Film

Amazing Community Animations from Mini Maker Faire

By Tim Ziegler / May 17, 2013

Check out these wonderful animations done by Austinites of all ages during the May Mini Maker Faire. 

Kickstarter of the Week - The Veronica Mars Movie Project, $4 Million and Counting

By Chris-Rachael Oseland / April 1, 2013
I normally use this space to show off a little-known Austin project that deserves some extra love. This week, I have something a little bigger in mind. By “a little bigger” I mean “already has over $4 million in pledges.” That’s right - The Veronica Mars Movie Project is actually based out of our fair city.

Interview with "Maidentrip" Filmmakers About 14-Year-Old Girl Who Sailed Solo 'Round the World

By Chris-Rachael Oseland / March 13, 2013
14-year-old Laura Dekker sets out—camera in hand—on a two-year voyage in pursuit of her dream to be the youngest person ever to sail around the world alone. In the wake of a year-long battle with Dutch authorities that sparked a global storm of media scrutiny, Laura now finds herself far from land, family and unwanted attention, exploring the world in search of freedom, adventure and distant dreams of her early youth at sea.

Filmmaker Interview: Merete Muller and Christopher Smith of Tiny

By Chris-Rachael Oseland / March 13, 2013
What is home? And how do we find it? TINY follows one couple's attempt to build a Tiny House from scratch with no building experience, and profiles other families who have downsized their lives into houses smaller than the average parking space.

Film Interview: the Cast of "Burma"

By Chris-Rachael Oseland / March 13, 2013
When Dr. Lynn abandoned his terminally ill wife on her deathbed, he left his three children Susan, Christian and Win essentially orphaned.

Filmmaker Interview: Adrian Svircic, Director of Sóley's Music Video "Bad Dream"

By Chris-Rachael Oseland / March 12, 2013
A beat is laid out, hesitantly moving along at first, then taking off, shimmering, turning darker, and then Sóley raises her voice. "Bad Dream" is a phantasmagoric and haunting song, taken from the Icelandic singer Sóley's first full-length album "We Sink," which sounds sweet, dreamlike and weird at the same time.

SXSW Film Live Interviews: Josh Barrett and Marc Menchaca of "This is Where we Live"

By Chris-Rachael Oseland / March 12, 2013

SXSW Film Live Interviews: Eva Orner of "The Network"

By Chris-Rachael Oseland / March 11, 2013

SXSW Film Live Interviews: PJ of Willow on New Music Video, "Sweater"

By Chris-Rachael Oseland / March 11, 2013

SXSW Film Live Interviews: Louis Alvarez of "Getting Back to Abnormal"

By Chris-Rachael Oseland / March 11, 2013

SXSW Film Live Interviews: Petra Costa of "Elena"

By Chris-Rachael Oseland / March 11, 2013

The Austin Post and FanboyTV interviewed Petra Costa, director of the haunting movie, "Elena." 

A Taste of SXSW Film

By Stephanie Myers / March 11, 2013

This year, I decided to take advantage of the South by Southwest Satellite location at the Alamo Drafthouse Village on Anderson Lane, a short 2 miles from my home.

Blasphemy at the movies

By J.J. Eggers / January 6, 2013
Raise your hands if you enjoy going to the Alamo Drafthouse. Alright you can all put your hands down. I wanted to speak blasphemy: the Alamo may not be the best place in town to watch a movie anymore.

Geeks, Gaming and (Blue) Goggles Net Austin Indie Film Studio 1 Million Views

By Chris-Rachael Oseland / November 30, 2012

It’s 2 a.m. Husband-and-wife team Ben and Rachel Moody are surrounded by angry, sword wielding Christmas elves. Before things get really ugly, it’s time to shoot them. Then it’s time to break down the sound equipment and cameras before they clean up the filming site.

Lost: My Boyfriend (Ryan Gosling)

By Austin Post Staff / November 26, 2012

As seen on South Congress. If you have any information... well, all the paper tabs were already torn off.

SXSW Music

After 26 Years SXSW Still Rocks the Ides of March (Despite the Hassles)

The volunteer at the sign-in desk looked young enough to be my kid, 25 years old, tops. He smiled brightly as he looked at my name on the badge and handed it over.

“So...

SXSW 2013 Best Performances - Stephanie's Picks
SXSW Showcase Quest - Two Nights on the Musical Town
Bands and booze: Sums up SXSW, right?

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SXSW Film

Filmmaker Interview: The Cast and Crew of "Zero Charisma"
Filmmaker Interview: Caleb Johnson and Kara Durrett of "Root"
Filmmaker Interview: Kyle Matthews of "Charlie Hughes"
Filmmaker Interview: Halil Deniz Tortum of the SXSW Global film "Zaiyat"

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Filmmaker Interview: Lola Bessis and Ruben Amar of "Swim Little Fish Swim"
Filmmaker Interview: Jason B. Kohl of "The Slaughter"
Filmmaker Interview: Adam Rifkin and Scott Anderson of "Reality Show"
Filmmaker Interview: Dayna Hanson and Dave Proscia of "Improvement Club"
Simon Klose of "The Pirate Bay: Away From Keyboard" Thinks You're Actually a Pretty Nice, Generous Person
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SXSW Interactive

"Minority Report" Controller for Sale at SXSW Interactive
I don’t often get excited by hardware, but getting to try the Leap Motion Interactive Controller felt like walking right into "Minority Report." Actually, it was even better.
South by Swag
Tip: Visit the Future at SXSW Create - Free and Open to the Public
Badgeless? Fake Your Way Into a SXSW Unconference
Who's Coming to SXSW? Tim Berners-Lee! Tim Berners-Lee!
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The Austin film scene has been growing strong for decades and now includes not only big-budget productions from the likes of Richard Linklater and Robert Rodriguez, but also a host of grassroots film projects of the YouTube variety. Tune in to see what's playing or get a behind-the-scenes peek.

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