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AUSTIN FILM SOCIETY ANNOUNCES AFS CINEMA OPENING, UNVEILS MAY & JUNE FILM PROGRAMS

(AUSTIN, TX) — The Austin Film Society announced today the opening programs of the new AFS Cinema, the organization’s first ever two-screen arthouse theater.  With the opening of the new theater in late May, AFS returns with its classic programming, including repertory series, new restorations, documentaries, independent films and premieres. Additionally, AFS has added a program […]

AFS Cinema Announces Head Chef; Previews Menu

May 8, 2017 (Austin, Texas) – Austin Film Society’s AFS Cinema, the two-screen arthouse theater featuring a café and bar, has released an exclusive first look at their menu and announced the hiring of head chef, Peter Klein. Peter joins the consultants from WHM Hospitality, Bill Mann and Jorge Hernandez, in developing a fresh, Austin-centric […]

2017 AFS Grant Accepting Applications

Austin Film Society announces its annual fund for emerging Texas filmmakers, the AFS Grant, is open for submissions as of April 17, 2017. During this year’s grant cycle, AFS will award $105,000 in cash grants, and will surpass $1.8 million in cash and services given to Texas filmmakers since 1996. The application is online at […]

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