Austin School of Film

Today, we get a double feature!

At 12pm, we’re heading over to to celebrate the work of 100+ kids ages 8-18 that joined us this summer through camps & intensives with sold out attendance!

Later at 6pm, we’re poppin back over to our space to meet up with Hot Takes, , and to enjoy cocktails, bites, and a movie! This event is also the official *kick off* to AGLIFF’s 36th Film Festival!

While our youth screening is sold out (there will be an encore next month 😎) - you can still RSVP for tonight with the link in our bio!

We’re partnering with x to kick off the 36th Prism Film Festival with a cocktail hour & free film screening!

This event is presented and curated by HOT TAKES, a new sponsored project of ours that aims to showcase LGBTQIA+ centered documentaries with official support from !

Since 1987, ’s mission is to create positive and visible film programs relevant to the lives of LGBTQIA+ identified people, to educate the community about LGBTQIA+ issues, to produce and promote the best in LGBTQIA+ community building events, and to support and partner with other organizations to enlighten the public.

We’ve had the pleasure of partnering with them for 12 of those magical years on various programs including Q***r Youth Media Project.

RSVP at the link in our bio and see you there!

This Saturday, we’re partnering with for a FREE micro film workshop exploring what it means to be creative and what drives youth to create!

📍This free youth workshop is a pilot program for high school students (14-18) who have a strong interest in creative industries (film, animation, video, content creation) and who want to explore how they can create different types of media to tell powerful stories. Your final content will be amplified on social media channels including our own.

✨Who are MAKE IT MOVEMENT?!

Led by founder Roy Spence, The Make it Movement, an Austin-based non-profit, empowers young Texans to discover their purpose in school, paving the way for impactful careers immediately after high school. Collaborating with schools and businesses, it highlights high-skill opportunities locally. Roy Spence, co-founder of GSD&M advertising and the Purpose Institute, is renowned for using marketing for societal good, evident in transformative campaigns such as the iconic "Don't Mess With Texas". Launching laer in 2023, MIM is starting a Student Media & Marketing Alliance offering workshop participants a chance to shape student-centric media! For youth, by youth.

💡In short, TELL YOUR OWN STORIES THE WAY YOU WANT!

LINK IN BIO TO REGISTER! ONLY 7 SPOTS REMAINING. :)

A true testament to the enduring power of physical media and preserving cultural treasures — ATX VHS SWAP is an Austin gem within itself. Check out our latest blog to learn more about our partnership and the magic of analog arts!

📍Read it now: https://austinfilmschool.org/blog/how-vhs-collectors-are-breathing-new-life-into-nostalgia-and-transforming-austins-art-scene

CALLING ALL DOCUMENTARY FILM LOVERS 🎥

We’re pleased to present a FREE documentary screening series this Summer called HOT TAKES with support and collaboration from 🌈

✨Join us on July 30 at x HQ for Pier Kids directed by Elegance Bratton.

✨Following the screening Malik Lepore () Overall Overseer of The House of Lepore () will offer a workshop session and demonstration exploring the fundamentals of Vogue performance using the body as a conduit for dance as story-telling and self-exploration.

✨Guests can join a raffle in support of a chance to win prizes like a pair of badges from , skincare products by .studio , and much more!

Link in bio to RSVP! 🤠

Today, we're thrilled to share two upcoming events that epitomize our values and celebrate the rich tapestry of stories within the arts. Come, be part of this artistic journey, and embrace the transformative power of art in our lives and communities!

Free Community Events Celebrating Underrepresented Stories in July — Motion Media Arts Center Come, be part of this artistic journey, and embrace the transformative power of arts this July!

Did you know Austin School of Film offers payment plans on all classes? As a way to provide flexible options for anyone! No credit checks, no red tape. Over 50% of our student base take advantage of this flexible payment program!

Experience quality, professional, and community-driven education led by industry pros. But how do they work?

📍Email our EDU Registration Dept at [email protected] to request info or get started. It’s that simple!

Classes at Austin School of Film — Motion Media Arts Center Founded in 2002, Austin School of Film is a 501c3 nonprofit organization providing year-round classes and workshops in film, and creative technology for all ages. We provide alternative pathways to learn, work, create, and consume the arts in the digital era.

