Remember when artists made Austin cool?
A small donation to keep Austin from turning into one big tech convention.
(we're kidding... sort of.)
Friends of Cinemaker is our monthly donor circle — the people who keep independent art alive in this town. Join the crew, get a brand-new cherry red tote on the house.
Like a trusted crew behind the scenes — Friends of Cinemaker is our circle of supporters, the people who believe in the power of accessible, independent art to build community.
Where your monthly dollars go.
Studio space that stays accessible.
Your dues help us keep CINEMAKER Studios open and affordable — so working artists, photographers, and filmmakers can keep doing the work in Austin.
Programs for emerging artists.
Your support funds initiatives like our Artist Access Program, Artists in Motion, and youth scholarships — pathways for the next wave of creators.
Pay for working artists.
Member dollars keep resources in the hands of working artists, educators, and storytellers right here in Central Texas.
Independent art in Austin.
When you join, you're not just getting parties and discounts — you're powering a community that exists outside the city's growing tech-and-development pipeline.
And a free tote.
A limited cherry red tote featuring iconic cherubs — because you're our angels. Cotton canvas, hand-screened, yours when you join the crew.
While supplies last
Colors rotate each season · this summer/fall is cherry
✦ Become a Friend ↓
Pick your monthly amount.
$25 a month · Sign up gets you a free Summer 2026 tote (while supplies last). Only monthly supporters get exclusive perks — more on those below.
What you get.
★ Events
VIP access to every event.
VIP access to all Cinemaker events — quarterly Cinemaker Connect meet-ups, early invites to special screenings, artist talks, and studio happenings. Plus first dibs on limited-capacity events like our Summer Supper Series and end-of-year celebration.
★ Discounts
Savings at partner orgs.
Exclusive savings through our community-focused partnerships. Our way of helping you create more while supporting local.
★ Impact
Support local, create local.
You're directly supporting Austin's independent film and media arts scene — from accessible studio space to funding programs for emerging artists. Member dollars keep resources in the hands of working artists, educators, and storytellers right here in Central Texas. You're not just getting parties and discounts — you're powering a community.
Become a Friend.
$25 a month, cancel anytime. Tax-deductible. Plus a free tote while supplies last. The easiest way to keep Austin's creative scene alive — and get some real perks along the way.
✦ Become a Friend ↑100% tax-deductible · Motion Media Arts Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit