Category: Local Events

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

Austin Film Festival 2014: Competition Winners

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

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.