Austin is becoming popular in the film world. From major box office hits to cult classics, Austin has provided a spectacular landscape for filmmakers to bring their vision to life. Since film is such an important part of Austin's artistic offerings, it only makes sense that the city has a variety of…
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There is nothing quite like the drive-in experience. Watching movies outdoors under the moonlight, with the evening breeze blowing through open windows and a bag of popcorn in hand, just seems like more of an event than kicking it inside a movie theater. And since it’s practically outdoor movie…
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Taking place on consecutive weekends, July 16-19 and July 23-26, the 2020 Cine Las Americas International Film Festival will present a Virtual Showcase of 49 films (7 features, 32 shorts and 10 music videos) hailing from 12 different countries. The Cine Las Americas lineup represents the works of…
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The Austin Asian American Film Festival's Online Shorts Festival will take place June 11-17, 2020. The virtual festival will be held in lieu of the regularly planned 12th annual festival next month. AAAFF 2020—with in-person screenings and a slate of feature films—is currently postponed to late…
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There have been around 300 films and television series produced in Austin over the past 50 years. In this series, we will look back decade-by-decade and explore those classic #MadeInAustin productions that are available to stream from the comfort of home. In this second part, we will look at the…
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The 1990s is when all the pieces came together for Austin film. After spending most of the '80s building a local film community through Austin Film Society screenings, Richard Linklater made the film "Slacker." Not only did "Slacker" light a fire within Austin but its release is often noted as the…
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If the 1970s were the birth of the Austin film scene, the 1980s are when the local film industry started to take its footing. With more features being made, a crew-base of trained professionals started to take root in the area. The word got out to Hollywood that there were diverse locations in the…
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Austin became a hotbed for independent filmmaking in the early '90s and the industry has since grown with a great many television series and big budget films made locally. But there is so much to be said for the years prior, when the foundation was set in place for a regional film industry. In the…
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AFS Cinema is the place to immerse yourself in world-class film culture, from the most exciting independent titles and Austin-made movies to art house classics and newly-restored screen gems. Regular screenings and special events showcase the wide variety of films visitors can enjoy at the cinema…
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If you are searching for a place to keep cool from the hot Texas sun, or just need to escape the hustle and bustle for an afternoon, then a visit to the movies might be just the thing you need. Want to find the best local theaters to catch a film in Austin? Check out our list of the top theaters in…
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