The raving success that was Being Elmo, a documentary following the man behind the puppet, brought into focus how little we know about our childhood idols. From animated characters such as Tony the Tiger, Bugs Bunny, and Tweety Bird to the physical characters like Elmo, these imagined entities have played larger rolls in the lives [...]

AIDS Services of Austin and AGLIFF Nonprofit Organization are coming together to present BIG LOVE: ASA + AGLIFF’s Joint 25th Anniversary Year Fundraiser. The one day event will take place Saturday, August 18 and is accompanied by the reopening of the classic Dobie Theater. The event will feature the premiere of the documentary film VITO, with after party featuring [...]

We will have our final FREE SCREENING at Otto’s Shrunken Head and it’s one you don’t want to miss! Enjoy the indie film Concrete Circus, presented by IndiePix Films, a film not releasing until late August! This is your exclusive chance to view the film before the wide release August 21st! About the film: This [...]

From the arduous roadtrip through Deliverance-esque country, to the even more arduous trip that starts 5min after you arrive, summer festivals kind of suck. For an NYC-bound film festival that’ll melt your brain with culture, opt instead for one of these discount passes to Gen Art, the 17th-annual cinem-accanal that’s posting up at the School [...]

This year’s HollyShorts Film Festival opening night will be co-hosted by on-air personality Carly Steel (EPIX, TV Guide Network) with EXTRA’s Ben Lyons, scheduled to take place on Thursday August 9th at Grauman’s Chinese Theatre (6925 Hollywood Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90028) in Hollywood. Steel continues to make a name for herself as one of [...]

No matter how many film festivals you’ve seen, we don’t know that you’ve seen one quite like this.  Couch Fest Films ranks in the top 5 for innovative, screwy, and all around super creative venues for independent film showcasing and, if you have an open mind, you should be a part of it! Celebrating its [...]

The LA Shorts Film Festival is an Academy recognized fest and well worth being a part of!  Their submission deadline is quickly approaching; don’t miss your chance to showcase at LASFF and be recognized by the film authorities that be!  Below are the submission requirements, to submit visit the LASFF webpage. 2012 SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS: Films [...]

Watching “The Dark Knight Rises” at a midnight screening last night in Nolan’s own Gotham City was a surreal experience. On a larger scale, the film tells the story of a catastrophic terrorism that results in a chilling alienation of the world’s most prominent city. It’s a thought which must haunt New Yorkers realistically every [...]

Join writers, film lovers and Yale Professor Marc Lapadulain a journey through several classic and successful films analyzed using video clips, discussion and text. Learn the tactics of writing and selling a feature-length screenplay.   Saturday July 28, from 1:30pm to 6pm near the Bethesda metro station $100 course fee includes 4.5 hours of class, [...]

This heartfelt letter from co-founder and Director of Cinequest Halfdan tells the tale of Somaly Mam and how she inspired a cause.  If you are so inclined, donate to Cinequest for this project by following this link to the original article and choose your donation level.  Please join us on an empowering journey to transform [...]