Co-written and directed by Austin filmmaker John E. Bryant, THE OVERBROOK BROTHERS is finally getting its chance to be seen by a much wider audience on IFC Films ON DEMAND.

SXSW 2009 has come and gone and I was able to see only a couple of films this year. Now that there’s a little time to breathe I’ll post some thoughts on those two films. First up is THE 2 BOBS. To be sure I’m well beyond the demographic that THE 2 BOBS targets, 15-25 [...]

Just a reminder of today’s SAG event at 501 Studios: Don’t Become Media Roadkill This SRO event returns to Austin to speak of all things Screen Actors Guild. Keep your career in the fast lane and off the shoulder. Get all the info you need for your next film, webisode, video game, commercial, industrial or [...]

SXSW is fast approaching and there are more than a few things to plan for. To start with, check out premiere screenings of the latest from Austin filmmakers Tim McCanlies and John Bryant. Tim McCanlies, well known for his family friendly fare such as DANCER TX, POP. 81 and SECONDHAND LIONS as well as the [...]

Below is a reprint of an email received from the Austin Film Society. Hopefully this will be useful to those who are not on the AFS email list. SXSW, March 13-22, 2009AFS Screenings & Special Events During SXSW 1. SXSW PANEL: GET THE MOST OUT OF SXSW (3/13) 2. AFS SXSW Member Showcase 1 & [...]

So…I ventured over to the Austin Studios open house last week during SXSW. There wasn’t a huge turnout when I was there as the video below will show. This rather shaky video (sorry) is from my handy Flip Video Ultra – 30 minute version (paid $50 off Craigslist). The band is the South Austin Jug [...]

Controversial Interview Video Interview with Facebook CEO Turns Ugly

Other than soaking in as much SXSW as you can…if you’re in Austin… may I make a suggestion? A couple of days ago I stumbled onto a site that has taken up way too much of my time since. It’s called QUARTERLIFE.com. You can spend a lot of time at this place just checking out [...]