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THE CASSIDY KIDS On IFC This Sunday

Produced by a host of local talent, including director Jacob Vaughan, writer » read more

“CREATIVE INSIGHTS” SEMINAR KICKS OFF AT UT FORUM

On Friday, March 14th, Film scholar and critic Alison Macor lead the first » read more

EDUCATION DIRECTOR HONOREE AT SXSW INTERACTIVE DEWEY AWARDS

AFS Director of Outreach & Education, Christian Raymond, was honored » read more

SWAMP Announces Emerging Filmmakers Fellowship Program

For 31 years, the Southwest Alternate Media Project (SWAMP) has promoted » read more

TEXAS FILM HALL OF FAME HONORS ZZ TOP, WILSON AND HARPER TO PRESENT

The Austin Film Society (AFS) announced today that the "little » read more

HONEYDRIPPER in Theaters

After the star-studded premiere in Austin, John Sayles' HONEYDRIPPER, » read more

Dripping with Blues

Austinite and musician Gary Clark Jr. makes his acting debut in John Sayles' » read more

Futures of Film in Austin

As part of its "Futures of Film in Austin" series, the Austin Film » read more

Sundance to feature filmmakers supported by AFS

AFS is proud to celebrate three films selected for the 2008 Sundance Film » read more

FINAL CALL FOR INTERNSHIP APPLICATIONS

Applications for Austin Film Society's Spring Term Internship are being » read more

NEW ISSUE OF PoV HITS THE STANDS!

AFS' journal, Persistence of Vision, explores a wide range of issues relevant to cinephiles and filmmakers alike. » read more

Pecha Kucha Night Returns

For all who enjoyed (or missed) the debut of Pecha Kucha Night, now is your » read more

THE UNFORESEEN, Sept. 12

Save Our Springs Alliance is excited to present a benefit screening of the » read more

AFS awards $150,000 to emerging Texas filmmakers

The Austin Film Society is very proud to announce the recipients of its 2007 » read more

IFP Doc Rough Cut Lab Open for Submissions

The IFP Documentary Rough Cut Lab, which runs November 6 – 9, 2007 in New » read more

2007 TFPF Panelists Announced

The Austin Film Society is proud to announce the members of this year's » read more

Applications open for Soros Justice Media Fellowships

The Soros Justice Media Fellowships support mid-career and veteran print and » read more

FameCast Short Film and Animation Screening

FameCast, a national online talent competition, has been searching for America's » read more

Acceleration Grant for Emerging Latina Filmmakers

The national alliance organization of Women In Film (WIF) and the General » read more

Sloan Grant Added to FIND Producers Lab

Film Independent has received a two-year grant from the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation » read more

TEA newsletter spotlights AFS afterschool program

From the A-School Times, which features news for » read more

P.o.V. Online: 'CHALK' Talk with Mike Akel & Chris Mass

In the fall of 2003, two Austin high school teachers stole time to dream » read more

AFS Moviemaking Camp Added at Austin Studios!

The Camacho Activity Center Camp and July 9th Austin Studios Camp are full. » read more

Austin Film Society on GoodSearch.com

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Pecha Kucha Night [May 10]

Pecha Kucha is a forum in which established and emerging creative voices representing a spectrum of disciplines can present work in a casual setting. » read more

2007 ida AWARDS COMPETITION CALL FOR ENTRIES

The ida Awards Competition is the foremost genre-specific event dedicated » read more

LATINO PUBLIC BROADCASTING SEEKS PROPOSALS

Deadline for Proposals: June 4, 2007 5 PM (this is not a postmark date)

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Summer Moviemaking Camp At Austin Studios

Come learn moviemaking with the pro's at Austin Studios this summer! Our » read more

Student film to kick off Webb Community Forum


“WEBB OF ONE” a short film created by Webb Middle School students » read more

Doc Finishing Fund from A&E, Heineken & IDA

A&E Indie Films, Heineken and the International Documentary Association » read more

2007 TFPF Application Ready! $150,000 To Be Given Away This Year!

The Austin Film Society today announced it will give away $150,000 this year » read more

IFP Rough Cut Lab Open for Submissions

This year’s IFP Narrative Rough Cut Lab will be held June 12-15 in New » read more

AFS presents 'Grindhouse' premiere

The Austin Film Society & AMD are very proud to announce the regional » read more

Liz Smith Recaps Friday's Tx Film Hall of Fame in the New York Post

If you missed our fabulous Texas Film Hall of Fame event Friday, Liz Smith » read more

Join AFS & Austin Studios at the SXSW Trade Show

What: The Austin Film Society and Austin Studios booth at » read more

AFS' Guide to the South by Southwest Film Festival

Take a look at our handy guide to Austin Film Society-related panels and » read more

AFS welcomes Dixie Chicks to the Texas Film Hall of Fame

The Austin Film Society is very proud to announce that musical powerhouse the » read more

Win a Harley at the 2007 Texas Film Hall of Fame Awards

This year’s event will once again feature a Scratch-off Lottery. Scratch-off » read more

Austin Chronicle focuses on new Essential Cinema series

Josh Rosenblatt writes this week in the Austin Chronicle

"It » read more

Independent Spirit Awards Viewing Party - Feb 24

Please join the Austin Film Society as we cheer on the Austin filmmakers » read more

Call For Entries for AFS Member Showcase @ SXSW

Hear that rumbling? It's the juggernaut of the read more

Read reviews of 'MANUFACTURED LANDSCAPES'

John DeFore reviews MANUFACTURED LANDSCAPES, AFS' February pick for its » read more

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Community News

 

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LAFF Showcases AFS Alumni

A few days ago, the Los Angeles Film Festival announced their line-up

AFS Alumni at Maryland

The 10th Annual Maryland Film Festival kicks off tonight

Writ Writer at Ruiz May 8th

Susanne Mason's WRIT WRITER, a TFPF-funded documentary

Benefit Tonight for Injured Filmmaker

One of the most talked about films at SXSW this year

Savjani at Cannes

The Cannes Film Festival announcements were made last week