifeline for the State Economy

From script to screen to jobs

"...debates in the upcoming session, the Texas Moving Image Industry Incentive Program (the state's film, TV, and gaming rebate)..."

Jan. 15, 2021 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

With SXSW 86'd, Foodservice Industry Preps for Struggle

And you thought extra sidework was bad? Oh, baby.

"...For Austin’s foodservice and hospitality industry, it’s like Santa Claus decided not to leave the..."

March 11, 2020 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Supporting the Queer Service and Entertainment Industries

How to help LGBTQIA workers during COVID-19 pandemic

"...close through at least May 1, the service and entertainment industries have been hit particularly hard. These industries, of..."

March 27, 2020 Qmmunity Post by A. Micah Mills

Faster Than Sound: Music Industry Workers Face Uncertainty Around Unemployment Benefits

Independent contractors advised: “When in doubt, go ahead and register”

"...6. Skinner joined a growing number of local music industry workers suddenly unemployed due to the COVID-19 pandemic and..."

March 27, 2020 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Faster Than Sound: Music Industry Workers Face Uncertainty Around Unemployment Benefits

Indie contractors advised: “When in doubt, go ahead and register”

"...6. Skinner joined a growing number of local music industry workers suddenly unemployed due to the COVID-19 pandemic and..."

March 24, 2020 Music Post by Rachel Rascoe

Breaking Ground: What Three New Studios Mean for the Texas Film Industry

Three new studios in the Austin area could mean space for the film industry to expand

"...went into long lease. Gannon said, "To grow the industry, we need to fill the spaces that we have,..."

March 17, 2023 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Faster Than Sound: Austin Music Industry Awards Grow Into Emo’s

Berkshire Hounds back a piano-smashing good time, non-Spring Break SXSW needs more volunteers, and Bayonne brings his piano home

"...of passage, then Sunday night at the Austin Music Industry Awards, I earned the merit badge. I also won..."

Feb. 22, 2019 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

The New Streaming Music Industry & Are Cloud Music Services the Same Old Song and Dance?

"...TuneCore, a digital music distribution service. "The traditional music industry now has a new income stream that is based..."

March 2, 2012 Music Feature by Doug Freeman

IFC Entertainment Picks Up 'Nights and Weekends'

"...Variety's reporting that IFC Entertainment bought worldwide rights to Joe Swanberg and Greta Gerwig's..."

March 10, 2008 SXSW Post by Kimberley Jones

Who Will Help the Hospitality Industry? And Who Else Has Closed?

Here's what's happening in the Austin culinary scene right now

"...sent in this brief on the state of the industry:..."

Sept. 16, 2020 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Coming to a Home Entertainment Center Near You

DVD: Devil Video Discs or DiVine Discs?

"...kid on the block has arrived. DVD. The electronics industry has wrapped DVD's fingers around laser's throat and the..."

April 17, 1998 Screens Review by Bud Simons

2014-15 Austin Music Industry Awards

"...Transmission Entertainment General Manager Bobby Garza..."

March 10, 2015 Photo Gallery

Incentives and R-Rated Entertainment

Amid bigger scandals, lawmaker plays the movie morality card again

"...report. Take his attack on the Texas Moving Image Industry Incentive Program (commonly, but incorrectly, called the film incentives)...."

Jan. 21, 2015 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Supermensch: The Legend of Shep Gordon

This film is a loving valentine to an unsung hero of the entertainment industry who's had an astonishing career.

"...loving, nudge-in-the-ribs valentine to this unsung hero of the entertainment industry. Its affection for this prince among putzes is..."

June 20, 2014 Movie Review by Steve Davis

Kickin' It Old Skool

Jamie Kennedy wakes up after a breakdancing injury put him in a coma 20 years ago. That's when this film's real trauma begins.

"...existence of Jamie Kennedy as a factor in the entertainment industry is a source of absolute confusion to me...."

May 4, 2007 Movie Review by Josh Rosenblatt

The Girl Next Door

"...housewife, became Stacy Valentine, rising starlet in the adult entertainment industry. Director Christine Fugate (Tobacco Blues) follows Stacy over..."

June 23, 2000 Movie Review by Sarah Hepola

Migrating North

As the Texas and national film industry feels the burn of runaway production, many agree with one directive: Blame Canada.

"...to go elsewhere before a homegrown, multibillion dollar, all-American industry suddenly turns around and finds itself a shadow of..."

Oct. 4, 2002 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

Jordan Levin on the Future of Rooster Teeth

Post-pandemic, the studio's general manager looks at the next steps

"...in the city knew about. But Jordan Levin, the industry veteran who now serves as RT's General Manager, knew..."

July 31, 2021 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

True Stories

Entertainment Tonight

"...The E! Entertainment Network announced that it will produce a quarterly series..."

June 18, 1999 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

Can Quibi Be Your New Go-To App?

CEO Meg Whitman on diversity and innovation in the new streamer

"...coronavirus lockdown has been a mixed affair for the entertainment industry. Production has halted, cinemas are closed, TV ratings..."

April 27, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

City Report on Music Division Revealed

Findings: Manager Don Pitts didn’t report fraudulent invoice

"...The city’s investigation into the Austin Music & Entertainment Division reveals that former Program Coordinator Ashley Buchanan, wanting..."

Feb. 17, 2017 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Faster Than Sound – Relocations & Precautions: Austin Recording Studios During COVID-19

Big Orange and Cacophony engineers relocate as recording industry tiptoes back into the studio.

"...venues during the COVID-19 pandemic, another sector of the entertainment industry largely dependent on indoor gatherings is forced to..."

July 17, 2020 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

How Has TABC Screwed You Lately?

Tales from the front lines of the Austin entertainment industry

"...regulations and operations impact specific roles in Austin's alcohol industry? How could they do better? We asked local constituents..."

Feb. 1, 2019 News Feature by Kevin Curtin

An Entertaining Thought

Can Chamber Task Force Sell Our City?

"...How that the big wigs downtown recognize entertainment as a legitimate growth industry, what's the next step?..."

June 21, 1996 Screens Feature by Amy Smith

In Between Days

Austin's Gaming Community on Where It's at and Where It's Headed

"...On the Future of Electronic Entertainment..."

April 28, 2000 Screens Feature by Brendan Sinclair

Now Speaking at SXSW: Ozzy Osbourne, Trent Reznor, Janelle Monae

Plus: St. Vincent, Carrie Brownstein, Judd Apatow, Desus & Mero

"...• The founder of SM Entertainment, one of Asia’s largest entertainment groups, and pioneer and..."

Feb. 11, 2020 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

High Tech Meets High Art in UT's CAET Initiative

New center teaches art students technical and computer skills

"...plans to fully unveil its Center for Arts and Entertainment Technologies (CAET) this Fall. The initiative within the College..."

Feb. 15, 2016 Screens Post by Tucker Whatley

The Avatar's Avatar

How game designer and Women's Game Conference Chair Sheri Graner Ray plans to save the industry from stagnation

"...Graner Ray, a senior game designer with Sony Online Entertainment, has spent the past 10 years voicing gender concerns,..."

Sept. 10, 2004 Screens Feature by Rachel Proctor May

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