This Juneteenth Day, we’ve compiled a list to share of films to watch, events to support, and organizations you should donate to right now, tomorrow, and in the future. Anti-racism is an on-going, life-long endeavor. The purpose of this list is to encourage folks to stop, learn, and listen to Black leaders and Black stories.

Carlos Mats is an award-winning artist, accomplished entrepreneur, multidisciplinary designer, filmmaker, writer, director, photographer, professional diver, ex-digital nomad, event producer, and international speaker. Named "Young Leader of the Americas Professional Fellow (YLAI)" by the United States Department of State, as one of the top 250 entrepreneurs of the continent. In 2004, he founded Xchematic, an arts & technology studio as a primary creative outlet, and transformed it into his life mission with projects all over the world. Carlos Mats will be leading a talk on Artificial Intelligence through our newest (virtual) program PLAY AT HOME tomorrow at 1pm (CT). ⁣

More than just a happy hour, Austin School of Film aims to connect, inspire, and celebrate cinema right at home with people from around the world. It’s free to sign up and although tipping is encouraged —there’s no pressure. Each event comes with a happy hour digital hand-out which features handcraft cocktail recipes, filmmaker bios, and more. They are limited in size to 30 participants to keep things intimate & conversations flowing.

Every week, we’ll be dropping a video directly from our educators at Austin School of Film. You can ask them about their craft, classes, workshops, or even about what it’s like to be a filmmaker/media creator in ATX. ⁣Unfiltered, uncensored, and totally unique — you can download, stream on social media, and pause the content to enjoy & experience on your own time.

Due to COVID19, there will be some temporary changes to Motion Media Arts Center and our award-winning programs: Austin School of Film & Austin Cinemaker Space. We hope to continue to have YOUR support in continuing our mission to keep ATX learning, working, and creating.