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ABOVE ALL ELSE - A Keystone XL pipeline documentary by John Fiege
The hidden story of how the Keystone XL pipeline battle in East Texas built a community of resistance to the climate crisis in America
Successful!- 106% funded
- $53,070 pledged
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Funded
May 20, 2013
This project was a 2012 AFS Grant recipient! We are proud supporters.
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Skunk by Annie Silverstein
When her pit bull is stolen by a dog fighter, Leila must do whatever it takes to get him back.
Successful!- 150% funded
- $10,528 pledged
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Funded
May 18, 2013
Former AFS grant recipient Annie Silverstein is embarking on a new short!
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THE SHOW MUST GO ON by Landry Gideon
An inside look at Texas high school theatre within a season of the One Act Play competition.
Successful!- 101% funded
- $15,206 pledged
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Funded
May 01, 2013
Landry Gideon received an AFS Grant in 2012 for this project, which goes behind the scenes of competitive high school theater in Texas.
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DIG: FUNDING FOR DISTRIBUTION by Stephen Belyeu
With your help, this award winning independent feature has a chance at obtaining distribution!
Successful!- 125% funded
- $6,288 pledged
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Funded
May 03, 2013
Help an AFS grant-recipient find an audience!
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Freedom Fighters documentary film by Jamie Meltzer
There's a new detective agency in Dallas, Texas, started by a group of exonerated men who have all spent decades in prison.
Successful!- 105% funded
- $31,520 pledged
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Funded
May 10, 2013
We are excited about this wonderful Texas story! Documentarian Jamie Meltzer is a director to watch. His previous film, THE INFORMANT, was partially produced in Austin.
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King Bling by Lauren Kinsler
Rey, a spiritual crossing guard and R&B enthusiast, finds help from a gothed-out girl in dealing with the death of his mother.
Successful!- 117% funded
- $2,935 pledged
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Funded
Jan 01, 2013
AFS members Lauren Kinsler and Martin De Leon embark on a new short film. It is sure to be a winner!
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PHIL COLLINS AND THE WILD FRONTIER by Ben Powell
A short documentary about Phil Collins attempting to redefine his public persona while on tour promoting his new book about the Alamo.
Successful!- 202% funded
- $20,270 pledged
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Funded
Jan 20, 2013
TFPF recipient Ben Powell's new short documentary about Phil Collins
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Asleep at the Wheel On Stage and On Screen by Ray Benson
A documentary film about the legendary 9-time GRAMMY-winning western swing band, now in its 42nd year.
Successful!- 140% funded
- $35,212 pledged
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Funded
Nov 15, 2012
From Ray Benson, performer at many a Texas Film Hall of Fame!
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No No: A Dockumentary (about Dock Ellis) by Baseball Iconoclasts, LLC
The legend of Dock Ellis includes LSD, hair curlers & beaning batters. We explore the man behind the legend and his legacy.
Successful!- 108% funded
- $38,006 pledged
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Funded
Jul 17, 2012
2009 Texas Filmmakers' Production Fund Grantee - $2,000 for Production
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The Story of Sharon by René Pinnell
A documentary chronicling the life of artist Sharon Stern-Ostermayer.
Successful!- 102% funded
- $4,100 pledged
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Funded
May 28, 2012
Eagle Pennell's nephew carries on the filmmaking tradition.
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The Quiet Girl's Guide to Violence by Jennymarie Jemison
A victim of childhood bullying decides she will no longer suffer silently in this darkly comic story of revenge and Christmas.
Successful!- 151% funded
- $10,575 pledged
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Funded
Jun 15, 2012
AFS Member project!
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Black Sun: Documentary Film about the 2012 Solar Eclipses by Jarita C Holbrook
“Black Sun” follows 2 African American scientists as they study the 20May annular eclipse (Tokyo) and the 14Nov total eclipse (Cairns).
Successful!- 105% funded
- $10,510 pledged
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Funded
May 18, 2012
From the producer of A SWINGIN' TRIO
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All The Labor by Doug Hawes-Davis
Feature documentary about the Austin, Texas quintet, The Gourds.
