AUSTIN FILM FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES WINNERS OF 2014 SCREENPLAY & TELEPLAY COMPETITION, FILM COMPETITION, AND AUDIENCE AWARDS AUSTIN, Texas— Nov. 4, 2014— Austin Film Festival (AFF) is pleased to announce its 2014 Screenplay & Teleplay Competition winners, Jury and Audience Award Winners in Film. Awards recipients received an array of cash prizes, travel expenses, industry recognition and… Continue reading Austin Film Festival 2014: Competition Winners
Category: Local Events
Local Events: FOREVER FEST
FOREVER FEST 2014 UNVEILS PROGRAMMING Tenth anniversary screening of MEAN GIRLS with Jonathan Bennett, Daniel Franzese and Daniel DeSanto in attendance and Premiere of AMIRA & SAM with Martin Starr, Paul Wesley, Dina Shihabi, and director Sean Mullin in attendance among additional signature programming. Badges on sale NOW! Austin, TX – Alamo Drafthouse’s girlie, pop-culture… Continue reading Local Events: FOREVER FEST
Local Movie Events: AS YOU WISH: THE PRINCESS BRIDE WITH CARY ELWES IN PERSON
AS YOU WISH: ALAMO DRAFTHOUSE’S ACTION PACK HOSTS THE PRINCESS BRIDE WITH STAR CARY ELWES! LIVE EVENT IN AUSTIN STREAMED TO ALAMO LOCATIONS NATIONWIDE. PLUS THE DEBUT OF NEW ACTION PACK COLLECTIBLE LINE. Austin, TX — The Alamo Drafthouse and its Action Pack programming / events division are excited to announce they’re joining forces with Simon &… Continue reading Local Movie Events: AS YOU WISH: THE PRINCESS BRIDE WITH CARY ELWES IN PERSON
Local Film News: AFS VIEWFINDERS
(Austin, TX)–Austin Film Society (AFS) is thrilled to announce the launch of new film editorial website, AFS Viewfinders. The site will be updated daily with articles, image galleries, videos and other material generated or curated by Austin Film Society staff and guest contributors.
Local Events: THE BOOK OF LIFE HALLOWEEN CARNIVAL
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Fantastic Fest 2014: Awards
FANTASTIC FEST 2014 ANNOUNCES THE FANTASTIC FEST AWARDS Austin, TX – Fantastic Fest is pleased to announce this year’s Fantastic Fest Award winners. It has been an outstanding year for features & shorts, making the job of honoring a select crop all the more difficult, but our esteemed team of jurors have done the… Continue reading Fantastic Fest 2014: Awards
Local News: Mack, Jack & McConaughey Dates for 2015
AUSTIN, Texas (September 16, 2014) – ESPN analyst and legendary football coach Mack Brown, ACM award winning recording artist Jack Ingram, and Academy Award-winning actor Matthew McConaughey, are excited to announce Mack, Jack & McConaughey (MJ&M) will return for a third year. MJ&M will take place on April 16-17, 2015 in Austin, Texas. Talent and… Continue reading Local News: Mack, Jack & McConaughey Dates for 2015
AFS News: BLOW UP
WHO: Austin Film Society (AFS) WHAT: AFS screens BLOW-UP (1966) with introduction by Ned Rifkin. Complimentary hair and nail bar provided by Aveda Institute. WHEN: Tuesday, September 23, 2014. Hair and nail bar opens 6:30 PM; Ned Rifkin intro at 7:30 PM WHERE: AFS at the Marchesa (6226 Middle Fiskville Rd) PRICE: $8 AFS Members; $10 General Admission WEB:… Continue reading AFS News: BLOW UP
Movie News/Local Events: THE BOXTROLLS
On Sunday, September 21, from 1pm – 3pm, we will hold THE BOXTROLLS Cardboard Challenge at Givens Recreation Center (3811 E. 12th Street, Austin, TX 78721). Participants will be encouraged to build a Boxtrolls inspired creation using cardboard boxes and decorating materials. (All materials will be provided.) One lucky participant will win a “What’s In… Continue reading Movie News/Local Events: THE BOXTROLLS
Local Events: MondoCon Promises A Tasty Convention
MONDOCON TAPS INTO AUSTIN’S BEST EATS WITH FOOD TRUCK PARTNERS & EXCLUSIVE BEVERAGES FOR THE CONVENTION An exclusive Dogfish Head beer, special food menus & themed cocktails are just some of the tasty treats in store for attendees Austin, TX-September 8, 2014- Amazing food and drink options are just some of the ways… Continue reading Local Events: MondoCon Promises A Tasty Convention