Austin Film Society

In 1985 the Austin Film Society (AFS) was born, honoring classic and independent film with screenings in public venues all over Austin.

By 1995 their mission had expanded from appreciating the movies we were screening, to supporting the filmmakers who made them. They also receive support from the National Endowment for the Arts, the Texas Commission on the Arts, and the City of Austin under the auspices of the Austin Arts Council. AFS also has instituted programs that award grants to filmmakers and internships for students in the film industry.

The Austin Film Society also assists local artists in showcasing work. The Austin Film Society has over 1,200 members, and attendance for fiscal 2003 was over 35,000. Audiences and members represent all ages and a cross-section of the diverse population of Austin. Individual series target particular audiences, and have expanded our audience base in the Latino, African-American, Middle Eastern, Jewish and Asian-American communities.

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