The Austin Film Society Announces the Fourth Annual Presentation of the Pan African Film Festival in Texas
From July 30–August 2, AFS Will Showcase Feature-Length Films, Shorts and Host Panel Discussions with the LA-Based Festival June 25, 2026, AUSTIN, TX— From July 30 to August 2, the Austin Film Society will present its fourth annual Austin film series with the Los Angeles-based Pan African Film Festival (PAFF), with programming curated especially for […]
AUSTIN FILM SOCIETY CELEBRATES THE 12TH ANNIVERSARY OF BOYHOOD WITH SPECIAL REUNION EVENT ON JULY 18
Red Carpet, Film Screening, and Live Q&A to Feature Director Richard Linklater and Stars Ethan Hawke, Patricia Arquette, and Ellar Coltrane AUSTIN, TEXAS (June 23, 2026)—Austin Film Society (AFS) will host a special screening and anniversary celebration of BOYHOOD on July 18, marking 12 years since the release of the landmark coming-of-age drama directed by […]
AFS Cinema Announces Its July/August 2026 Program Calendar
Highlights include Pan African Film Festival and a special presentation of the HBO Original documentary series The Yogurt Shop Murders June 11, 2026, AUSTIN, TX— The Austin Film Society announces its July and August 2026 calendar featuring a diverse lineup of films that filmgoers can only see at the AFS Cinema. The full calendar can […]
The Austin Film Society Announces it is Now Accepting Applications for the 2026 AFS Grant for Feature Films
AFS Also Announces Seven New Members Joining its Filmmaker Advisory Committee April 15, 2026, AUSTIN, TX— Today, the Austin Film Society opens applications for the 2026 AFS Grant for Feature Films. The AFS Grant awards funds annually to Texas-based filmmakers working in any style or genre. Filmmakers from all backgrounds who live in the state […]
AFS Cinema Announces Its May/June 2026 Program Calendar
April 9, 2026, AUSTIN, TX— The Austin Film Society announces its May and June 2026 calendar featuring a diverse lineup of films from around the globe that filmgoers can only see at the AFS Cinema. The full calendar of signature programs, special screenings and events can be found at www.austinfilm.org. In June, AFS will present […]
AFS Doc Days, A Festival Spotlighting New Voices in Non-Fiction Filmmaking, Returns April 30–May 3
The 2026 Festival Lineup Includes Award-Winning Documentaries and Festival Stand-Outs with Filmmakers in Attendance April 2, AUSTIN, TX— The Austin Film Society announces the lineup for its annual AFS Doc Days film festival, featuring nine new non-fiction films, all Austin premieres, and special appearances by filmmakers. The Opening-Night Film Selection is Who Moves America, which […]
Austin Film Society Presents the 10-Year Anniversary of Annapurna Pictures’ Everybody Wants Some!! with Special Guests
The Red-Carpet Event at AFS Cinema Will Include Director Richard Linklater, Stars Glen Powell and Zoey Deutch and more. February 24, 2026, AUSTIN, TX— The Austin Film Society (AFS) will host the 10-year anniversary screening of AFS Founder and Artistic Director Richard Linklater’s Everybody Wants Some!! on March 22. Special guests attending the event include […]
AFS Cinema Announces Its March/April 2026 Program Calendar
February 12, 2026, AUSTIN, TX— The Austin Film Society announces its March and April 2026 calendar featuring a diverse lineup of films from around the globe that filmgoers can only see at the AFS Cinema. The full calendar of signature programs, special screenings and events can be found at www.austinfilm.org. Throughout April, the Austin Film […]
Austin Film Society Announces Recipients of the AFS Grant for Short Films
Year-end 2025 Grant Funding for Short Films Will Support 15 Texas Filmmakers February 5, 2026, AUSTIN, TX— The Austin Film Society announces the 15 filmmakers receiving the 2025 AFS Grant for Short Films, a production fund for emerging Texas filmmakers. Since its creation in 1996, the AFS Grant has awarded more than $3 million in […]
AFS Cinema Announces Its January/February 2026 Program Calendar
December 11, 2025, AUSTIN, TX— The Austin Film Society announces its January and February 2026 calendar featuring a new, diverse lineup of films from around the globe that filmgoers can only see at the AFS Cinema. The full calendar of signature programs, special screenings and events can be found at www.austinfilm.org. In January, AFS will […]
Applications Now Open for AFS Creative Careers 2026
AFS’s Unique Workforce Program Celebrates 2025Graduates at Annual Capstone Event December 1, 2025, AUSTIN, TX—Applications for the spring cycle of AFS Creative Careers, the Austin Film Society’s unique workforce program, are now open. The program expands access for Austin-area creatives looking to break into the film and television industry. By providing training, mentorship and networking […]
Austin Film Society Announces Celeste and Adrian Quesada as Chairs for The 2026 Texas Film Awards
Tables Are Now on Sale for the Event on March 5, 2026 November 20, 2025, AUSTIN, TX— The Austin Film Society announces that Celeste and Adrian Quesada will serve as chairs for the 2026 Texas Film Awards. Pillars of the Austin creative community, the Quesadas are longtime supporters of Austin Film Society, with Celeste currently […]
