Paper Plane Wins Narrative Short at Austin Film Festival
The Saoirse Ronan-directed short film took the top narrative honor in the festival's script and film competition.
Austin Film News
Film in Austin runs on theatrical releases, box office data, studio activity and the local film industry, and coverage here follows all of it. Reporting covers these areas from a perspective focused on the city and the suburbs surrounding it.
Science Fiction
Live Poll
Do you prioritize supporting local independent cinema venues in your community?
AFS Cinema Will Open New Screen in Austin
The venue will debut a 169-seat theater featuring 4K laser projection on October 24, 2026.
Horror
Live Poll
Do you plan to attend a local haunted attraction or Halloween event this year?
Bat City Scaregrounds to Host Final Halloween Shows
The Austin haunted attraction concludes its seasonal operations with events on October 30 and 31.
Documentary
Live Poll
Do you believe it is better for local creative industries to maintain independence from Hollywood?
Documentary to Premiere at Austin Film Festival
The film explores the life and legacy of celebrated screenwriter Bill Wittliff.
Film — General
Live Poll
Do you plan to attend film festival screenings or events in your local area this year?
Austin Film Festival Will Showcase 97 Films
The 33rd annual Austin Film Festival will present a diverse lineup of international cinema this autumn.
More in Film
Reporting here centers on production slates, festival developments, box office trends and streaming acquisition news. It reaches across the city and the communities around it to identify how the film industry touches the local economy. The seasonal influx of festival activity creates a unique, recurring concentration of news that shapes the local entertainment landscape. Industry regulation and shifting business models for content distribution are the two factors that most influence the frequency of these stories.