★ At a glance

Everything we do.

★ Impact at a glance

By the numbers.

Artists' work on display at a gallery exhibition

★ Direct investment

$2M+

Paid to working artists since 2003

Large group of artists and filmmakers

★ Reach

100,000+

People moved through our space since 2003

Audience watching a screening

★ First steps

Thousands

First-time filmmakers + media artists got their start here

★ For working artists

Free to apply, free to participate.

Six programs built to remove financial barriers and amplify underrepresented voices.

Film & Friends screening series
★ Bi-annual showcase

Film & Friends.

A bi-annual screening showcase — helping thousands of filmmakers premiere their work for the first time since inception.

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★ Exhibition + meet-up

Cinemaker Connect.

An exhibition series and artist community meet-up — part of our Cinemaker studio program.

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Artist in residence — work in motion
★ Residency

Artists in Motion.

A residency for working artists across film, video, and time-based media — with studio access and mentorship.

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Artist Access Program
★ Open access

Artist Access Program.

Free access to classes, studios, gear, and post-production resources for working artists with active projects.

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★ Commission

Two Artists, Six Months.

A six-month commission supporting two artists in producing new work — stipend, studio space, full support.

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Talent Roster
★ Network

Talent Roster.

A directory of working filmmakers, photographers, and crew available for hire — connecting artists with paid work.

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★ For everyone

Education & access.

Democratizing access starts when you build radically accessible pathways from the ground up. Every program open to the public — built with community along the way.

Cinemaker Studio Access Program
★ Studio membership

Cinemaker Studio Access.

Membership-based access to our working studios for media artists, filmmakers, and creative professionals.

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Year-round classes at Austin School of Film
★ Year-round

Classes at ASoF.

The longest-running community film school in Texas — 80–100 classes a year covering production, post, audio, animation & more.

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Film Forward certificate cohort group photo
★ Certificate program

Film Forward.

A multi-year, self-paced certificate program — built for the working-class artist.

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Youth Summer Camps
★ Ages 10–17

Youth Summer Camps.

Filmmaking and animation camps for middle and high schoolers. 26 years and counting. Need-based scholarships available.

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Artist talk panel discussion at Austin School of Film
★ Free + open

Talks & mini workshops.

Talks, mini workshops, and community meet-ups throughout the year — open to all.

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Community at a pop-up event
★ On the road

Rural pop-ups.

Low-cost workshops in Marfa, Lockhart, and beyond — bringing filmmaking education across Texas. More on the way.

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★ Help fund our work

Become a Friend of Cinemaker.

Every free program — every residency, every workshop, every pop-up — runs on community support. Become a Friend and keep this work going for everyone.

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★ Friends & funders

The people who make this possible.

Foundations, individual donors, and partners across Austin and beyond. The full list of people who keep this work going.

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★ On the daily

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