The Austin Jewish Film Festival returns with some of the most important Jewish and Israeli films curated from around the world, as well as Q&A events with filmmakers and parties, all taking place at the Dell Jewish Community Center in Northwest Austin. The 23rd Austin Jewish Film Festival offers two options for participation: one in-person… Continue reading AJFF News: Austin Jewish Film Festival Returns for the 23rd Year with Features and Shorts
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FANTASTIC FEST 2025: Answering the Call Again – Black Phone 2 Delivers Chilling Tension and Strong Returns
Black Phone 2 proves that some nightmares never really end. Directed by Scott Derrickson and co-written with C. Robert Cargill, the film picks up four years after Finn killed his abductor and escaped, leaving him the only survivor of The Grabber. Finn, now a teenager, carries a hard-earned edge, while his sister Gwen is still haunted… Continue reading FANTASTIC FEST 2025: Answering the Call Again – Black Phone 2 Delivers Chilling Tension and Strong Returns
AFF 25 News: Austin Film Festival taking place October 23-30, Offers Many Premieres
The Austin Film Festival (AFF) returns for its 32nd annual festival, taking place from October 23 to 30, and offering high-profile world premieres, Texas premieres, and the renowned Writers Conference, held from October 23 to 26. The festival celebrates the art of storytelling on both the screen and the page. The writing and filmmaking partners… Continue reading AFF 25 News: Austin Film Festival taking place October 23-30, Offers Many Premieres
My Fantastic Fest 2025
As of September 25, 2025, Fantastic Fest has concluded and is now in the books. The Alamo Drafthouse South Lamar once again played host to one of the world’s favorite genre film festivals, where fanatics gathered to celebrate the fest’s 20th anniversary. From TVR, Laurie Coker, Liz Lopez, and I attended movies for eight days… Continue reading My Fantastic Fest 2025
Movie Festival News: Fantastic Fest Celebrates its 20th anniversary in Austin, TX
Fantastic Fest is celebrating its 20th anniversary with films from around the world. Fantastic Fest’s 20th anniversary lineup features 45 World Premieres, 15 International and North American Premieres, and 12 U.S. Premieres. If you have attended Fantastic Fest before, you know what great cinema to anticipate, and even if this is your first time attending,… Continue reading Movie Festival News: Fantastic Fest Celebrates its 20th anniversary in Austin, TX
FF 2025 News – Celebrating 20 Years of Fantastic Fest in Austin – A Recall of Memories
Fantastic Fest is celebrating its 20th anniversary with films from around the world. This year’s lineup features 45 World Premieres, 15 International and North American Premieres, and 12 U.S. Premieres. If you have attended Fantastic Fest before, like I have, you know what great cinema, events, and filmmaking talent have come to Austin with the… Continue reading FF 2025 News – Celebrating 20 Years of Fantastic Fest in Austin – A Recall of Memories
Music and Film News: Centroamericanto Fest is a Two-Day Celebration of Culture
Centroamericanto Fest 2025 celebrates its 17th edition with two days filled with Central American culture. Friday, September 19th, will be dedicated to film, and Saturday, September 20th, to music, dance, and gastronomy. Centroamericanto Fest has become a cultural festival that the community looks forward to every year and that maintains its mission of uniting the… Continue reading Music and Film News: Centroamericanto Fest is a Two-Day Celebration of Culture
Events/News: Annual Johnston High School Vietnam Veterans Memorial Ceremony
The Johnston High School Ex-Students Association will host the annual Johnston High School Vietnam Veterans Memorial Monument Ceremony on Saturday, May 24, 2025, from 2-5 pm at the Johnston/Liberal Arts and Science Academy campus. The ceremony honors the fallen Johnston High School Vietnam War veterans from east Austin who had their lives cut short while… Continue reading Events/News: Annual Johnston High School Vietnam Veterans Memorial Ceremony
Cine las Americas IFF – 27th Annual Cine Las Americas International Film Festival in May
The 27th annual Cine Las Americas International Film Festival in Austin returns, offering five days of films, red carpets, and special events from May 14-18, 2025. The festival showcases storytelling rooted in the vibrant cultures of Latine/x, Indigenous, Latin American, and Ibero-American communities, offering features narratives, documentaries, shorts, music videos, and the beloved Hecho en… Continue reading Cine las Americas IFF – 27th Annual Cine Las Americas International Film Festival in May
Movie News: Indie Meme Film Festival (IMFF) celebrates its 10th annual event of South Asian Cinema
Austin-based nonprofit Indie Meme hosts their milestone 10th annual Indie Meme Film Festival (IMFF), featuring some of the most incredible films, filmmakers, and actors working in South Asian cinema. Since its inception, IMFF has been a platform for socially relevant storytelling, showcasing diverse voices from South Asia. The festival has sparked meaningful conversations on topics… Continue reading Movie News: Indie Meme Film Festival (IMFF) celebrates its 10th annual event of South Asian Cinema