In 2014, austin film society artistic director richard linklater programmed and hosted 35mm screenings of some of the most important films of the 80s. Austin film societys instagram profile has 2154 photos and videos. Studio 1 studio 2 studio 3 edit lab conference room. You may purchase a membership online, by phone at 512. Afs offers some of our anticipated programming during our. At the afs cinema, afs curates and screens hundreds of repertory, international and arthouse films annually.
Told with unapologetic humor, becoming leslie is a documentary portrait of the austin vagabond who became a cultural icon. Founded in 1985 by filmmaker richard linklater, the austin film society s mission is to empower our community to make, watch, and love film and creative media. Agnes vardas last feature is an essay film summingup of her life and work as good a starting place as it is an ending. The austin film society provides its interns with plenty of opportunities to learn about the organization and the film community as a whole, a major plus for those who may be disappointed that their internships are typically only office related. Founded in 1985 to exhibit independent, experimental, foreign and various other nonmainstream art films, the film society has grown from just film exhibition to fostering independent filmmaking in texas and has served as a cornerstone in building the film industry in austin.
Founded as a nonprofit in 1985 by filmmaker richard linklater, the austin film societys mission is to empower our community to make, watch, and. As word got out, that small group of cinephiles turned to hundreds and the austin film society afs was born, honoring classic and independent film with screenings in venues all over austin. Our dvcp courses offer handson education in production management, film production, and postproduction with classes dedicated to technical training in areas such as. Our work includes diverse projects ranging from mixeduse developments to original commercial interiors and residences. After all, it even survived four years of mea clerk known for being the most unfriendly, continually hungover vulcan of them all, as i was recently told by austin film society programmer. Austin public, a space for our citys diverse mediamakers to train and collaborate, provides many points of access to filmmaking and film careers. Austin film society is a performing arts charity located in austin, tx. If youre not a current afs member or producer, you will not need to have a login for our new website. We welcome your property for inclusion in the austin film commissions digital library of location. However, the office culture is great, and you get plenty of benefits. Austin film society is rated 4 out of 4 stars by charity navigator. Many local residences and businesses have been featured in past productions, you can list yours to be the star of a future project. Additionally, the unique facilities are available to rent for private screenings, business conferences, film premieres, expos, performances and special events.
Covid19 advisory for the health and safety of meetup communities, were advising that all events be hosted online in the coming weeks. Vulcan video is deadlong live vulcan video texas monthly. Afs operates austin studios, a 20acre production facility, to attract and grow the creative media ecosystem. Austin film festival furthers the art and craft of storytelling by inspiring and championing the work of writers, filmmakers, and all artists who use written and visual language to tell a story in addition to an 8 day film festival and 4 day conference, we offer year round events, a young filmmakers program, a tv show, radio show, podcast and more. Digital video certificate program motion media arts center. In response to the covid19 outbreak, the afs cinema and austin public are temporarily closed. Members receive a variety of benefits, including discounted tickets to the afs cinema, discounts on classes and rentals at austin public, exclusive invitations, and more. Founded as a nonprofit in 1985 by filmmaker richard linklater, the austin film society s mission is to empower our community to make, watch, and love creative media.
The austin film society afs is a nonprofit film society based in austin, texas. The goals of the austin film society are to provide internationally relevant film culture to every austinite. Austin studios and the texas film hall of fame in particular make the headlines and contribute to tourism in austin while adding to its reputation as a film mecca. Austin film society lays off onethird of staff, all hourly workers after. Afs curates and screens hundreds of repertory, international and arthouse films annually at the afs cinema. The jobs, gigs, and internships posted on this site have been compiled from other websites, blogs, online submissions, groups, etc. Austin school of film s digital video certificate program dvcp provides students an affordable pathway into creative media industries.
Membersonly events include free sneak peeks and quarterly member mixers. Austin film society completes creative media center kvue. Join us this february for some of our favorite stories about human connection. The austin film society is a chief contributor to moviemaker magazines consistent ranking of austin as one of the countrys top cities in which to live and make movies.
Please avoid public gatherings until further notice. By taking advantage of a companys matching gift benefit, you may be able to double or even triple your contribution. Founded in 1985 by filmmaker richard linklater, the austin film society s mission is to empower our community to make, watch, and love creative media. Students in the fivecounty area travis, bastrop, caldwell, hays, and williamson counties qualify for the program by being a a full time high school student, or b a full time student in any program or a part time student enrolled in a film program at one of the following institutions. Austin film society s instagram profile has 2,2 photos and videos. Aff furthers the art and craft of film by inspiring and championing the work of all artists who use the language of film and television to tell a story. Agnes vardas last feature is an essay film summingup of.
Michael hsu office of architecture endeavors to create livable, neighborhoodoriented urban spaces. Find groups in austin, texas about film and meet people in your local community who share your interests. The centerpiece of our celebration, the texas film awards will honor and induct the newest members of the texas film hall of fame. Founded in 1985 by richard linklater, the austin film societys mission is to empower our community to make, watch, and love film and creative media. Matching gifts corporate matching gifts are a great way for members to maximize personal contributions to afs. The awards show will be preceded by exciting red carpet arrivals and a cocktail reception in our lobby. The austin film society has announced the completion of the creative media center at austin. The national endowment for the arts grant will go towards redeveloping the old national guard building at mueller into a space for the community and filmmakers to come together. Austin film society 6406 n ih35 suite 3100, austin, texas 78752 rated 4. All content is posted anonymously by employees working at austin film society. Michael hsu office of architecture austin film society. Afs cinema and event hall is operated by the austin film society and is the home of its exhibition programs.
The austin film society began in 1985 with a group of friends getting together to watch films that werent distributed to the general public. Most afs events are open to the public, but members get the best ticket prices and first notice of everything we show. The austin film society laid off a third of its permanent staff and all of its hourly workers at the afs cinema on march 23, the austin nonprofit. The austin film commission keeps a digital library of local locations for potential use in productions.
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