At the heart of Austin School of Film's 20-year success in nurturing emerging filmmakers is its acclaimed 8-week Digital Filmmaking: Script to Screen class.

Designed specifically for individuals with little to no prior filmmaking knowledge, this comprehensive course equipped students with the essential skill set and creative process needed to create their own short films.

This photo represents a pivotal milestone for all the people on stage as they completed and premiered their first short films!

✨Link in bio to read about the course! Limited spots remain, sessions begin in mid-July to September.

Austin School of Film hosted another exciting event that celebrated the creative prowess of emerging filmmakers in Central Texas. On June 3, 2023, our film nonprofit premiered 17 short films, featuring the works of many first-time adult filmmakers.

Through mentorship and education, we are so proud to continue supporting people on their journey to refine their craft, learn creative skills, and gain recognition by presenting their work to the public.

✨ Link in bio to read a full blog recap about the courses presented “Film & Friends” film screening.

Austin School of Film hosted another exciting event that celebrated the creative prowess of emerging filmmakers in Central Texas. On June 3, 2023, the film nonprofit premiered 17 short films, featuring the works of many first-time adult filmmakers.

Unleashing Creative Talent: Austin School of Film Showcases Emerging Filmmakers in Music Video & Narrative Showcase — Motion Media Arts Center

We're thrilled to announce that the highly anticipated bi-annual education discount at the Austin School of Film is now in effect!

From enriching workshops for adult learners to exciting end-of-summer programs for youth, there's something for everyone looking to explore their creative potential and support a local nonprofit organization at the same time.

Elevate Your Skills and Empower the Future: Austin School of Film's Bi-Annual Education Discount is Back! — Motion Media Arts Center We're thrilled to announce that the highly anticipated bi-annual education discount at the Austin School of Film is now in effect! From enriching workshops for adult learners to exciting end-of-summer programs for youth, there's something for everyone looking to explore their creative potential and

Thanks to Bears Rebecca Fonte Agliff, Austin Kink Weekend, and Austin School of Film for a fantastic night screening Manscaping along with the beautiful film State of Mind by Donald C Shorter Jr 💈🌈🪒✨✂️😈

Join us for our another installment of our popular FILM & FRIENDS screening series—highlighting local filmmakers and their work.

This event will feature exciting evening of short films created in our Music Video Production & Digital Filmmaking: Script to Screen courses making their world debut! All films feature local actors, musicians, and crew.

📍Link in bio to RSVP!

Unfortunately, all classes this evening have been cancelled and will resume next week.

All classes Wednesday - Sunday are unaffected. Students registered, please check your email for full details.

📍We apologize for the inconvenience and we look forward to meeting you all next week!

Our completely free public consultations are open for April!

📍Link in bio to schedule ✨

We had an amazing time with , , , and

Thanks to & .gema for the opportunity to explore the production side of cinematic storytelling with synth with such amazing artists!

Also a huge thank you to the filmmakers (who are also some of our amazing students) for documenting the afternoon!

✨Full blog recap next week.

If you missed yesterday’s announcement, here’s another chance to get the details!

We have curated a free live panel & experience exploring the world of electronic music, cinema, and art with German musical pioneers Tangerine Dream and Brandt Brauer Frick who will be joined by iconic Desire (Italians Do It Better) and Austin’s own Film Director John Valley.

PANELISTS INCLUDE:
✨Daniel Brandt (Brandt Brauer Frick) Brandt Brauer Frick]

✨John Valley (Film Director, Pizzagate Massacre)

✨Megan Louise (Desire & Italians Do It Better)

✨Paul Frick (Brandt Brauer Frick & Tangerine Dream) Brandt Brauer Frick]

✨Thorsten Quaeschning (Tangerine Dream)

✨Moderated by Faiza Kracheni (MMAC Executive Director, media artist)

📍FREE WITH RSVP / link in bio!

This Valentine’s Day come experience DESERT HEARTS, a tender q***r romance shot on beautiful 35mm in the Nevada desert. Presented in partnership with The Little Gay Shop!

Bring your partners, friends, family, situation-ships, or just yourself.

