Austin Film Scene: Where Pragmatism Meets Idealism

‘The New York Times’ floats a capital idea

"...concludes Melena Ryzik in a profile of our city’s film scene, which appears in this Sunday’s New York Times...."

May 18, 2013 Screens Post by Marjorie Baumgarten

New Leader at the Film Commission

Entertainment attorney becomes temp boss

"...Big change over at the Texas Film Commission: The governor's office has appointed a member of..."

Dec. 18, 2010 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Film News

Local production heats up, and a UT professor makes it to the Oscar doc short list

"...Usually the winter months mark hibernation for the Texas film industry, but, perhaps spurred by a combo of the..."

Nov. 30, 2007 Screens Column by Joe O'Connell

Film News

Finally, something louder than a whisper for incentives, but it'll take a roar; plus, Bill Plympton, Texas on TV, and Dinesh Potluri

"...The news Texas film folk had been awaiting came quietly last week, but..."

Feb. 4, 2005 Screens Column by Joe O'Connell

African-American Independent Film Festival (Southwestern University)

"...Directed by: Various. The first annual African-American Independent Film Festival honors Jessie Maple Patton, who has opened many..."

April 4, 2001 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Austin Films For the First Wave of Austin Film Festival

Fugitive Dreams, Horton Foote doc in first wave

"...The team behind Austin Film Festival promised that they'd stick to their mission of..."

Aug. 27, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Numbers Don't Lie, Film Rebates Work

Which films and TV shows quit Austin over lack of rebates?

"...With the Legislature's budget arguments almost done, the film, TV, and video-game industries nervously await the fate of..."

May 25, 2017 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Fitzmaurice Quits Texas Film Commission

UPDATE: TXMPA president praises exiting TFC executive director

"...stepped down as interim executive director of the Texas Film Commission...."

July 6, 2012 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Film News

Save the Texas film industry with a Spaghetti Western fundraiser with the stars and under the stars at Star Hill Ranch

"...the perfect example of the impact of ineffective Texas film incentives, and thus it's no surprise to see her..."

Oct. 3, 2008 Screens Column by Joe O'Connell

Film News

Incentives, the end of Sinus, Screen Door, and more

"...Film incentives battle plan Expect the Texas Motion Picture Alliance..."

Jan. 19, 2007 Screens Column by Joe O'Connell

SXSW Film 06

March 10-18

"...our cover and front and center for our SXSW Film 06 preview because we've responded to their movies as..."

March 10, 2006 Screens Feature by Shawn Badgley

Brian Gannon Kickstarts the Austin Film and TV Scene While It's Down

"...Would there be an Austin film and TV industry right now if it weren't for..."

Nov. 27, 2020 Features Feature by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Film Review: Sell/Buy/Date

Sarah Jones' sex work play becomes a self-analytical film

"...This new film iteration of Sell/Buy/Date has its roots in creator Sarah..."

March 22, 2022 Screens Post by Marjorie Baumgarten

AFF: Film Critics and the Industry Panel

Print and web critics wonder if they still matter

"...When elite members of the print and online film criticism community gathered to talk shop at Friday’s Film..."

Oct. 23, 2010 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

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

Celebrating the 2018/19 Austin Music Industry Award Winners

Behind-the-scenes players of Austin music get their night

"...Mike Wiebe (pictured above, l-r) hosted the Austin Music Industry Awards, the fifth annual celebration of the behind-the-scenes talents..."

Feb. 18, 2019 Music Post by Kimberley Jones

Austin Film Community Appreciates Wynn's Vision and Leadership

"...the mayor's strong record when it comes to the film industry. Both as a council member and as mayor,..."

June 9, 2004 Postmarks

Austin Film Festival Puts Diversity First

Writer-focused fest plans to amplify more unheard voices

"...the keywords in contemporary cinema culture. As the Austin Film Festival enters its 25th year, the writer-focused fest has..."

Dec. 19, 2017 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Austin Film Festival Teases Lineup

AFF releases first titles scheduled for 2017 fest

"...The Austin Film Festival, set to take place October 26-November 2, has..."

Aug. 22, 2017 Screens Post by Marjorie Baumgarten

Wanna See the Season 3 Premiere of Industry Early? Better Get Yourself to ATX TV Festival.

Austin fest will also premiere Julio Torres’ new HBO show Fantasmas

"...since the symphonically fucked up baby investment bankers of Industry have been on our airwaves. I bear good news:..."

March 27, 2024 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Austin’s 2020 Film Festival Calendar

Your print-out-and-keep guide for movie lovers

"...19-23: OUTsider Film & Arts Festival Combining performance and projected works with..."

Jan. 10, 2020 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Adds 102 Movies to 2019 Film Festival Lineup

After Us, what else does the film fest have in store?

"...Start your SXSW Film Festival planning now: the annual celebration of screens large..."

Jan. 16, 2019 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Your Weekend in Film

Nothing wrong with a little escapism

"...After a week like this one, we could all..."

Sept. 1, 2017 Screens Post by The Screens Staff

SXSW Film Adds Midnighters and More

Horror lineup announced, plus shorts and more

"...Booking a film festival is about whittling. This year, the SXSW Film..."

Feb. 9, 2016 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Austin Film Society Announces 2015 Grants

Newcomers and established names get AFS boost

"...Independent filmmaking is tough, but raising money for indie filmmaking is..."

Sept. 1, 2015 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Film Unveils March Lineup

So much ado!

"...The big story coming out of this year’s Sundance Film Festival was the wealth of standout films made by..."

Jan. 31, 2013 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

SXSW 2012 Film Lineup Announced

'21 Jump Street' selected as Centerpiece Film

"...The SXSW Film Festival announced today its 2012 feature film lineup. Click..."

Feb. 1, 2012 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Star Wars Producer Kathleen Kennedy to be Honored at Austin Film Festival

Legendary force in film will receive Polly Platt Award

"...There are few film producers who have had the impact of Kathleen Kennedy...."

March 6, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Filmmaker and Film-Educator Paul Stekler Says Goodbye to UT

As he delivers his final class, the former head of UT-Austin's Department of Radio-Television-Film gives a commencement speech looking back on a career without a plan

"...stories for years. Tell me a story in the films they've wanted to make. And remember that all lives..."

May 6, 2022 Screens Feature by Paul Stekler

Texas Film Awards Becomes a Toast to Texas Film

Hall of Fame cofounder Evan Smith to be honored

"...Raise a glass with the Austin Film Society: the film nonprofit has announced that they will..."

Feb. 23, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

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