Festivals

As an inclusive platform for cinema artists, SAFILM screens scores of new and original films from across the country and around the world. There are red carpets, celebrity meet-and-greets, and afterparties in downtown San Antonio that allow participants to interact in a welcome social setting.

Abacus: Small Enough to Jail by Steve James nominated for an Academy Award in the Documentary Feature Category sends an alarm to every thinking citizen in our culture. Indeed, the film reminds Americans of what remains crucial for a democracy to function. Equitable justice and accountability must thrive. Often it …

How do you get your start in filmmaking? First time feature writer/producer/director Sean Buttimer shares his experiences with the making of action-thriller 'Smoke Screen.'

'High & Mighty' is Cheech and Chong meets Spider Man, but it’s a lot more. Even funnier than I imagined, it’s also a buddy movie and a rom-com and goes deeper into human relationships than many totally serious films.

This must-see film has garnered awards and will add more by the time award season has ended. Don't miss it.

'The Villainess' is a can't-miss action extravaganza.

Last September, judges at the 2017 Austin Revolution Film Festival chose Ashley Marie Ryan as their honoree for Screenwriter of the Year. I decided to touch base with Ryan about how she is doing as a screenwriter and how she got to this spot in her career. 

'All the Marbles' is in the running to be nominated in the Academy Awards short film category. This film that has so much going for it, it’s a shame there are not a full slate of Academy Awards for short films. It would be in contention for all of them. The writing is perfect and delivers a surprise twist at the end. The acting is charming and just over-the-top enough for the fantasy genre. The technical work is superb on many levels.

Stellar writing, directing, and acting make the film worthy of the stellar video and audio.

William H. Macy is candid about his experiences directing his third feature film, 'Krystal.'