Category: Local Events

Local Events: HOMEBREWERS ASSOCIATION RALLY

By Liz Lopez American Homebrewers Association Hosts Rally in Austin —Celebrate end of American Craft Beer Week®— Austin will be host to one of several American Homebrewers Association (AHA) Rallies held nationwide. The AHA Rally will be on Sunday, May 17, the last day of American Craft Beer Week at Independence Brewing Company, 3913 Todd… Continue reading Local Events: HOMEBREWERS ASSOCIATION RALLY

Entertainment Events: Comicpalooza – Texas International Comic Con – Announces Guest Appearances

By Liz Lopez – Source: Comicpalooza Comicpalooza announced this month that Academy Award nominee Jeremy Renner (Avengers: Age of Ultron, American Hustle, Bourne Legacy, The Hurt Locker) is set to appear at this year’s convention on Saturday, May 23rd. Renner will also star in the upcoming Mission Impossible – Rogue Nation and Captain America Civil… Continue reading Entertainment Events: Comicpalooza – Texas International Comic Con – Announces Guest Appearances

Local Events: Cine Las Americas 18 Film Lineup

18TH CINE LAS AMERICAS INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES PROGRAM SELECTION OF FILMS, INCLUDING “HECHO EN TEJAS” SHOWCASES AUSTIN, Texas (April 8, 2015) — Cine Las Americas International Film Festival announced today its 2015 program, including what has become a signature of the festival lineup, the Hecho en Tejas showcases. All films are presented in English or with… Continue reading Local Events: Cine Las Americas 18 Film Lineup

Local Events: THE 8TH ANNUAL “OFF-CENTERED FILM FEST”

THE EPIC THREE-DAY CELEBRATION OF CRAFT BEER,  FOOD AND FILM RETURNS TO AUSTIN APRIL 23-25    HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE ROLLING ROADSHOW WITH TEXAS CRAFT BREWERS  AND CABIN BOY WITH CHRIS ELLIOTT AND ADAM RESNICK IN PERSON!   Austin, TX — Monday, April 6 2015 —- Alamo Drafthouse Cinema and Dogfish Head Craft Brewery are proud to announce the… Continue reading Local Events: THE 8TH ANNUAL “OFF-CENTERED FILM FEST”

Local Movie News: SXSW FILM ANNOUNCES 2015 MIDNIGHTER FEATURES & SHORTS

Austin, Texas – February 10, 2015 – The South by Southwest (SXSW) Film Conference and Festival revealed the highly anticipated features in the Midnighters section, as well as the complete short film lineup, which will debut at this year’s Festival from March 13 – 21, 2015 in Austin, Texas. For more information, visit sxsw.com/film. Entering… Continue reading Local Movie News: SXSW FILM ANNOUNCES 2015 MIDNIGHTER FEATURES & SHORTS

Local Movie News: SXSW FILM 2015 FEATURES LINEUP

Austin, Texas – February 3, 2015 – Marking its 22nd year, the South by Southwest (SXSW) Film Conference and Festival announced the features lineup for this year’s event, running March 13 – 21, 2015 in Austin, Texas. The 2015 slate showcases independent discoveries from emerging directors, auteur-driven comedies and works by master filmmakers. During the… Continue reading Local Movie News: SXSW FILM 2015 FEATURES LINEUP

Movie News: AFCA Announces Its Film Awards for 2014

‘BOYHOOD’ IS AUSTIN FILM CRITICS ASSOCIATION FAVORITE IN 2014 The Austin Film Critics Association (AFCA) announced its 2014 awards today, with Austin filmmaker Richard Linklater’s feature “Boyhood” winning Best Film, Best Director, and two other awards, as well as leading the group’s Top Ten list. “Nightcrawler,” “Birdman” and “Gone Girl” also won multiple awards this… Continue reading Movie News: AFCA Announces Its Film Awards for 2014

AFF 2014 Interview: 3 STILL STANDING

By Mark Saldana My final interview for this year’s Austin Festival was a genuine treat.  Prior to the last AFF screening of their film, I sat down with directors Robert Campos, Donna LoCicero, and professional comedian Will Durst of the documentary 3 Still Standing.  Their film tells the history of the comedy club scene in… Continue reading AFF 2014 Interview: 3 STILL STANDING