Founded in 1985 by filmmaker Richard Linklater, the Austin Film Society’s mission is to empower our community to make, watch, and love film and creative media. AFS curates and screens hundreds of repertory, international and arthouse films annually at the AFS Cinema; delivers financial support to Texas filmmakers through the AFS Grant; operates Austin Studios, a 20-acre production facility, and Austin Public, a space for our city’s diverse mediamakers to train and collaborate. 

CreativeMornings is a free monthly breakfast series that features inspiring 20-minute lectures by local speakers in cities all over the world.

An outlet for film creatives to be able to participate in projects with the intention of furthering their creative work, networking and finding new opportunities.  They provide an outlet for film creatives to be able to participate in projects with the intention of furthering their creative work, networking and finding new opportunities. Establishing a more present film scene by bringing together these artists, and contributing to expanding the local arts scene.

Use this group to post and reply to crew and casting calls for any and all productions shooting in Texas.

TV/Film producer Jennifer Hutchins gives insider entertainment industry advice while introducing a helpful guest speaker with an expert knowledge in the the entertainment business each month. Attendees can introduce themselves to the group, exchange skills and get recommendations and referrals. The goal of "Austin Entertainment Business" is to get people hired and paid!

A support, networking & collaboration community for film, video & media makers of all types & skill levels. We bring people together though a wide range of events & programs. We focus on raising skill levels & professionalism through increased awareness, education & experience. We encourage a sense of community & a pay-it-forward attitude within our group. We help each other by helping each other. We are producers, directors, actors, crew, artists, promoters, writers, photographers, cinematographers, designers, grips, gaffers, sound mixers, sound recordists, sound designers, musicians, composers, coordinators, and more. It takes a village to raise a film!

The Austin Motion Artists Group is a monthly get-together for professionals and enthusiasts using creative software and tools to create imagery for video, film, and other media. Formed in November of 2011 by Ryan Padgett, Ryan Gallet and Travis Benn. The Austin Motion Artists Group goals are to foster a community of Austin creatives who wish to discuss industry experiences, share ideas, get advice, and keep up with the latest news. 

The Network Austin Mixer is a networking get-together where people in entertainment such as film, television, music, commercials, and game industries can meet, forward their careers, and share ideas and information. We are actors, filmmakers, screenwriters, producers, directors, agents, game developers, crew members, etc., and our mixers are a great place to meet like minds, get different types of media projects going, and find out the scoop on new productions.