
Austin Film Society
Austin, TX
Founded in 1985 by filmmaker Richard Linklater, AFS creates life-changing opportunities for filmmakers, catalyzes Austin and Texas as a creative hub, and brings the community together around great film. AFS supports filmmakers towards career leaps, encouraging exceptional artistic projects with grants and support services. AFS operates Austin Studios, a 20-acre production facility, to attract and grow the creative media ecosystem. Austin Public, a space for our city’s diverse mediamakers to train and collaborate, provides many points of access to filmmaking and film careers. The AFS Cinema is an ambitiously programmed repertory and first run arthouse with broad community engagement. By hosting premieres, local and international industry events, and the Texas Film Awards, AFS shines the national spotlight on Texas filmmakers while connecting Austin and Texas to the wider film community. AFS is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.
Projects We're Supporting

Acid Test (feature) Finishing Funds!
Houston, Texas• Film Feature
Drama, Teen
A rebellion of a coming-of-age tale fueled by Riot Grrrl music, dysfunctional family, and LSD.
This project got the green light!

ACID TEST (feature development)
Houston, Texas• Film Feature
Comedy, Drama
The absurdly dramatic coming-of-age story of a teenage girl who launches a rebellion when she drops acid and goes home to her parents.
This project got the green light!