Join us for Austin School of Film’s biannual celebration of hyper-independent and local film!
We’re showcasing an eclectic mix of 23 (!!!) narrative, experimental, and documentary short films plus a couple of music videos featuring local bands - all created right here at Austin School of Film.
Twice a year, this community film series brings together filmmakers at every stage of their journey: first-timers who are just picking up a camera, alongside working professionals refining their craft, building mentorship, and expanding their creative networks.
Over the course of two Sundays in October, we’re teaming up with Hyperreal Film Club, longtime collaborators of our community programs. The screenings will take place at their new super cute East Austin theater, a space dedicated to championing independent filmmaking and community-centered storytelling in Austin.
The program features films from our award-winning beginner friendly courses Digital Filmmaking: Script to Screen and Avant-Garde & Experimental Filmmaking, as well as projects from two advanced intensives: our Documentary Filmmaking Intensive (applications now open for 2026 enrollment!) and Music Video Production created in partnership with local musicians.
✨ All ticket proceeds directly support Austin School of Film! By attending, you’re not just buying a ticket—you’re joining a long tradition of uplifting filmmakers and media artists who’ve debuted their very first public screenings at this beloved biannual event.
TICKETS COMING SOON :)
FILMS — OCTOBER 12, 2025
Doors at 4pm, Screening begins at 4:30pm, Q&A with filmmakers to follow
Please note: This screening series is 18+ only. Films will be thoughtfully curated to create the best viewing experience. We won’t be publishing the screening order of films in advance, as we want to encourage everyone to stay for the entire showcase — to honor and support every filmmaker, celebrate local film, and show up for your community. Filmmaking isn’t only about creating work, it’s about being part of something bigger.
CLICK ON THE ARROWS BELOW TO READ ABOUT EACH FILM
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All It Ever Was
● Director/Writer/Producer/Editor: Jacob Bishop
● Type: Narrative
● Collaborators:
○ Abigail Ross – Hair/Makeup
○ Hana Safeyeldin – Crew
○ Seth Pollock – Assistant Director & Assistant Producer
○ Mike Williams – Sound Technician
○ Samuel Beck – Production Assistant
○ Laura Knowles – Production Assistant
○ Georgia Bithos – Production Assistant, Lighting
○ Nancy Melancon – Production Assistant
○ Gilmar Ortega – Production Assistant
● Class: Digital Filmmaking: Script to Screen -
Danielle Hoefer (Untitled)
● Director: Danielle Hoefer
● Type: Experimental
● Collaborators: Dan Hoefer & Jasper Hoefer
● Class: Avant Garde & Experimental Filmmaking -
● Writer/Producer: Meighan Zai’Moy
● Type: Narrative
● Collaborators:
○ Directed by Hana Safeyeldin
○ Cinematography: Hana Safeyeldin
○ Camera Operator: Auburn Jordan
○ Editor & Sound Designer: Nolan Fogleman
○ Hair, Makeup, Wardrobe: Meighan Zai’Moy
○ Set Assistants: Tai Lyles, Lisa Dreher, Joshua Lloyd
● Class: Digital Filmmaking: Script to Screen -
Mingfei Xie (Untitled)
● Director: Mingfei Xie
● Type: Experimental
● Class: Avant Garde & Experimental Filmmaking -
● Director: Al Nafea
● Type: Experimental
● Collaborators:
○ Alexa Ferrara – Lead Actress
○ Jessey Kim – Crew
○ Clayton deJong – Crew
● Class: Avant Garde & Experimental Filmmaking -
● Director: Yancy Lopez
● Type: Narrative
● Collaborators:
○ Owen Pont – Assistant Camera
○ Alika Owen – Boom Operator
○ Auburn Jordan – Director of Photography
○ Sofia Isabella Lopez – SFX/Prop Master
○ Dan Ben-Hun – PA
● Class: Digital Filmmaking: Script to Screen -
● Director/Editor: Jinyoung Yang
● Type: Documentary
● Class: Documentary Intensive -
● Producer/Writer: Rusama Islam
● Type: Narrative
● Collaborators:
○ Brian Tell – Director
○ Marc Morales – Director of Photography
○ Diego Marin – Writer, Sound/Editor (TBD)
○ Anerudh Balaji – Sound/Editor (TBD)
● Class: Digital Filmmaking: Script to Screen
● Notes: Updates on credits and final cut forthcoming -
● Director/DP/Producer/Editor: Aaron Tamez
● Type: Music Video
● Collaborators:
○ David Toure – Producer
○ Jason Christy – 1st AD, Gaffer
○ Santi Perezisaza – Production Assistant, BTS
○ Tiara Allen – Art Director, Wardrobe, Hair
○ Sydney Gray – Production Assistant
● Class: Music Video Production -
● Writer/Producer: Abbey Weber
● Type: Narrative
● Collaborators:
○ Director: Katie Mack
○ DP: Will Nelson
○ Set Design: Abbey Weber
○ Gaffing & Set Construction: Owen Pont
○ Sound & Set Construction: Alika Kelly
○ Wardrobe & Makeup: Hana Safey
○ 1st ADs: Yancy Lopez, Nolan Fogleman
○ Production Assistants: Tiara Allen, Auburn Jordan
○ Audio & Effects: Bryan Culver
○ Audio Mixing: Daniel Weber
○ Musical Score: Abbey Weber
● Class: Digital Filmmaking: Script to Screen -
● Director: Ani Jarrett
● Type: Narrative
● Collaborators:
○ Katie Mack – Producer/1st AD
○ Director of Photography: Nolan Fogleman
○ Santiago Martinez-Gallardo – 1st AC
○ Tiara Allen – Production Assistant
○ Madelyn Patterson – Production Assistant
● Class: Digital Filmmaking: Script to Screen