18+ & FREE W/ RSVP

AFTER DARK x The Little Gay Shop: Valentine's Day Movie Night — Motion Media Arts Center This Valentine’s Day come experience DESERT HEARTS at Austin Cinemaker Space — a hidden gem by & for q***r lovers. Don’t miss out! Bring your partners, friends, family, situation-ships, or just yourself to this night of tender romance shot on beautiful 35mm in the Nevada desert—ONE NIGHT...

Full blog recap this Friday from our first film Film & Friends in 2023!

Film & Friends is a completely free & public quarterly showcase (sometimes more ✨) + ongoing screening series highlight all local work produced in Austin School of Film project-based courses.

✨This screening featured 15 films completed between October - December 2022 and had over 200 attendees come out!

Austin School of Film continues to be closed today 2/1 due to extreme weather conditions.

We will be available remotely for today from 10am - 4pm CST to answer any questions but please know there may be delayed responses due to electricity outages and limited staffing.

Any students scheduled for classes today and tomorrow have or are being notified of delays/rescheduling.

Weekend courses should not be affected at this point in time.

All classes for today and tomorrow are cancelled. We will reach out to students with official notification and all classes will schedule a makeup day to cover material.

Our office and admin team will be working limited hours today remotely so please feel free to contact us with any questions!

If you missed it, our is live and very friendly to beginners looking to cultivate new skills, learn how to make films, and grow their network of creatives.

📍Newsletter subscribers get first dibs on ✨ a special one time holiday promo ✨until next Friday! If you missed this first newsletter announcement, look out for a second one today!

Whether you are searching for a gift for an emerging filmmaker in your life or looking to expand your own skills in the new year—we have our fav picks to get any creative up and going in 2023!

7 Gift Ideas That Should Be On Your Radar — Motion Media Arts Center Whether you are searching for a gift for an emerging filmmaker in your life or looking to expand your own skills in the new year—we have our fav picks to get any creative up and going in 2023.

This could be YOU on stage in 2023 talking about YOUR OWN FILM and we’re here for it!

Link in bio to check our 2023 classes with more on the way!

Install has begun for all 5 artists displaying new work as part of our After Dark x Austin Studio Tour event series of “one night only” experiences!

Tonight, we’ll also screen 15 short experimental films shot purely on analog format then cap the night off with a performance by !

NIGHT I: A Night of Analog Arts
Saturday - Nov 12, 2022
Doors at 8:00 PM
Address: 2200 Tillery Street
18+ only

We ask that you please show up on time at doors as we do have limited capacity.

Please carpool if you can with the group. The spaces in lot are limited as well.

Complimentary cocktails & nonalcoholic beverages + small bites will be served.

See you tonight!

As part of Big Medium’s annual Austin Studio Tour, we’re curating an ✨exclusive experience✨for the annual city-wide event with a roster of local artists— many of them exhibiting work to the public for the first time.

📍Each night will blend visual arts, cinema, and performance.

📍Complimentary bites & cocktails provided.

✨NITE I - ANALOG NITE // NOV 12
✨NITE II - STORYTELLING NITE // NOV 19
✨NITE III - A NIGHT FOR THE STARS // NOV 20

There are 29 artists underground artists featured over the course of 3 evenings. You won’t want to miss this!

📍Will we see you after dark?

📍RSVP at link in bio.

Initiated in 2003, No Idea Festival is an annual festival of improvised music based in Austin, Texas.

For their 2022 Austin installment, No Idea Fest is partnering with Austin School of Film, University of Texas, and City of Austin Cultural Arts Division to bring you an evening of experimental media on November 5 (this Saturday).

📍First up: Austin Workshop w/ Bani Khoshnoudi

In this workshop we will explore how to use ecological development through artisanal processes like caffenol or phytograming as alternative ways of developing film, and how these aesthetic choices bring another instance of writing directly onto the film emulsion.

***If you are interested in participating please contact the Bureau for Experimental Ethnography.

📍Email: [email protected]

Later that evening, Bani Khoshnoudi will be premiering a film at our space with other guest artists & musicians. More info on that in our link in bio!

We’re thrilled to be partnering with for another magical event.

This time, the event takes place at the beautiful and iconic grounds a Laguna Gloria on October 30 from 1-5pm.

Guests will be immersed into experiences that play on illusion, inspired by the spooky time of year and the park's many sculptures that seem to masquerade throughout the grounds.

📍 Austin School of Film is curating a bloody gore mess with two local Special FX MUA & . You can expect to see wild and fun horror-filled looks on two models being demoed in real time.

We’ll also have special effects make up out for guest to play and a couple of very unique prosthetics made by Adam Cahoon including an entire head!

Tickets are $30, link in bio for full details.

El Buen x Austin School of Film is at it again! This fall, we’re exploring the art of filmmaking with a Halloween-twist.

Youth students are exploring the fun of creating a short horror film from start to finish and have access to all the essentials including top quality fake blood from our friends & the epic bruise wheel by .

📍Do you want to see a teaser tomorrow of their film?

There’s three things we love: 1) Dramatic Lighting 2) Hank Hill 3) Texas & film references wrapped into one!

📍What’s your favorite film with colorful lighting?

We are so excited to finally announce our new multidisciplinary arts series AFTER DARK launching this month!

✨AFTER DARK ✨explores the intersections of underground artists whose work is outside the conventional norms of the art world.

📍Events will take place monthly and feature a mix of local artists via performances, interactive media, visual arts, and films while also showcasing film screenings of pivotal underground work in q***r, BIPOC, and experimental cinema.

📍The first installment exploring the theme of ✨ BAD GIRLS ✨ will take place on October 29 with live performance by the iconic LOUISIANA PURCHASE and screening of 1989 horror film NEXT OF KIN (c/o AGFA).

📍Free & open to ages 18+ with RSVP!

📍Link in bio to read the full press release and upcoming programming.

Join us for a free & public screening of award-winning documentary short film You are Me & I am You by Melissa Kirkendall.

“You are Me & I am You” follows Carmen Cumba, an indigenous midwife in the High Sierras of Ecuador who despite many hardships and obstacles has dedicated her life to helping the women of her community both as an Ancestral medicine practitioner and as an advocate for equality for her fellow midwives in Ecuador.

Q&A with Director Melissa Kirkendall to follow the screening.

📍This film was supported as a fiscal sponsored project of our nonprofit & through City of Austin Cultural Arts Division.

✅ RSVP at link!

Award-Winning Short Doc Screens Free For The Public — Motion Media Arts Center Join us October 13 for a free & public screening of Melissa Kirkendall’s award-winning documentary short.

🎭 Amazing woman-founded & lead Austin theatre company is launching their 4th season with Henrik Isben’s drama, The Lady from the Sea, directed by Elizabeth V. Newman.

✨ As members of ACS & love for the local community— Filigree is offering members and students an exclusive discount as well as a member & students night on October 16!

📍 The show opens October 7. More info about the production and discount at the link in our bio!

Austin School of Film has teamed up with and Onion Creek Productions to present an all women led film industry panel this week!

As a woman founded & woman led educational nonprofit — this is a HUGE opportunity for all genders to explore, listen, and learn in a space made for you!

It’s completely free for anyone & everyone! Link in bio for full details and RSVP!

Cameras, cameras, cameras! Classes for Winter/Spring 2023 are beginning to trickle out.

What classes are you hoping to take in 2023?

P.S. we still have technical, creative, and software training courses for this fall enrolling!

Photo: Camera Basics, September 2022

Another little peek at our drop in workshop with !

The short collaborative film cumulating all the painted film strips will drop next week! If you’re having FOMO - we have one final 16mm workshop scheduled for December 2022!

📍Hit the link in our bio for full details on all our classes & workshops currently enrolling!

🗣 Free community film screening 🗣

Join us next Saturday, September 24 at 5pm for Love, From Death Row: A Day of Art and Film, a community film screening organized by community organizer, Delia Perez Meyer.

📍 This free and open to the public event will feature two films about the death penalty and the families that are affected by it. Delia is featured in one of the films “The Road to Livingston” where she fights for her brother on death row.

There will also be an exhibition featured of incredible artwork created by people currently on death row which is entitled "Love, From Death Row.”

✨ RSVP at the link in our bio