The Alamo Drafthouse and Lights. Camera. Help. have announced the winners of this weekend's nonprofit-oriented film competition, in which ten teams were given 48 hours to create cause-driven films in honor of The National Day of Service and MLK Day. more ›

It’s been a little while since our last film fest and it’ll be a few more weeks before the big ones (Fantastic Fest, AFF) begin, so the Lights Camera Help Film Festival is perfectly timed. This small but essential event runs today through Saturday, and it celebrates nonprofit and cause-driven films. more ›

Bringing together filmmaking creativity and the spirit of altruism for the second year in a row, Lights. Camera. Help. begins on Thursday and will run for three days at various venues around town. This is the first film festival specifically organized to effect positive change in society, and it will feature a selection of cause-oriented documentaries and short pieces created by filmmakers from around the world. more ›

This weekend Austin will play host to the first ever film festival for non-profit and cause-driven organizations. Lights. Camera. Help. received submissions from over 140 groups and selected nineteen finalist to be screened this Friday and Saturday. Of these films, one will win the Lights. Camera. Help. Judge's Prize which comprises all the proceeds from ticket sales and donations collected during the festival. Lights. Camera. Help. co-founder Aaron Bramely answered some questions for us about non-profit organizations, new technology, and this weekend's festival. more ›