Stories from Austin Film Festival News
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David Milch on his mentor, Robert Penn Warren
Austin Film Festival News &bull Feb 9, 2012
We're thrilled that 2006 Outstanding Television Writer Award recipient David Milch has another terrific show on the air, LUCK, which airs on HBO Sunday nights. The show premiered this month and has already been picked up for a second season.… Full Story »
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Should I Stay or Should I Go: The Rise of Cinema-on-Demand
Austin Film Festival News &bull Feb 8, 2012
As you have no doubt noticed in recent years, there are more ways than ever to experience films. Want to watch in the comfort of your own home? You can stream on Netflix, rent from iTunes, or order Video-on-Demand from your cable provider or video game system. Prefer the… Full Story »
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Conversations in Film: Writing Action!
Austin Film Festival News &bull Feb 7, 2012
We will be kicking off our 2012 Conversation in Film Series this month with a bang. Derek Haas (3:10 TO YUMAS, WANTED, 2 FAST 2 FURIOUS) and Ric Roman Waugh (ex-stuntman, FELON, the upcoming SNITCH and EVEL) will join us Tuesday, February 21st for a… Full Story »
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My Super Bowl
Austin Film Festival News &bull Feb 1, 2012
A friend recently asked mewho I think will win the Super Bowl. Myresponse was: "The Super Bowl? It's thisSunday? Are the Cowboys playing?" Obviously, I am not planning to watch thegame on Sunday (although I heard Madonna will be performing). Lately, my focus has been diverted to my ownversion of the Super Bowl:… Full Story »
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"How To Get your Groove Back..."
Austin Film Festival News &bull Jan 31, 2012
It'sfunny what we'll do to find inspiration. When it comes to the creative process, it seems like all of us will dowhat we can to find that "a-ha!" moment. Maybe it's exercising, or visiting your favorite place. Maybe it's praying, or chanting, or turningto a higher power for help. We focus somuch on finding that one… Full Story »
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LIVING RECORD: The Music Documentaries of DA Pennebaker
Austin Film Festival News &bull Jan 30, 2012
We will kick off the year on Wednesday, February 1 at 7:00pm, with our new series, Living Record: The Music Docs of DA Pennebaker . Partnering with Jo's Hot Coffee, we will be offering free screenings of this legendary documentarian's… Full Story »
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Writers on Screenwriting - Herschel Weingrod
Austin Film Festival News &bull Jan 27, 2012
Herschel Weingrod at the 2011 Austin Film Festival & Conference Photo credit: Jack Plunkett We know how valuable it can be to hear another writer, especially a successful one, discuss their craft. It can inspire renewed commitment to one's work,… Full Story »
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Congratulations to Alec Berg on his WGA nomination for Best Comedy Series for "Curb Your Enthusiasm"!
Austin Film Festival News &bull Jan 19, 2012
Alec's television credits include Seinfeld where he was a writer and executive producer, and Curb Your Enthusiasm where he currently serves as a writer, executive producer and director, and for which he was nominated. His feature film work includes writing… Full Story »
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Why the Awards Season Really Does Matter
Austin Film Festival News &bull Jan 18, 2012
The cinematic juggernaut that is The Artistcontinued steamrolling toward the Best Picture Oscar with several wins at the Golden Globes this past Sunday.Not too shabby for a black-and-white silent film from France that initially scared away several distributors before being… Full Story »
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Guest Blog Post - Kevin Rawls, Public Relations Senior, Texas State University-San Marcos
Austin Film Festival News &bull Jan 13, 2012
This is Kevin Rawls checking in for day #2 of job shadowing at Austin Film Festival. Before I get started on my little rant, let me begin by giving you a little of my background. I am a 22-year-old senior at Texas State University-San Marcos majoring in Mass Communications with an emphasis in Public Relations and my minor is Sociology. It's been a long, tumultuous five years in college, but I am glad to finally say I'll be graduating this May! That is to say… Full Story »
