our locations
Motion Media Arts Center operates programs across multiple locations throughout Austin, providing access to education, creative resources, and community engagement citywide.
THE CANOPY
916 springdale
Cinemaker (our Studio Access Program) currently operates two 1,300-square-foot studios at The Canopy—a 45,000-square-foot arts complex in East Austin that serves as a hub for creativity and collaboration.
Austin School of Film hosts select weekend workshops and evening classes on-site, providing hands-on film and media education in this vibrant, community-focused space.
For Summer 2025, Austin School of Film will expand its presence at The Canopy, hosting youth camps across three distinct studios—including The Canopy’s 3,000-square-foot event hall.
Austin School of Film currently offers evening classes at the beautifully designed Future Front House on East 12th Street in East Austin. The space is operated by Future Front Texas, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to supporting women and LGBTQ+ creatives across Texas.
FUTURE FRONT HOUSE
1900 E 12th St
Launching in early summer, a new location just a couple of miles north of Mueller Development and will expand Austin School of Film’s footprint—housing additional classes, weekend workshops, and a brand-new iMac lab to support digital media education.
NEW location
coming soon
Feel free to give us a ring with any questions—but please note, we do not accept walk-ins.
AUSTIN SCHOOL OF FILM
512-969-9716
CINEMAKER
737-315-6248
Our goal is to strip away geographic barriers by partnering with cultural organizations and property owners across Central Texas—bringing robust, community-rooted programming to where people already are. We know traveling across the city can be time-consuming and expensive, especially as Austin continues to grow and transportation remains a challenge. That’s why, instead of relying on a single, centralized location, we’re embracing a decentralized model that meets people where they live, work, and create.
This approach isn’t just practical—it reflects the new normal. Access to the arts shouldn’t be confined to one neighborhood or building. By distributing our programs across multiple spaces and communities, we’re breaking down traditional gatekeeping structures and creating a more equitable model for media arts access. It allows us to collaborate directly with local partners, activate spaces, and remain nimble in an ever-changing cultural and economic landscape.