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Screening Party: Route to Emancipation (Documentary)
Nov
10
to Nov 11

Screening Party: Route to Emancipation (Documentary)

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You're invited to the Austin premiere of Black History Bike Ride's short film "The Route to Emancipation". This documentary follows BHBR's leaders, Talib, Ariel, and Brandon, as they undertake a 350-mile cycling route from the Texas Capitol in Austin to the site in Galveston where Juneteenth began in 1865. Along the way, they explore centuries of Black history through interviews with historians and community leaders. After the screening there will be a Q&A with the filmmakers.

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Secret Cinema: Screening "Popcorn" (1991) w/ We Luv Video & ATX VHS SWAP
Oct
21
8:00 PM20:00

Secret Cinema: Screening "Popcorn" (1991) w/ We Luv Video & ATX VHS SWAP

Join us for an October of cinematic delights as we delve into the meta-horror classic "Popcorn," presented in collaboration with ATX VHS Swap and We Luv Video. And no, we're not talking about getting "zucked" here (though that's equally terrifying in its own right).

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HOT TAKES 03: Uýra: The Rising Forest
Aug
20
6:00 PM18:00

HOT TAKES 03: Uýra: The Rising Forest

Join us on August 20 for a special screening of Uýra: The Rising Forest presented by Austin’s newest film series HOT TAKES and in partnership with amazing local nonprofits!

While traveling through the Amazon, Uýra shares ancestral knowledge with Indigenous youth to promote the significance of identity and place, threatened by Brazil's oppressive political regime. Through dance, poetry, and stunning characterization, Uýra boldly confronts historical racism, transphobia, and environmental destruction, while emphasizing the interdependence of humans and the environment.

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HOT TAKES 02: Pier Kids directed by Elegance Bratton
Jul
30
6:00 PM18:00

HOT TAKES 02: Pier Kids directed by Elegance Bratton

Join us on July 30 for a special screening of Pier Kids directed by Elegance Bratton presented by Austin’s newest film series HOT TAKES and in partnership with amazing local nonprofits! Following this screening guests can join a raffle in support of [select org/youth focused lgbtq] a chance to win prizes like a pair of badges from @agliffest, a boudoir photoshoot by @heyjinnij , some adult toys by @pristoys and many more.

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STORIES ABOUT COMFORT FOOD Presented by Color Arc Productions
Jul
29
7:00 PM19:00

STORIES ABOUT COMFORT FOOD Presented by Color Arc Productions

Color Arc Productions presents an evening of live storytelling & screening inspired by the theme "comfort food”. Featured storytellers include a Netflix dating show celebrity, a millennial comedian/filmmaker, a celebrated Austin playwright, a journalist turned mosaic artist, a writer & tarot card reader, a retired Navy Chief, and an 82-year old Vietnamese American grandmother. 

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HOT TAKES 01: The Gospel of Eureka!
Jun
27
6:00 PM18:00

HOT TAKES 01: The Gospel of Eureka!

This summer Austin Cinemaker Space welcomes a new documentary screening series, Hot Takes, presented by the National Center for Transgender Equality, POV on PBS, Kind Clinic & aGLIFF. The series is programmed by Illyana Bocanegra and Courtney Cook.

This event is free & open to the public, 18 & up.

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AFTER DARK x The Little Gay Shop: Valentine's Day Movie Night
Feb
14
8:00 PM20:00

AFTER DARK x The Little Gay Shop: Valentine's Day Movie Night

This Valentine’s Day come experience DESERT HEARTS at Austin Cinemaker Space — a hidden gem by & for queer lovers.

Don’t miss out! Bring your partners, friends, family, situation-ships, or just yourself to this night of tender romance shot on beautiful 35mm in the Nevada desert—ONE NIGHT ONLY at Austin Cinemaker Space.

FREE WITH RSVP // 18+ ONLY // DRINKS & LIGHT BITES PROVIDED

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You are Me & I am You Screening
Oct
13
7:00 PM19:00

You are Me & I am You Screening

Join us for a free & public screening of award-winning documentary short film You are Me & I am You by Melissa Kirkendall.

You are Me & I am follows Carmen Cumba, an indigenous midwife in the High Sierras of Ecuador who despite many hardships and obstacles has dedicated her life to helping the women of her community both as an Ancestral medicine practitioner and as an advocate for equality for her fellow midwives in Ecuador.

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Love, From Death Row: A Day of Art and Film
Sep
24
5:00 PM17:00

Love, From Death Row: A Day of Art and Film

This free & open to the public event will feature a screening of two films about death penalty and the families that are affected by it. There will also be an exhibition featured of incredible artwork created by people currently on death row which is entitled "Love, From Death Row".

Free & open to the public

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Family Movie Night
Jul
15
6:00 PM18:00

Family Movie Night

Wahoo! Happy Summer! We'd like to invite you to the Austin Metro Drug-Free Coalition Media Project's Summer Family Movie Night. It’s free + in-person. Thanks to our gracious sponsors City of Austin Cultural Arts Division, Austin School of Film, and No More, No Más.

Friday, July 15th from 6:30 - 9 pm, we'll be showing a free public screening of Pixar's—Soul to help promote a few things:

  • Drug & alcohol-free activity for the youth

  • Community awareness of drug & alcohol abuse

  • Cultivate safe spaces for our youth

  • Youth opportunities for positive community involvement

Let's learn, grow, and have fun together. We're a small grassroots effort looking to make a change.

Visit www.drugfreemediaproject.com for more information.

Link to register: https://bit.ly/SUM22mp

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Moving Together
Jun
17
7:30 PM19:30

Moving Together

ATX local dance company, BLiPSWiTCH, and filmmaker Maggie M. Bailey are proud to present a special sneak peek preview of Bailey’s feature-length directorial debut, Moving Together. This documentary is a celebratory love letter to music and dance that brims with kinetic life and energy. The film explores the process of dance and the intricate collaboration between dancers and musicians, moving seamlessly between Flamenco, Modern, and New Orleans Second Line. Featured artists include Jesse Zaritt, Michael Wall, Michelle N. Gibson, Thaddeus Ford, Isaí Chacón, and Olivia Chacón.

The screening will be preceded by a short dance performance from Isaí and Olivia Chacón's company A'lante Flamenco.

Limited Capacity— Please RSVP in advance with a sliding scale donation.

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Film Poetry Showcase & Screening with KB Brookins
May
14
6:00 PM18:00

Film Poetry Showcase & Screening with KB Brookins

Join us for the debut screening of the three film poems completely shot on analog Super 8 cameras & film, hand developed, spliced, and edited with voice over poetry spoken, written, and directed by the children themselves.

The event will feature special panelists & guest speakers: Andrew Hairston, Joe Anderson, Natosha Daniels, G. E. Loveles Free & family friendly!

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