Guest House, a new documentary by first-time director Hannah Dweck co-directed by Yael Luttwak profiles women experiencing reintegration from the prison system.
Austin Film Festival
NAME OF FESTIVAL: Austin Film Festival
SINCE: 1994
WHERE: Austin, Texas, USA
WEBSITE: www.austinfilmfestival.com
ABOUT THE FESTIVAL: Austin Film Festival provides many local arts organizations and businesses with a creative platform to showcase their services through programming collaborations and social events, all of which serve to show off Austin and what the city has to offer.
26th Austin Film Festival Announces Film Lineup HONEY BOY, YELLOW ROSE and more
Austin Film Festival & Writers Conference announced the schedule of films and panels for the 26th Festival, including Yellow Rose, starring Austin native Dale Watson,and Honey Boy, from a screenplay by Shia LaBeouf.
JUST MERCY Starring Michael B. Jordan and Jamie Foxx will Close 26th Austin Film Festival
The 26th annual Austin Film Festival will present Just Mercy starring Michael B. Jordan and Jamie Foxx as its Closing Night film on October 31, 2019.
Austin Film Festival 2019 Adds More Films + WAVES as Centerpiece
Austin Film Festival 2019 has selected Waves by Trey Edward Shults as the fest’s Centerpiece, along with honors for Oscar-and Emmy-nominated producer Sarah Green.
Austin Film Festival 2019 Reveals First Wave of Films
Austin Film Festival announced the first wave of films selected for their 26th Anniversary edition, including Terrence Malick’s latest film A Hidden Life, starring August Diehl and Valerie Pachner.
Austin Film Festival Announces 2018 Winners, THE INTERPRETERS Wins Hiscox Courage Award
Austin Film Festival (AFF) announced its 2018 Jury Award winners, Hiscox Audience and Courage Award Winners, and the Screenplay Competition winners.
25th Austin Film Festival Announces Full Lineup, BEN IS BACK, WIDOWS, GREEN BOOK
Steve McQueen’s and Gillian Flynn’s modern-day thriller Widows, Peter Farrelly’s drama Green Book starring Mahershala Ali and Viggo Mortensen, Mike Leigh’s period piece Peterloo are among the the full schedule of films announced for the 25th Anniversary edition of the Austin Film Festival
Natalie Portman’s VOX LUX to Open 25th Austin Film Festival [Trailer]
Natalie Portman’s drama Vox Lux will bow as the Opening Night Film of the Austin Film Festival’s 25th Anniversary, running October 25 through November 1.
Boy Erased, Shoplifters, Can You Ever Forgive Me? Among First Wave of Films for 2018 Austin Film Festival
Austin Film Festival revealed the first wave of films in their 25th-anniversary program, taking place October 25 to November 1.
Filmmaker Roger Corman to Receive “Extraordinary Contribution to Filmmaking” Award at Austin Film Festival
Filmmaker Roger Corman will receive the “Extraordinary Contribution to Filmmaking” Award at the 25th annual Austin Film Festival, taking place October 25 to November 1, 2018.
Austin Film Festival Announces 2017 Audience Award Winners . COMING TO MY SENSES Wins Courage Award
The Austin Film Festival announced its 2017 Hiscox Audience and Courage Award Winners. The 2017 Hiscox Courage Award went to Coming to My Senses, directed by Dominic Gill.
2017 Austin Film Festival Awards – IN BLUE and TRANSFORMER Win Film Jury Awards
The Austin Film Festival (AFF) announced the 2017 Script Competition Winners and the Film Competition Jury Award Winners.
I, TONYA is Second Closing Night Film of Austin Film Festival | Trailer
I, TONYA, the darkly comedic tale of American figure skater Tonya Harding and one of the most sensational scandals in sports history, will serve as the second Closing Night Film
‘Roman J. Israel, Esq.’ and ‘Mudbound’ Added as Centerpiece Selections of Austin Film Festival
The 2017 Austin Film Festival (AFF), has added to its lineup, Dan Gilroy’s dramatic thriller Roman J. Israel, Esq. and Dee Rees’ epic period piece Mudbound as Centerpiece selections
Austin Film Festival Announces 2017 Film Lineup, CHAPPAQUIDDICK to Close Fest
The 24th Austin Film Festival (AFF) unveiled its lineup of feature films, and Chappaquiddick, a drama recounting Ted Kennedy’s infamous 1969 car accident resulting in the death of his campaign worker, will close out the Festival.
LADY BIRD to Open and THE CURRENT WAR is Centerpiece Film of 2017 Austin Film Festival
Lady Bird will play as Opening Night film and The Current War will serve as the Centerpiece Film of this year’s 2017 Austin Film Festival (AFF) taking place October 26 to November 2.
Austin Film Festival to Honor “48 Hrs.” Walter Hill and “In Living Color” Keenen Ivory Wayans
Legendary writer/director/producer Walter Hill and groundbreaking comedian/writer/director/producer Keenen Ivory Wayans will be honored at the 24th Austin Film Festival & Writers Conference (AFF).
Austin Film Festival Reveals First Wave of Films, PERMANENT, PLEASE STAND BY and More
Permanent with Rainn Wilson and Patricia Arquette, Please Stand By with Dakota Fanning and Toni Collete, and 24 Hours to Live with Ethan Hawke and Liam Cunningham are among the first wave of films revealed for the 2017 Austin Film Festival
Kenneth Lonergan is Austin Film Festival’s 2017 Distinguished Screenwriter
Kenneth Lonergan will be honored as the 2017 Distinguished Screenwriter of the Austin Film Festival & Writers Conference
Filmmakers: Austin Film Festival Announces New Competitions for 2017 Festival
Austin Film Festival (AFF) introduces two new contests to its slate of competitions for its 24th season, which takes place October 26 – November 2, 2017.
THE EDGE OF SEVENTEEN, BLEED FOR THIS Among New Films Added to Austin Film Festival
Austin Film Festival & Screenwriters Conference (AFF), has added more exciting new films to its 2016 Film Slate, including its Centerpiece and Closing Night films.
23rd Austin Film Festival Reveals Lineup, LA LA LAND, WAKEFIELD, NERDLAND and More
Austin Film Festival & Screenwriters Conference (AFF), announced the full schedule of films and panels for the 23rd annual Festival, taking place October 13 to 20, 2016.
Izzy Chan’s THE BIG FLIP on Working Moms and Stay-At-Home Dads
What happens when mom has the big job and dad stays home with the kids? The documentary The Big Flip directed by Izzy Chan, follows four American families as they navigate the trials and triumphs of at-home fatherhood, mothers as main breadwinners
Austin Film Festival 2016 Retrospective Film Program Guest Programmers Incl. Jason Segel, Paul Feig
Austin Film Festival (AFF) announced its 2016 Retrospective Film Program that allows guest programmers including Jason Segel, Paul Feig, Phil Rosenthal and more to present works of their own or films that have inspired their careers.