All Entries in the "Texas Film News" Category
Femme Film Texas
Femme Film Texas is proud to announce their 2010 Film Camp for Girls at the University of Texas! This is a unique opportunity to educate girls about the digital technology of filmmaking while building friendships and leadership skills. ” We are eager to help more young women participate in our local film industry, and [...]
Texas Filmmakers Win Nikon Fest
In search of the next great online video talent, Nikon Inc. announced the winners of its Nikon Festival, launched in November to celebrate, inspire and harness the current popularity of D-SLR video creation and social media.
The Nikon Festival Judges’ Award Winner is Marko Slavnic, a 2006 graduate of the University of Texas Austin, and [...]
Red Carpet Premiere for “Making Movies”
The Harry Ransom Center announces a special opening celebration for the exhibition Making Movies. Join us on the red carpet for the exclusive premiere on Friday, February 12. Guests will enjoy a popcorn bar from Cornucopia, light hors d’oeuvres, wine, special screenings in the theater, and tours of the exhibition. Also, guests will have the [...]
Austin Film Critics Name Their Picks
The Austin Film Critics Association announces its fifth annual end-of-the-year awards, with 9 films winning in 16 categories for 2009. A special Top 10 list for the best films of the decade is also announced.
THE HURT LOCKER, an Iraq war thriller, takes home 3 awards, including the top honor, best film. Kathryn Bigelow is named [...]
VideoFest needs Volunteers
The Video Association of Dallas is looking for interns and volunteers for their 22nd annual VideoFest, taking which takes place November 5th - 8th in Dallas. If you are interested in applying, please send an e-mail with your name, background, and availability to askme@videofest.org.
GUEST ROOM out today
One Spark Films, in conjunction with the Doorpost Film Project will release GUEST ROOM on September 1st. The film was shot with an entirely Austin-based cast and crew and features an original score by critically acclaimed Austin act Balmorhea.
GUEST ROOM is about a reclusive and distant man, who finds a young man beaten and passed [...]
Rice University’s September Film Schedule
For our fellow cinema lovers in Houston, The Art Department at Rice University is screening several films throughout the month of September. Most are free (unless otherwise indicated, go here for the complete list). Here are just a few of the films you can catch, so if you happen to be in Houston this month, [...]
Former AFS Intern Making Documentary
Former AFS intern Norma Saldivar is making a new documentary entitled ‘DO YOU DREAM IN COLOR?’ The film follows seven vision-impaired teens over the course of a year as they strive to overcome the unique challenges their disabilities create, whilst in pursuit of their dreams. Filming begins next week, go to www.DoYouDreamInColor.com to learn more [...]
Sign Up for the San Antonio 48 Hour Film Project
The 48 Hour Film Project comes to San Antonio on the weekend of August 14th. Filmmakers from all over the San Antonio area will compete to see who can make the best short film in only 48 hours. The winning film will go up against films from around the world.
This year, teams will be [...]
Fantastic Fest Needs Volunteers
Fantastic Fest is looking for volunteers (18 years and older, please) for the 2009 festival. We need you to stand face to face with the celebs and the fans alike to make sure everyone has a rip-roarin’-Austin-Texas-Alamo-Drafthouse-good-time. This year’s festival takes place September 24th – October 1st
No other festival draws so many eclectic directors, writers, [...]
