Starting as an actress in LA, Bethany Ashton Wolf quickly changed gears by co-writing and co-producing Don’s Plum (starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Tobey Maguire). Then after three short films including, The Burgundy Room (which won Best of Fest at the Louisiana Video Shorts Festival), First and Last and Wait, Wolf make’s her directorial debut with Little Chenier. more…

The Narrative Feature Winner at the Austin Film Festival was Chalk by Mike Akel and Chriss Mass. After it’s world premiere at CineQuest (winning the Audience Award), Chalk has picked up awards from other festivals as well as recently becoming the Narrative Feature Winner at the Austin Film Festival. more…

A Guide to Recognizing Your Saints made it’s regional premiere on October 21st at the Texas Spirit Theater in Austin. The film, directed by Dito Montiel, first premiered at Sundance 2006 where it was awarded the Dramatic Directing Award and a Special Jury Award for Best Ensemble Performance. more…

The Austin Film Festival opened last night with the screening of Jake Kasdan’s latest feature The TV Set. Kasdan a writer/director is well known for his work on TV with Freaks and Geeks and Undeclared as well as his feature films Zero Effect and Orange County. more…

Anyone trying to get a hotel in Austin recently can tell you there’s something big coming up. Having just released their 2006 line-up, the 2006 Austin Film Festival is creating a big buzz by bringing great films and celebs to town. With 14 documentaries, 51 narratives and 73 short films, the AFF will bring 138 films from 16 countries into town for salivating film fans. The Filmlot will also be there to report on the latest films from new and independent filmmakers! more…