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(From left) Christian Wallace, Jacob Lofland, Billy Bob Thornton, and Michelle Randolph, cast members of the Paramount+ series “Landman,” pose with the inaugural Texas Made Award at the ATX TV Festival in Austin, Texas, on June 1, 2025. (Photo by Manny Pandya)
  • Film
  • By Analise Pickerrell

Billy Bob Thornton Joins ‘Landman’ Cast in Austin to Accept First Texas Made Award at ATX TV Fest

New honor spotlights Texas-made productions as state launches $1.5B effort to grow its film and television industry
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The cast of “The Salamander King” portrays a tight-knit crew working at Austin Municipal Golf Course, affectionately known as “Muny,” as they rally to save it from closure in the indie comedy directed by Austin Nichols. (Still courtesy of "The Salamander King")

‘The Salamander King’ Opens Dallas International Film Festival With Austin-Set Indie Comedy

Austin Nichols makes feature directorial debut with heartfelt film about community, identity and keeping things weird
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Lila Igram, Nikki Reed, Ian Somerhalder, Elizabeth Avellan, Eloise DeJoria (photo by Amy Baione)
  • Film
  • By Nicole Williams-Quezada

How Austin’s ConnectHER Uses Film to Empower Women and Girls Globally

Founded by Lila Igram, the local nonprofit amplifies authentic voices through storytelling and meaningful action
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  • Film
  • By Cassie Butterfield and Amelia Engstrom

8 Best Films To Watch From SXSW 2025

From Tim Robinson’s twisted friendship comedy to Matthew McConaughey’s crime thriller, these are the standout films from this year's SXSW Film & TV Festival
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(From left) Maitreyi Ramakrishnan, Mckenna Grace, Shirley Chen and director Amy Wang during a Q&A following the world premiere of "Slanted" at SXSW 2025 on March 8 in Austin, Texas. The film won the Narrative Feature Jury Award at the festival. (Photo by Amelia Engstrom)
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  • By Amelia Engstrom

Amy Wang’s Directorial Debut ‘Slanted’ Wins Narrative Feature Jury Award at SXSW 2025

The award-winning film explores beauty standards and identity through teen’s transformation to whiteness in pursuit of prom queen title
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The Criterion Closet President Peter Becker (far left) talks with film fans waiting to enter the Criterion Mobile Closet parked across from The Paramount Theatre. (Photo by Amelia Engstrom)
  • Film
  • By Amelia Engstrom

The Criterion Mobile Closet Closes Line Four Hours Ahead of Closing Due to Austin’s Crowds

Film lovers line up nearly seven hours in advance for The Criterion Mobile Closet at SXSW, a limited-time pop-up selling 1,000 curated titles
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Texas Film Awards 2025

Austin Film Society Celebrates 25 Years of Texas Film Excellence

Michelle Rodriguez, Tim & Karrie League and Noah Hawley honored at the Texas Film Awards at Distribution Hall
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SXSW Film & TV Festival Announces Opening and Closing Night Films, Final 2025 Lineup

Catch this year’s SXSW film premieres in Austin, featuring Matthew McConaughey, Blake Lively, Jacob Elordi and more
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"Fast & Furious" star Michelle Rodriguez, "Fargo" creator Noah Hawley, and Alamo Drafthouse founders Tim and Karrie League will be inducted this year into the Texas Film Hall of Fame. (Photo courtesy of AFS)

Austin Film Society to Honor Michelle Rodriguez, Noah Hawley, and Tim & Karrie League at 25th Texas Film Awards

AFS will award industry leaders for their contributions to cinema and storytelling at Distribution Hall in Austin
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Round Top Film Festival co-founders Shanna and Skylar Schanen. (Photo by Alice Loayza)

Unveiling the Premiere Round Top Film Festival: A Cinematic Celebration in the Charming Texas Town

Discover Round Top's new film festival, crafted by Texas natives, Shanna and Skylar Schanen
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