The Texas Film Hall of Fame Awards gala, produced under the auspices of the Austin Film Society and presented by AT&T, was co-founded in 2001 by Louis Black, Editor of The Austin Chronicle, and Evan Smith, Editor-In-Chief and CEO of the Texas Tribune. Every year, this red carpet event is held at Austin Studios, on the site of the city's onetime municipal airport, and inducts or honors Texans who have made a significant contribution to film or filmmaking, as well as non-Texans who've made significant strides in the advancement of the Texas film industry.
Classic Texas films are also honored, with a member of the cast or crew accepting on behalf of his colleagues. In 2002, 2003, 2004, and 2005, the gala was emceed by Ann Richards, the former governor of Texas, who died on September 13, 2006. The 2007 gala commemorated her passing by celebrating her life and her passion for film, emceed by New York columnist and 2001 Inductee Liz Smith. Browse Honoree Gallery >>
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The proceeds from the Texas Film Hall of Fame Awards benefit the educational and artistic programs of the Austin Film Society, a 501(c)3 organization. Read more about AFS >>