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AFS Avant Cinema 3

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Wednesday, July 23 - 7pm
For this third in our series, Scott Stark has asked local video artist and former Cinematexas programming director Ivan Lozano to present selections from his body of work, contextualized by a few of his favorite videos.
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THE BAND’S VISIT (BIKUR HA-TIXMORET)

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Tuesday, July 29 - 7pm
A wrong-turn in the Middle East can mean trouble, death, or, in this case, humor and a new appreciation for the "others" and their culture.

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The Creative Art of Cinematography

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Thursday, July 31 - 7pm
Three of Austin's most accomplished shooters, Lee Daniel (DAZED AND CONFUSED, THE UNFORESEEN), Deborah Eve Lewis (LAST MAN STANDING, WRIT WRITER) and PJ Raval, (ROOM, TROUBLE THE WATER) discuss the art and pratice of cinematography.

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Navigating the Festival Circuit

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Thursday, August 7 - 7pm
Join Austin filmmakers Laura Dunn (THE UNFORESEEN), Chris Eska (AUGUST EVENING) and Jeff Nichols (SHOTGUN STORIES) for a discussion of the ups and downs, ins and outs and pros and cons of today's film festival circuit.
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What Makes Kinky Run?

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Monday, August 11 - 7pm
WHAT MAKES KINKY RUN? chronicles, from beginning to end, singing Jewish cowboy Kinky Friedman’s independent gubernatorial campaign in Texas.
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AFS News

TXMPA: LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT

A message from the incoming President of the Texas » read more

Texas Filmmakers' Production Fund Panelists Announced

The Austin Film Society (AFS) is proud to announce the » read more

KXAN features story about Texas Film Incentives

Tonight at 10 PM, Austin's KXAN will feature the story "Austin's » read more

Cyd Charisse Dies

Inducted into the Texas Film Hall of Fame in 2002, Cyd Charisse "is » read more

BAGHEAD in the New York Times

The upcoming Austin Film Society/Rolling Roadshow presentation of the Duplass » read more

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

 

Big Screen Small Screen

Goliath On Demand

Submitted by Bryan Poyser on July 21, 2008 - 4:50pm. |

GOLIATH, the 2008-Sundance-debuting feature film

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Aurora releases Eileen Maxson DVD

Submitted by Bryan Poyser on July 9, 2008 - 2:42pm.

Houston's loveliest microcinema, the Aurora Picture Show,

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AFS @ LAFF

Submitted by Bryan Poyser on June 27, 2008 - 3:57pm.

This weekend, AFS Communications Manager Agnes Varnum and I went out to LA

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Program Notes for Global Comedy

Submitted by Chale Nafus on June 25, 2008 - 11:35am.
The program notes for KUNG FU HUSTLE, SC
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St. Nick at IFP Labs

Submitted by Bryan Poyser on June 12, 2008 - 12:41pm.

David Lowery's feature film project ST NICK,

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