The opening night feature of this year’s Fantastic Fest was the world premiere of the horror movie Smile. Thanks to the trailers, promos, and other creepy stunts used to promote the film, there is much anticipation among horror fans for what they hope is a thoroughly frightening experience. So, does Smile live up to all… Continue reading Fantastic Fest 2022: SMILE
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Fantastic Fest 2022: THE ANTARES PARADOX
Onirikal Studio known for the visual effects of more than 100 film and TV international titles, had the international premiere of their first self-produced feature film, The Antares Paradox, at Fantastic Fest. The film is by writer and director Luis Tinoco (multi-awarded short film: Caronte). Synopsis: Alexandra is on duty shift at a radio telescope… Continue reading Fantastic Fest 2022: THE ANTARES PARADOX
Fantastic Fest 2022 Offers International Films – Spain, South America and Mexico
Fantastic Fest 2022 takes place for in person viewing of films at the Alamo Drafthouse South Lamar in Austin, Texas from September 22-29. There are virtual screenings available from September 29-October 4. There are films from the USA and all over the world, and in this article, I have highlighted several films that hail from… Continue reading Fantastic Fest 2022 Offers International Films – Spain, South America and Mexico
FANTASTIC FEST IS BACK!
After going mostly virtual in 2020, and having a “soft re-opening” in 2021, Austin’s favorite genre film festival has a “grand re-opening” planned for this Thursday night. With close to 100 films promised, and plenty of wildly fun events planned, this year’s Fantastic Fest claims to be a return to form. As someone who has… Continue reading FANTASTIC FEST IS BACK!
Independent Filmmakers Showcase (IFS) Film Festival – Pie in the Sky
The Independent Filmmakers Showcase (IFS) Film Festival is a celebration of independent filmmaking held in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, Santa Monica, and Hollywood, featuring screenings from emerging and established filmmakers. The festival (held at the beginning of the month) is dedicated to screening and awarding the best works submitted to the IFS over the past… Continue reading Independent Filmmakers Showcase (IFS) Film Festival – Pie in the Sky
aGLIFF Headliners Stand Out
The aGLIFF in person film festival had several headliners in their official program selections for the 35th annual festival PRISM 35 from August 24–28, 2022 in Austin, TX. Among the over eighty-five films including features, documentaries, and shorts were the Opening Night Film – All Man: The International Male Story (USA), the Narrative Centerpiece Film… Continue reading aGLIFF Headliners Stand Out
Festival Review/News: Private Desert (Deserto Particular) in Select Theaters After Cine las Americas
Brazil’s submission to the International Feature category at 94th Academy Awards®, Private Desert (Deserto Particular) was the Closing Night film at this summer’s Cine las Americas International Film Festival (CLAIFF) in Austin, TX and now, the film had a U.S. theatrical release in New York City. Starting September 9th, the film will be at the… Continue reading Festival Review/News: Private Desert (Deserto Particular) in Select Theaters After Cine las Americas
aGLIFF Film Review/Overview: Erica’s First Holy Shit
Created and filmed in Austin, Erica’s First Holy Shit had the World Premiere at PRISM 35: aGLIFF’s 35th annual LGBTQ+ Film Festival during the in-person festival that continues in virtual mode starting August 29th. The festival films can be viewed with the purchase of a badge this week and here is the link: https://www.agliff.org/badges Austin… Continue reading aGLIFF Film Review/Overview: Erica’s First Holy Shit
aGLIFF PRISM 35 Offers International Films
aGLIFF, Austin’s oldest film festival and premiere LGBTQ+ film fest of the Southwest, continues in-person through August 28, 2022, in Austin, TX. The 35th annual festival PRISM 35 features over eighty-five films including features, documentaries, and shorts over, many of them international films from many countries, including Ireland, Poland, Iran as well as from Latin… Continue reading aGLIFF PRISM 35 Offers International Films
aGLIFF PRISM 35 In-Person Festival Kicks off August 24th
aGLIFF, Austin’s oldest film festival and premiere LGBTQ+ film fest of the Southwest, returns in-person August 24–28, 2022 in Austin, TX. The 35th annual festival PRISM 35 founded by Scott Dinger will feature over eighty-five films including features, documentaries, and shorts over five days while additionally hosting exclusive festival events and screenings. aGLIFF will additionally… Continue reading aGLIFF PRISM 35 In-Person Festival Kicks off August 24th