Successful!- 105% funded
- $47,368 pledged
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Funded
Jun 11, 2012
Yay! A doc on The Gourds by a wonderful documentarian.
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Grow Aurora Picture Show by Rachel Blackney
Aurora's new home will expand the creative opportunities for all ages. Create a media arts center by funding equipment & furnishings.
Successful!- 122% funded
- $6,102 pledged
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Funded
Jun 07, 2012
Our friends in Houston are expanded!
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Tiny Tape Recorder by Paavo Hanninen
A short film about a man forced to confront his past after he finds a recording device embedded in his ear.
Successful!- 101% funded
- $4,052 pledged
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Funded
May 26, 2012
2011 Texas Filmmakers' Production Fund Grantee - $2000 in Alpha Cine services, $3000 in Kodak film stock
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All That Remains: Feature Film by Marko Slavnic
Two Bosnian brothers living in America make their way home for the first time since escaping the war in order to bury their father.
Successful!- 108% funded
- $26,577 pledged
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Funded
May 10, 2012
Exciting Bosnian feature by Austin-based filmmaker
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The Book of Joe by Mario Pena
A short action/sci-fi film that pits Joe, an everyday man from South Texas, against Death, an angel, and Jesus himself.
Successful!- 120% funded
- $5,132 pledged
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Funded
May 14, 2012
AFS Members Dana Archip & Mario Pena take on the end of the world. Produced by former AFS Intern and all-around super gal Samatha Rae Lopez
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The Austin Cinematheque by The Austin Cinematheque
Help The Austin Cinematheque continue its mission of showing 35mm films for free.
Successful!- 108% funded
- $1,080 pledged
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Funded
Dec 11, 2011
Students at UT keeping their exhibition program strong!
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The Anderson Monarchs Documentary Feature film by Eugene Martin
The Anderson Monarchs are talented scholars and gifted athletes who are creating a level playing field for girls everywhere.
Successful!- 110% funded
- $27,554 pledged
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Funded
Apr 21, 2011
2011 Texas Filmmakers' Production Grantee - $3,000 for post-production
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"KID-THING" - a zellner bros. film by Zellner Bros.
KID-THING is a fever-dream fable about a rebellious girl who spends her time roaming the land, leaving destruction in her wake.
Successful!- 103% funded
- $10,368 pledged
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Funded
Dec 18, 2010
2011 Texas Filmmakers' Production Fund Grantee - $5,000 for post-production & distribution
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Trade In Hope: Fighting Child Sex Slavery In America by Trade In Hope
A feature length documentary about American children being sold for sex in the Land of the Free & what we can do to stop it.
Successful!- 107% funded
- $32,355 pledged
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Funded
Jun 18, 2011
2011 Texas Filmmakers' Production Fund Grantee - $3,500 for production
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The Vulture Project: A Visual Ethnography by BUSH FILMS
The Vulture Project is a film that follows the lives of Griffon Vultures in the Himalaya and their intimate relationship with humans.
Successful!- 104% funded
- $10,405 pledged
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Funded
Mar 09, 2011
2011 Texas Filmmakers' Production Fund Grantee - $5,000
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Big Boy feature film by Big Boy
BIG BOY tells the funny, painful story of what happens to family and friendships when a single mom joins her son’s s struggling band.
Successful!- 112% funded
- $5,615 pledged
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Funded
Mar 05, 2011
2010 Texas Filmmakers' Production Fund Grantee - $3,000 for post-production
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FOURPLAY by Kyle Henry
FOURPLAY is a feature anthology of four true tales of sexual intimacy.
Successful!- 104% funded
- $10,481 pledged
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Funded
Feb 20, 2012
2010 Texas Filmmakers Production Fund Grantee - $7,000 for post-production
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WUSS Feature Film Finishing Funds (Fx4) by WUSS
A high school English teacher is beaten up by his own students. With the help of another teen, he hatches an elaborate revenge plot.
Successful!- 100% funded
- $8,000 pledged
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Funded
Oct 28, 2010
Director Clay Liford received TFPF funding for short MY MOM SMOKES WEED & sci-fi feature EARTHLING
