Sam O’Mahony’s The Wise Guy is a heartfelt, whimsical story of resilience, told through the eyes of Francis, an eleven-year-old whose life is turned upside down by his parents’ separation. Through a series of delicate, touching moments and vibrant characters, O’Mahony brings a narrative that is as much about finding one’s way in a fractured… Continue reading Austin Film Festival 2024: The Wise Guy – a beautiful story of resilience
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Austin Film Festival 2024: The Piano Lesson – a memorable opening night film
The Piano Lesson, the opening night film of the Austin Film Festival, is a profoundly moving directorial debut for Malcolm Washington, son of Denzel Washington, who co-produces alongside him. Starring John David Washington, Danielle Deadwyler, and the inimitable Samuel L. Jackson, this adaptation of August Wilson’s 1987 play brings the haunting drama of a family… Continue reading Austin Film Festival 2024: The Piano Lesson – a memorable opening night film
AFF Movie News: Austin Film Festival Highlights of Short Films Sure to Capture Attention
HI, FRIENDS! – Wheaton Simis, writer/director of the 7:10 minute short comedy short. “a cringe-inducing short film that takes place in the all-too-familiar present day. At a pot-luck picnic among “friends,” the world is closing in around Beth and Brian as they fight to retain their sanity. It’s a battle of wills for who can… Continue reading AFF Movie News: Austin Film Festival Highlights of Short Films Sure to Capture Attention
AFF Movie News: Austin Film Festival – Highlights of International and Local Stories Not to Miss
The Austin Film Festival begins Thursday, October 24, 2024, with many features that bring stories via documentaries and fiction. The festival runs through October 31, and there are two opportunities to view some films during the festival: at downtown venues or the Galaxy Theater. Here is a list of featured films as a preview of… Continue reading AFF Movie News: Austin Film Festival – Highlights of International and Local Stories Not to Miss
Movie Review: After Austin Film Festival 2023, The Big Bend has Theatrical Release in Austin, TX
Written and directed by Brett Wagner, The Big Bend is a unique mix of reality and fiction. It is based on an incident in which one of his friend’s children (The Big Bend’s film’s producer Aaron Brown) was briefly lost in the national park. It’s an experience that stuck with him, and that’s where the… Continue reading Movie Review: After Austin Film Festival 2023, The Big Bend has Theatrical Release in Austin, TX
Austin Film Festival 2023: AMERICAN FICTION Depicts The Real Struggles of Finding One’s Impactful Voice
This fascinating and relevant entry from this year’s Austin Film Festival examines the struggles of Black artists who hope their work can impact their culture. Through the eyes and mind of one particular writer, the protagonist struggles to remain a viable and successful artist, expressing his experience while also feeling the weight of his own… Continue reading Austin Film Festival 2023: AMERICAN FICTION Depicts The Real Struggles of Finding One’s Impactful Voice
AFF 2023 Film Review: Sci-Fi Comedy Invaders from Proxima B has World Premiere at the Austin Film Festival
Filmmaker Ward Roberts wears many hats in the Sci-Fi comedy feature film Invaders from Proxima B that landed in the Austin Film Festival for the World Premiere. Roberts is the writer/director of the funny and very family-friendly story about an alien who lands in the backyard of the Jankins family. Roberts (The Nice Guys, “Westworld”… Continue reading AFF 2023 Film Review: Sci-Fi Comedy Invaders from Proxima B has World Premiere at the Austin Film Festival
AFF 2023 Film Review: World Premiere of Grapefruit at Austin Film Festival
Chase Joliet’s directorial debut, Grapefruit, celebrated its World Premiere at this year’s Austin Film Festival and is competing for the Austin Film Festival’s Best Narrative Feature award. Joliet (It Comes At Night, To The Wonder, Voyage Of Time) wrote and directed his feature film starring Joliet as Travis Williams, alongside his wife Steph Barkley as… Continue reading AFF 2023 Film Review: World Premiere of Grapefruit at Austin Film Festival
AFF 2023 Film Review: documentary Studio One Forever Screening at the Austin Film Festival Twice
Director Marc Saltarelli’s feature documentary, Studio One Forever, has been on the festival circuit for the past few months and has won four awards. After world premiering at the 2023 Outfest LA LGBTQ+ film festival, it is now available to view during the Austin Film Festival on Friday, October 27th, at 9:15 pm in The… Continue reading AFF 2023 Film Review: documentary Studio One Forever Screening at the Austin Film Festival Twice
Austin Film Festival News: Austin Filmmaker Sharon Arteaga’s film, In Tow, has Hometown Premiere
In Tow is the 2021 Austin Film Society Grant for Shorts Projects winner and the MPS Camera and Lighting Services Austin Award winner. The screenplay was a finalist in the 2019 Tribeca Chanel Through Her Lens competition and runner-up at the 2020 New Orleans Film Festival South Pitch. Sharon Arteaga’s Texas-produced short film In Tow… Continue reading Austin Film Festival News: Austin Filmmaker Sharon Arteaga’s film, In Tow, has Hometown Premiere