AFS CINEMA ANNOUNCES OPENING OF THE JOHN H. McCALL THEATER WITH PREMIERE OF PAPER TIGER JAMES GRAY AND RICHARD LINKLATER TO APPEAR
New Theater to Bring More Screenings and State-of-the-Art Projection to Austin’s Beloved Arthouse Cinema October 14, 2026– Austin Film Society (AFS) announces the expansion of the AFS Cinema; a third theater will open on October 24. The new theater will be named the John H. McCall Theater, thanks to a generous donation from Amy McCall in […]
AFS Cinema Announces Its November/December 2026 Program Calendar
Highlights include AFS’s 11th annual New French Cinema Week and John Singleton’s Hood Trilogy October 8, 2026, AUSTIN, TX— The Austin Film Society announces its November and December 2026 calendar, featuring a diverse lineup of films available only at the AFS Cinema. The full calendar can be found at www.austinfilm.org. Highlights include the return of […]
Austin Film Society Celebrates 30-Year Landmark of Film Funding and Announces Launch of Major New Financing Initiative Texas Lights
September 22, 2026, AUSTIN, TX The Austin Film Society is a national leader in regional grant funding for independent films, having awarded more than $3.3 million since it began filmmaker grants in 1996. This year marks the 30th anniversary of the AFS Grant, a fund that supports emerging filmmakers and creates life-changing opportunities for Texas […]
AFS Cinema Announces Its September/October 2026 Program Calendar
Highlights include several films made by AFS Grant-supported and Austin-based filmmakers, with filmmakers in attendance, as well as the 4K restoration of Ken Russell’s long-censored The Devils August 13, 2026, AUSTIN, TX— The Austin Film Society announces its September and October 2026 calendar featuring a diverse lineup of films that filmgoers can only see at […]
The Austin Film Society Announces it is Now Accepting Applications for the 2026 AFS Grant for Short Films
July 23, 2026, AUSTIN, TX— Today, the Austin Film Society opens applications for the 2026 AFS Grant for Short Films. The AFS Grant, which has given over $3 million in cash grants to filmmakers since 1996, awards funds annually to Texas-based filmmakers working in any style or genre. The current grant cycle is open to […]
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 […]
