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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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The Art of Surviving State Violence
Oct
13
6:30 PM18:30

The Art of Surviving State Violence

Join Texas After Violence Project for an evening celebrating the 2023 Visions After Violence cohort and their work. We will take time together as a community to commemorate and reflect on the interviews and creative projects of fellows, whose projects look at police brutality in Austin, the realities of incarceration at Hays County jail, and the impact on families by mass incarcerating women.

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End Overdose Austin 2023
Aug
25
5:30 PM17:30

End Overdose Austin 2023

On August 25, Join the Texas Harm Reduction Alliance (THRA) for a fun and inspiring evening, with food, drinks, and dancing! Doors open at 5:30pm, followed by the program at 6pm.

The Texas Harm Reduction Alliance (THRA) is on the front lines of the drug war and overdose crisis, offering life-saving, non-judgmental harm reduction services, training and supplies for people who use drugs. In the last year, our participants kept someone alive 633 times with narcan they received at THRA.

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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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Future of Fashion: Happy Hour w/ Market & Photographer Meet Up
Aug
11
6:00 PM18:00

Future of Fashion: Happy Hour w/ Market & Photographer Meet Up

Enjoy a curated pop-up market of fashion brands, free drinks, and a hands on experience making editorial content produced by REFIND & STUDIO LAVOO.

This mixer will give our community an opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals in the fashion space. REFIND & STUDIO LAVOO will produce three curated studio setups featuring local fashion brands for photographers and creatives to capture & play in an editorial setting.

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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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SYNTH & CINEMA w/ Tangerine Dream, Brandt Brauer Frick, and Desire (Presented in partnership with GEMA & Ovrld)
Mar
15
11:00 AM11:00

SYNTH & CINEMA w/ Tangerine Dream, Brandt Brauer Frick, and Desire (Presented in partnership with GEMA & Ovrld)

Motion Media Arts Center and GEMA are excited to present a free symposium exploring the world of electronic music, cinema, and art with German musical pioneers Tangerine Dream and Brandt Brauer Frick who will be joined by iconic Desire (Italians Do It Better).

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PLAY AT HOME: Let’s Hang with Oddball Vintage
May
10
1:00 PM13:00

PLAY AT HOME: Let’s Hang with Oddball Vintage

Oddball Vintage (est. 2015) is a brand specializing in vintage clothing, wardrobe styling and art direction created by two Texas lovebirds in Austin, Texas. 

For over 5 years, Oddball has been building a brand known for vibrant, playful, and oftentimes nostalgic aesthetic. They curate vintage, they sell in brick & mortars AND online but they do so much more. 

The duo (who are a romantic power couple) have worked on an array of creative projects such as short films, music videos, live performances, and fashion editorials. By upcycling vintage clothing, props, and accessories -- they’re creating a unique sustainable approach to the creative process on set. 

We’ll be sitting down to chat about their experience with working with film directors, breaking down scripts/shoots for art direction & aesthetics, and building a brand in the age of social media marketing. 

Learn some tips, tricks, and whole lotta knowledge from some of Texas’ most talented creators.

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LET'S MEET: Virtual Information Session
Apr
27
4:00 PM16:00

LET'S MEET: Virtual Information Session

We are here to help you prepare for Summer 2020 classes, artist services, and resources! This live online event is an opportunity to meet with our Community and Education Directors, and gain an inside perspective on our program curriculum and the student experience. We will be offering weekly virtual experiences, including exclusive free video content for enrolled students. ☺︎

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LET'S MEET: Virtual Information Session
Apr
20
4:00 PM16:00

LET'S MEET: Virtual Information Session

We are here to help you prepare for Summer 2020 classes, artist services, and resources! This live online event is an opportunity to meet with our Community and Education Directors, and gain an inside perspective on our program curriculum and the student experience. We will be offering weekly virtual experiences, including exclusive free video content for enrolled students. ☺︎

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LET'S MEET: Virtual Information Session
Apr
13
4:00 PM16:00

LET'S MEET: Virtual Information Session

We are here to help you prepare for Summer 2020 classes, artist services, and resources! This live online event is an opportunity to meet with our Community and Education Directors, and gain an inside perspective on our program curriculum and the student experience. We will be offering weekly virtual experiences, including exclusive free video content for enrolled students. ☺︎

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LET'S MEET: Virtual Information Session
Apr
6
4:00 PM16:00

LET'S MEET: Virtual Information Session

We are here to help you prepare for Summer 2020 classes, artist services, and resources! This live online event is an opportunity to meet with our Community and Education Directors, and gain an inside perspective on our program curriculum and the student experience. We will be offering weekly virtual experiences, including exclusive free video content for enrolled students. ☺︎

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LET'S MEET: Virtual Information Session
Mar
30
4:00 PM16:00

LET'S MEET: Virtual Information Session

We are here to help you prepare for Summer 2020 classes, artist services, and resources! This live online event is an opportunity to meet with our Community and Education Directors, and gain an inside perspective on our program curriculum and the student experience. We will be offering weekly virtual experiences, including exclusive free video content for enrolled students. ☺︎

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Austin School of Film x AFS Cinema: Official 2020 Showcase
Mar
14
3:00 PM15:00

Austin School of Film x AFS Cinema: Official 2020 Showcase

All work created by real-life students, highlighting their experience as filmmakers and artists through new work and short films. Works extend a wide variety of mediums including: Super 8, 16mm, Digital Filmmaking and more. Come hear the stories of those who live, work, and breathe in the lone star state.

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