From Beginner to Filmmaker: How Austin School of Film is Transforming Austin’s Film Scene

This past weekend, we came together for a truly special celebration of storytelling at our FILM & FRIENDS exhibition series. The event featured "OUR VOICES," a beautiful collection of short films by emerging filmmakers from our Digital Filmmaking: Script to Screen course. These films are a testament to how people with a passion for storytelling can transform into confident filmmakers when given the chance to learn, grow, and thrive.

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VISUAL RECAP: 2024 Middle School Animation Camp

In our Animation Middle School Camp, students embarked on a creative journey, mastering the craft of animated characters and captivating worlds using Adobe Animate, a Wacom tablet, and stylus. Throughout the week, they applied essential animation principles to bring their ideas to life, creating vibrant digital animations which included traditional 2D animation and rotoscope animation.

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Faiza Kracheni
East Austin Nonprofit Showcases 100+ Artists & Filmmakers in March

Austin School of Film, MMAC’s award-winning community film school that has been operating in East Austin for over 20 years. This public community film school offers a diverse range of classes, workshops, youth education, and learning programs in art, film, and creative technology. These programs are tailored for both youth and adult learners, thoughtfully crafted and instructed by industry filmmakers and artists.

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Faiza Kracheni
Friends of Cinemaker Spotlight Local Talent in Vibrant Showcase

Austin Cinemaker Space, established in 2015 as a Studio Access Program, embodies the nonprofit's commitment to fostering sustainable pathways into the arts. Rooted in the belief that affordable workspaces are essential for artists and creators to thrive, it has become a hub for over 100 local members and organizations. Recognizing the wealth of talent within its community, Cinemaker recently curated a member-only showcase, offering a platform for artists to both celebrate their work and directly engage with the local community.

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Sharanya Gupta
Embracing Artistic Diversity: November's Multifaceted Community Events

While we have a deep-rooted passion for film and media arts, Motion Media Arts Center extends its warm embrace to artists of all backgrounds, cultivating an inviting space where everyone's creative spirit can flourish. In a true round up style, let’s explore  November’s diverse roster of community events that underscore our nonprofit’s multidisciplinary approach to building arts, culture, and a strong community.

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Faiza Kracheni
Building Digital Community: Launching a Slack Channel

In the heart of Texas, Austin School of Film has long been a hub for filmmakers, lifelong learners, and creative minds looking to explore the world of cinematic arts. What started as a local resource in education has evolved into a vibrant community of students, alumni, and film enthusiasts. Now, we’re taking our commitment to accessible education and community to a whole new level with the launch of a free Slack channel.

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Faiza Kracheni
How One Event United Over 100 Artists To Create Together

The collaboration that unfolded on Friday, August 11th, within the walls of the Austin Cinemaker Space was nothing short of a creative revolution, which was fitting, given the event was titled “FUTURE OF FASHION”. The vision created by of cultural curators Jordan Petsy and Loriza Ibarra had our 12,000 square foot vibrant hub in East Austin buzzed with the energy of artistic exploration! A profound message echoed through the event - the importance of fostering an environment that not only welcomes creators of all levels but actively provides opportunities for them to experiment, connect, and grow.

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Empowering Voices: Free Community Events Celebrating Underrepresented Stories in July

When you visit us for an event, you'll find a dedicated 4,300 square foot venue space that buzzes with diverse art forms like film, music, dance, and theatre. 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.

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3 Evenings in November Filled with Local Film, Performance, and Visual Art

Over the course of two weekends in November, Motion Media Arts Center’s ongoing events series, AFTER DARK, will curate 29 local media artists for an exclusive Austin Studio Tour experience. Guests can expect to sip on bubbly cocktails and mocktails, indulge in local savory bites and sweets, and be fully immersed into the chaotic, beautiful, and tantalizing world of underground art.

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Faiza Kracheni