By Liz Lopez The SXSW Film Festival has many films in the Global category, including films from Latin America, Spain and Portugal, as well as films by Latinos in film within the United States. These films are an important part of the yearly SXSW Film Festival and many are making their premieres in Austin. Some… Continue reading SXSW 2019 Preview of Films featuring Latinos – Local and International
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Austin Entertainment News: “Waitress” to play Bass Concert Hall from January 22 – 27, 2019
By Liz Lopez [Source: TPA/BAA – see below] Lexus Broadway in Austin presented by Texas Performing Arts is host to “Waitress” from January 22 – 27, 2019 (Tuesday – Friday at 8 p.m.; Saturday at 2 p.m. & 8 p.m.; Sunday at 1 p.m. & 7 p.m. at the Bass Concert Hall, 2350 Robert Dedman… Continue reading Austin Entertainment News: “Waitress” to play Bass Concert Hall from January 22 – 27, 2019
Film News: The 1st IRANIAN FILM FESTIVAL NEW YORK announces Jury & Audience Awards at Closing Night Ceremony!
6-Day Festival dazzles NY audiences with daily sold out screenings at the IFC Center!US Theatrical Premiere Engagement of Festival Hit PIG Announced! Opens Feb 1st at IFC Center! Encore Screenings of Audience Award Winner I WANT TO DANCE and daring satire SLY announced for Jan. 30th! Source: The Iranian Film Festival NY The 1st annual Iranian Film Festival New York (IrFFNY) which ran from Jan… Continue reading Film News: The 1st IRANIAN FILM FESTIVAL NEW YORK announces Jury & Audience Awards at Closing Night Ceremony!
Austin Film Festival 2018: Interview: TEXAS COTTON
By Liz Lopez At last year’s Austin Film Festival (AFF) a short film entitled “Texas Cotton” featured actor George Hardy as a law enforcement officer. Hardy is not a full time actor and yet, he was willing and able to be the protagonist when the opportunity for the feature arose. Directed by Tyler Russell (“Dog… Continue reading Austin Film Festival 2018: Interview: TEXAS COTTON
Fantastic Fest 2018 News: “Luz” Acquired by Screen Media Ahead of US Premiere in Austin
By Liz Lopez “Luz” made its North American bow at Fantasia Film Festival, and will have its US premiere at Fantastic Fest this week. The film also played at Berlin International Film Festival earlier in the year and will screen as a part of the Sitges Film Festival next month. Screen Media announced via a… Continue reading Fantastic Fest 2018 News: “Luz” Acquired by Screen Media Ahead of US Premiere in Austin
Austin Film Festival 2018: 2nd Film Wave Announcement
AUSTIN FILM FESTIVAL CONFIRMS JASON REITMAN’S THE FRONT RUNNER AS CLOSING NIGHT FILM, ANNOUNCES SECOND WAVE OF FILMS FOR 25TH ANNIVERSARY LINE-UP AFF ALSO HIGHLIGHTS EMERGING FEMALE VOICES COMING THROUGH ITS SHORT FILM COMPETITION Source: AFF Austin Film Festival (AFF), the premier film festival recognizing writers’ and filmmakers’ contributions to film, television, and new media, announced today… Continue reading Austin Film Festival 2018: 2nd Film Wave Announcement
Fantastic Fest 2018 News: Final Wave of Programming Announcement
FANTASTIC FEST’S FINAL WAVE OF PROGRAMMING INCLUDES BAD TIMES AT THE EL ROYALE AS CLOSING NIGHT FILM, THE US PREMIERES OF MID90S AND UNDER THE SILVER LAKE, AND A HALLOWEEN-THEMED OPENING NIGHT PARTY Plus Walking Dead star Steven Yeun in attendance for BURNING, the World Premiere of the new Nicolas Cage & Franka Potente movie BETWEEN WORLDS, Karyn Kusama’s DESTROYER, Terry Gilliam’s THE… Continue reading Fantastic Fest 2018 News: Final Wave of Programming Announcement
Fantastic Fest News: FANTASTIC FEST 2018 ANNOUNCES EPIC SECOND WAVE OF PROGRAMMING INCLUDING ITS OPENING NIGHT FILM, THE UPCOMING HALLOWEEN, WITH THE LEGENDARY JAMIE LEE CURTIS IN ATTENDANCE
Several new exciting World Premieres are also unveiled in the next wave, along with highly anticipated screenings of CLIMAX, HOLD THE DARK, BORDER, TUMBBAD… plus much more! September 20 – 27, 2018 – Austin, TX Sources: Fantastic Fest/ The Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Blasting off the festival in its 14th year will be the U.S.… Continue reading Fantastic Fest News: FANTASTIC FEST 2018 ANNOUNCES EPIC SECOND WAVE OF PROGRAMMING INCLUDING ITS OPENING NIGHT FILM, THE UPCOMING HALLOWEEN, WITH THE LEGENDARY JAMIE LEE CURTIS IN ATTENDANCE
Austin Film Festival 2018: The First Wave of Films Announcement
Source: AFF Here are the first wave of films to be included in the 25thAnniversary Celebration this October 25 to November 1. THE BLACK STRING World Premiere Writers: Brian Hanson, Richard Handley Director: Brian Hanson Starring: Frankie Muniz, Cullen Douglas, Chelsea Edmundson When a lonely 7-11 clerk has sex with a mysterious woman, his world begins… Continue reading Austin Film Festival 2018: The First Wave of Films Announcement
Film News: Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center 40th Annual CineFestival Line –Up
By Liz Lopez Sources: Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center, SXSW The Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center in San Antonio has an amazing official film lineup for the nonprofit’s 40th Annual CineFestival sponsored by the San Antonio Film Commission. This year’s festival will take place Thursday, July 5th – Sunday, July 8, 2018 with the theme “Hecho En… Continue reading Film News: Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center 40th Annual CineFestival Line –Up