The Austin Film Society Opens Applications for the 2023 AFS Grant for Short Films
(Still from Isaac Garza’s THE SON WHO CAN’T PLAY TRUMPET, a 2022 AFS Grant for Short Films recipient) AFS Will Accept Applications From July 27–September 11, Providing Crucial Funding and Support for Independent Texas Filmmakers July 27, 2023, AUSTIN, TX— Today, the Austin Film Society announces that it will be accepting applications for the 2023 […]
The Austin Film Society, Focus Features and Waterloo Greenway Celebrate the 30th Anniversary of Dazed and Confused
A Weekend of Anniversary Events Includes Round Rock Express Baseball Game and 30th Anniversary Screening with Cast Reunions Download the poster here. Poster by Telepath Design Co. The Weekend-Long Celebration Will Take Place September 16–17 and Will Include Appearances by Director Richard Linklater and Select Cast at Both Events. July 10, AUSTIN, TX— The Austin […]
AFS Announces Its July/August 2023 Program Calendar
(Charlotte Le Bon’s FALCON LAKE, 2022) June 7, AUSTIN, TX— The Austin Film Society announces its calendar for July and August of 2023 featuring signature programs, special screenings and events, and a new, diverse lineup of films from around the globe that filmgoers can only see at the AFS Cinema. The full calendar and more […]
Austin Community Television Celebrates 50 Years of Unique Broadcast Programming
Austin Film Society Will Honor Austin Public Television’s 50 Anniversary by Hosting an Onsite Open House June 25 June 1, 2023, AUSTIN, TX—June is designated Austin Public Access Television Month in honor of 50 years of giving the community a platform to air original, free speech, non-commercial programs ranging from serious to silly. Austin Public […]
The Austin Film Society Will Show Three Films That Inspired Wes Anderson’s Asteroid City Leading Up to a Sneak Preview of the Film
MEDIA CONTACT Will Stefanski Will@austinfilm.org Download poster here. May 30, AUSTIN, TX— The Austin Film Society will present a selection of films on June 9 and 10 that have been cited by Wes Anderson as influences on his newest film, Asteroid City. The series of films will end with a sneak preview of Asteroid City […]
The Austin Film Society Announces It Is Now Accepting Applications for the 2023 AFS Grant for Feature Films
(Still from Katherine Propper’s LOST SOULZ, a 2022 AFS Grant for Feature Films recipient) MEDIA CONTACT Will Stefanski Will@austinfilm.org Grant Funding Provides a Critical Source of Support for Texas Independent Filmmakers April 28, 2023, AUSTIN, TX— Today, the Austin Film Society announces that it will be accepting applications for the 2023 AFS Grant for Feature […]
Austin Film Society Announces Its Fourth Annual Doc Days Festival May 25–28, Spotlighting Outstanding New Documentaries From Around the Globe
(Still from HUMMINGBIRDS, directed by Estefanía Contreras and Silvia Castaños) The 2023 Lineup Includes Major Festival Circuit Award Winners The Eternal Memory and Going to Mars: The Nikki Giovanni Project April 20, AUSTIN, TX— The Austin Film Society is proud to announce its fourth annual Doc Days lineup, an annual festival of non-fiction cinema spotlighting […]
AFS Announces Its May/June 2023 Program Calendar
(Lou Ye’s SUZHOU RIVER, 2000) MEDIA CONTACT Will Stefanski Will@austinfilm.org April 6, AUSTIN, TX— The Austin Film Society announces its calendar for May and June of 2023 featuring signature programs, special screenings and events, and a new, diverse lineup of films from around the globe that filmgoers can only see at the AFS Cinema. The […]
Ethan Hawke Presented Five Groundbreaking Films for “Paul Newman’s West” Series with the Austin Film Society on March 24–26
Actor/Director/Producer/Writer Ethan Hawke Spoke with Austin Audiences About Paul Newman’s Trailblazing Attempts to Deconstruct the Western Genre. March 28, AUSTIN, TX— Over the weekend of March 24–26, the Austin Film Society presented a five-film series with actor/director/producer/writer Ethan Hawke called Paul Newman’s West. All five films were Westerns that starred actor Paul Newman, and […]
Austin Film Society Announces Programming Series “Paul Newman’s West” with Ethan Hawke
MEDIA CONTACT Will Stefanski Will@austinfilm.org Actor/Director/Producer/Writer Ethan Hawke Will Appear at AFS Cinema in March to Present Five Western Films Starring Paul Newman February 22, AUSTIN, TX— Over the weekend of March 24–26, audiences will be joined at AFS Cinema by actor/director/producer/writer Ethan Hawke who will present Paul Newman’s West, a series of five films […]
AFS Announces Its March/April 2023 Program Calendar
(Kelly Reichardt’s MEEK’S CUTOFF, 2010) MEDIA CONTACT Will Stefanski Will@austinfilm.org AFS Announces Its March/April 2023 Program Calendar February 7, AUSTIN, TX— The Austin Film Society announces its calendar for March and April of 2023 featuring signature programs, special screenings and events, and a new, diverse lineup of films from around the globe that filmgoers can […]
Austin Film Society Announces Recipients of the 2022 AFS Grant for Short Films
(Still from Kenya Gillespie’s GIVE, a 2022 AFS Grant for Short Films recipient) MEDIA CONTACT Will Stefanski Will@austinfilm.org Ten Short Projects and Eleven Directors Reflect the Diversity and Exceptional Talent of Texas’ Filmmaking Community January 10, 2023, AUSTIN, TX— The Austin Film Society is proud to announce 11 recipients of the 2022 AFS Grant for Short […]
