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AUSTIN FILM FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES 2023 JURY AND AUDIENCE AWARD WINNERS
2023 Winners
STAFF PICK: AITAMAAKO’TAMISSKAPI NATOSI: BEFORE THE SUN
STAFF PICK: AITAMAAKO’TAMISSKAPI NATOSI: BEFORE THE SUN By Ally Garcia Before the Sun is a beautiful story about the competitive nature of horse racing in the foreground of connection to family, culture, history, and womanhood…. Read More
STAFF PICK: MIDNIGHT AT THE PARADISE
STAFF PICK: MIDNIGHT AT THE PARADISE By Grace Donaldson Over the course of one night, MIDNIGHT AT THE PARADISE explores the complex relationships of three different couples. The characters’ complicated pasts and meandering presents come… Read More
STAFF PICK: SUNLIGHT
STAFF PICK: SUNLIGHT By Franny McLarty Set against cathartic and self-expressive music that’s enmeshed in the story itself, Sunlight is a raw and charming portrait of two friends on a pivotal day. Leon is a… Read More
AUSTIN FILM FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES 2023 SCRIPT COMPETITION FINALISTS
STAFF PICK: CHRISTMESS
STAFF PICK: CHRISTMESS By Mason Johns Drenched in dark humor, this film offers a raw and poignant look at a fallen actor’s quest for redemption and reconnection. It brilliantly underscores the value of relationships during… Read More
STAFF PICK (INTERN EDITION): EGGHEAD & TWINKIE
STAFF PICK: EGGHEAD & TWINKIE By William Beachum Using illustrations, breaks in reality, and “sick beats,” Egghead & Twinkie explores the messiness and beauty of discovering all forms of love. It not only highlights the… Read More