The Austin Film Festival is dedicated to championing the work of aspiring and established filmmakers, defined as screenwriters, directors, editors, producers, actors and all those artists who use the language of film to tell a story. The AFF furthers the art, craft and business of filmmaking by providing unique cultural events and services, enhancing public awareness and participation, and encouraging dynamic and long-lasting community partnerships.

The Austin Film Festival is a not for profit 501c3 corporation.

The New Directions Summer Film Series

Art is new.

This summer the Blanton Museum of Art and the Austin Film Festival are proud to present an exciting new collaboration, the New Directions Summer Film Series. This special collection of five films will introduce the exceptional work of emerging independent filmmakers.

The screenings will take place in the Blanton’s new auditorium on Third Thursdays at 7pm and Sundays* at 3pm beginning June 18 through July 19. General public - $5.  AFF members, Blanton Museum members and UT Faculty and Students - $3.

Thursday, June 18 | Gretchen

Sunday, June 21 | Gretchen

Sunday, June 28 | Silent Light

Sunday, July 12 | The Juche Idea

Thursday, July 16 | Welcome to Nollywood

Sunday, July 19 | Shotgun Stories

*not including Sunday, July 5