AUSTIN FILM SOCIETY CELEBRATES THE 12TH ANNIVERSARY OF BOYHOOD WITH SPECIAL REUNION EVENT ON JULY 18
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 founder Richard Linklater. The one-night-only event reunites the film’s cast and creators in Austin ahead of its nationwide theatrical re-release.
The evening will feature a red carpet, special screening, and live Q&A with director Richard Linklater and stars Ethan Hawke, Patricia Arquette and Ellar Coltrane, moderated by AFS Lead Programmer Lars Nilsen. Filmed across Central Texas over a 12-year period, BOYHOOD remains one of the most ambitious and celebrated achievements in independent cinema.
The event will begin at 4 p.m. with a red carpet, followed by the film screening at 5 p.m. and an in-person Q&A with the filmmaker and cast immediately following the screening. There is a limited number of tickets for this BOYHOOD reunion event. Seats are currently only available through a special giving opportunity. Check Austinfilm.org/boyhood for more information about tickets.
“This moment is a celebration of the enduring power of Richard Linklater’s visionary work,” said Holly Herrick, Head of Film and Creative Media at Austin Film Society. “12 years to the month since we hosted the theatrical premiere of BOYHOOD at the AFS Cinema, we will be hosting a milestone reunion of this iconic Texas film, a treasure of our state’s cultural heritage.”
Since its 2014 release, BOYHOOD has earned six Academy Award nominations, with Patricia Arquette winning Best Supporting Actress, and three Golden Globe Awards, including Best Motion Picture – Drama. The Q&A recorded at the July 18 AFS event will be presented at participating theaters nationwide, including AFS Cinema, as part of IFC Entertainment Group’s national theatrical rerelease of BOYHOOD beginning July 31. The full reunion conversation will also be available for a future exclusive presentation attached to BOYHOOD, on streaming service Sundance Now.
Written and directed by Richard Linklater, BOYHOOD stars Ellar Coltrane, Patricia Arquette, Ethan Hawke and Lorelei Linklater. Filmed over the course of 12 years between 2002 and 2013, BOYHOOD chronicled the real-life growth of its cast while telling the story of Mason Evans Jr.’s journey from childhood to adulthood. Upon its release in 2014, the film became a cultural phenomenon and a defining theatrical success for IFC Films and independent film, earning widespread critical acclaim and resonating with audiences around the world.
ABOUT AUSTIN FILM SOCIETY
Founded in 1985 by filmmaker Richard Linklater, AFS creates life-changing opportunities for filmmakers, catalyzes Austin and Texas as a creative hub, and brings the community together around great film. AFS supports filmmakers from all backgrounds towards career leaps, encouraging exceptional artistic projects with grants and support services. AFS operates Austin Studios, a 20-acre production facility, to attract and grow the creative media ecosystem. Austin Public, a space for our city’s diverse mediamakers to train and collaborate, provides many points of access to filmmaking and film careers. The AFS Cinema is an ambitiously programmed repertory and first-run arthouse with broad community engagement. By hosting premieres, local and international industry events, and the Texas Film Awards, AFS shines the national spotlight on Texas filmmakers while connecting Austin and Texas to the wider film community. AFS is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. More at austinfilm.org.
ABOUT INDEPENDENT FILM COMPANY
Independent Film Company is a leading U.S. distributor of independent cinema at the forefront of championing boundary-pushing, thought-provoking films for 25 years, with a commitment to delivering high-quality, filmmaker-driven cinema across all genres. Independent Film Company’s slate reaches a national audience through theatrical releases, cable Video On Demand (VOD), and digital platforms. Some of the company’s successes over the years include Andrew Haigh’s 45 YEARS, Jennifer Kent’s THE BABADOOK, Matthew Johnson’s BLACKBERRY, Richard Linklater’s BOYHOOD, Armando Iannucci’s THE DEATH OF STALIN, Noah Baumbach’s FRANCES HA, David France’s HOW TO SURVIVE A PLAGUE, Chris Nash’s IN A VIOLENT NATURE, Colin and Cameron Cairnes’ LATE NIGHT WITH THE DEVIL, Stephen Frears’ THE LOST KING, Adam Elliot’s MEMOIR OF A SNAIL, Olivier Assayas’ PERSONAL SHOPPER, Tran Anh Hung’s THE TASTE OF THINGS, Michael Winterbottom’s THE TRIP, and Chloe Okuno’s WATCHER.
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