“Film people are film people.
There is no place they’d rather
be than in a theater.”

– Richard Linklater in The New Yorker on the future of cinema

Since first turning on our projectors, the AFS Cinema has become a cornerstone of Austin’s vibrant film community. As the city’s only repertory arthouse theater, it is home for all who love the very best in classic, foreign, and new independent film, and seek out diverse and global perspectives every day of the week. The AFS Cinema is a place for the community to gather and watch films as they are meant to be seen, on the big screen.

AT THE HEART OF AUSTIN’S CULTURAL IDENTITY

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The experience of cinema ties us together. It’s the connection we feel with other film lovers at the AFS Cinema—where discovering cinematic gems in the dark on a big screen, with friends and strangers alike, and discussing over drinks for an hour after a film ends on any given night are the norm. Together, with your help, we are bringing back the AFS Cinema stronger than ever and keep Austin a center of great film culture for years to come.