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(l-r): Austin Film Society head of film & creative media Holly Herrick, lead film programmer Lars Nilsen, and CEO Rebecca Campbell open the door to the new AFS Cinema, opening Friday, May 26 -
Austin Film Society CEO Rebecca Campbell -
Austin Film Society head of film & creative media Holly Herrick -
Austin Film Society lead film programmer Lars Nilsen -
The new bar at the new AFS Cinema will serve local artisan snacks including sausages from East Austin’s Smokey Denmark, and a cheese platter from Antonelli’s, and AFS popcorn -
The lobby at the new AFS Cinema, designed by Michael Hsu -
Formerly the Marchesa Hall & Theatre, the new AFS Cinema retains some features from the building’s old life, such as the double doors to the screens and exhibition hall -
Classic Polish film posters decorate the walls of the new AFS Cinema -
Curtain up at the new AFS Cinema -
The new 160 seat screen one at the AFS Cinema -
Austin Film Society merchandise and reading material at the new AFS Cinema -
Austin Film Society head of film and creative media Holly Herrick, lead film programmer Lars Nilsen, and CEO Rebecca Campbell at the new AFS Cinema -
Sign of the times: outside of the former Marchesa Hall & Theatre, now renamed the AFS Cinema -
A hint of classic movie-house architectural glamour at the new AFS Cinema -
Curtain time at the new AFS Cinema -
The new screen one at AFS Cinema: the room was one of the original screens when the building opened in 1985 as the Lincoln 3, and restoring the original stadium ranking involved digging out tonnes of concrete -
Screen one at the new AFS Cinema includes 160 seats and digital projection, as well as a control room and camera locations for livestreaming events -
Classic candies and more at the AFS Cinema
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