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
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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
Local Movie News: ALAMO DRAFTHOUSE
ALAMO FOCUSES ON THE “DRAFT” IN DRAFTHOUSE WITH NEW MONTHLY BEER SPOTLIGHT New national initiative delves deep into the world of brews focusing on a different beer style each month, starting this September with Oktoberfest beers Prosit! The Alamo Drafthouse is excited to announce the launch of its new monthly spotlight exploring the vast… Continue reading Local Movie News: ALAMO DRAFTHOUSE
Local Events/Movie News: AUSTIN FILM FESTIVAL 2014
AUSTIN FILM FESTIVAL REVEALS FIRST SLATE OF FILMS FOR 21ST ANNIVERSARY LINE-UP 2014 Centerpiece Film to feature Kevin Costner’s Black and White Additional selections include The Sound and the Fury, The Imitation Game, The Homesman, and the World Premieres of 21 Years: Richard Linklater and Dawn Patrol Austin, TX – June 20, 2014 – Austin… Continue reading Local Events/Movie News: AUSTIN FILM FESTIVAL 2014
Local Events: ALMA Presents: WOMEN IN LATIN MUSIC SHOWCASE
Austin Latino Music Association (ALMA) Women in Latin Music 2014 showcase Sunday, August 17, 2014, 2 PM to 8:00 Moose Lodge #1735 2103 E. M. Franklin Avenue, Austin, Texas 78723 COVER: $10 Admission presale and $15 at the door The Women in Latin Music showcase is hosted by the Austin Latino… Continue reading Local Events: ALMA Presents: WOMEN IN LATIN MUSIC SHOWCASE
Local News: AFS GRAND JURY
(AUSTIN, TX)—The Austin Film Society announces the three jurors who will determine the recipients of this year’s $115,000 Austin Film Society Grant. The grant, which started in 1996 and is awarded annually, has given $1.35 million in cash and $157,790 in goods and services to over 385 film and video projects. The panel is in… Continue reading Local News: AFS GRAND JURY
Local News: AFCA Announces Its New Inductees
AUSTIN FILM CRITICS ASSOCIATION WELCOMES SIX NEW MEMBERS Austin, Texas — The Austin Film Critics Association is pleased to announce its selection of six new members to its 2014 roster: Taylor Devorsky has written film reviews for GotchaMovies.com since July 2013. Taylor is a radio-television-film student at The University of Texas at Austin,… Continue reading Local News: AFCA Announces Its New Inductees