In addition to showcasing amazing local and national talent, the Austin Film Festival also spotlights work from outside of the United States. This year, they feature Mexico in their International Showcase. Buy your pass or badge now. Who knows, you could be the first kid on your block to spot the next Alejandro González Iñárritu. Matando Cabos Thursday, October 19 9pm @ The Arbor [from AFF] Regional Premiere. Matando Cabos tells two sides of... more ›

Apparently Snoop Dogg has grown a little tired of just rolling down the street smokin’ indo, sippin’ on gin & juice. So he decided to follow in the footsteps of fellow hip-hoptrepreneur Ice Cube and get himself in the movie game. And you get one of the first looks at his foray into the movie business, as his Snoop Dogg’s Hood of Horrors will screen at this year's Austin Film Festival. In addition to the new playa on the block, AFF will also be screening Sydney Pollack's classic Tootsie. Pollack will be in town to receive the inaugural Extraordinary Contribution to Filmmaking Award at the AFF Awards Luncheon, to take place Saturday, October 21 at the Austin Club. more ›