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"An Acrid Yarn" is a controversial, independent film that addresses the human conflicts of judgment, belief, and passion. It explores the deep complexities of human nature, both good and evil, and reveals them to be found in unexpected places. It's a startling tale of wolves in sheep clothing, one that introduces the notion that evil can be lying in your own backyard. The film will have it's first screening during  4 Day  Weekend in Fort Worth, Texas on April 17th 2011.

This month the Texas Independent Film Network presents the first feature film by Eagle Pennell (1952-2002). Considered a classic of American independent cinema, it follows the tragicomic struggles of two small-time schemers (Lou Perryman and Sonny Carl Davis), desperate to land their big break. This no-budget film's rough-hewn charm and skillful storytelling have made it an inspiration for many, including Robert Redford, who has been quoted as saying that The Whole Shootin' Match was among the films that inspired him to found the Sundance Institute. *The screening will be introduced by Sonny Carl Davis (pictured above right) and filmmaker Brian Huberman, chair of Rice University's Department of Visual and Dramatic Arts. The Whole Shootin' Match Co-sponsored by the Texas Independent Film Network & MFAH Friday, April 1, 2011 @ 7PM Museum of Fine Arts Houston, Brown Auditorium 1001 Bissonnet, Houston, TX www.swamp.org Or click the link below for more information

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My first time going to SXSW was definately a good time. With so much to choose from it was hard to pick which films to see. Of course I had to check out the opening film. So I made my way to Austin's historic Paramount Theater and saw "Source Code" starring Jake Gyllenhaal. Opening to the general public on April 1st. I won't reveal to much about the film, so check out the trailer, and then go see the film. "Blacktino" is a dark teen comedy about an overweight half-black, half-hispanic nerd named Stefan Daily. He was raised by his black grandmother in a medium sized suburb of Austin, TX. Struggling to find his place in a mostly white high school, Stefan finds sanctuary among the eclectic mix of social outcasts in the school's Theatre Department. Wuss is the story of a high school teacher who faces constant ridicule after he's repeatedly beaten up by several of his own students. Having nowhere else to turn, he eventually teams up with another of...

Austin’s resident movie-mockers Master Pancake Theater come to Houston with one of their most popular riffs: the teen-vampire movie sensation of the century, TWILIGHT (2008). Entertainment Weekly recently hailed Master Pancake as "a glorious pairing of movies and live comedy" and the readers of the Austin Chronicle have voted them Best Comedy Troupe in Austin for the last 3 years. The comedians of Master Pancake talk live over the movie and bring you skits and drinking games as well. Their comedic touch is perfect for TWILIGHT, featuring Kristen Stewart as the new kid in town and Robert Pattinson as the centuries-old kid in town. Kidding aside, the acting is surprisingly good. Stewart is masterful at her one acting chop -- biting her lower lip to convey emotion -- and Pattinson has perfected the pale dead-guy mystique that he honed as Cedric Diggory in the Harry Potter series. On Saturday, March 19th, come on out and let the bloodletting begin as we suck the life out of this ...

This session’s budget crisis has encouraged us to develop a more personalized approach to the legislative outreach in support of our Texas Moving Image Industry Incentive Program. Because of the tough economic choices Legislators are facing, it is vitally important to be sensitive in our outreach to any perception that funding for the Incentive Program would detract from other worthy programs.   One of our greatest strengths is that we are an industry made up of unique individuals with our own personal stories of how the Incentive Program has created opportunities for us here in Texas. Given the budget environment, we have decided that this year we can most effectively share our message through ongoing, personalized initiatives rather than the large-scale public rally on the Capitol steps.   For this reason, we have rescheduled the rally to be part of our information session on Tuesday night at Austin Studios, and are encouraging members to use Wednesday as an opportunity ...

The Texas Filmmakers Showcase is a special screening event consisting of the best of Texas short films and videos under 40 minutes in length, presented to studio executives, agents and producers in the Hollywood film community.   The filmmakers whose projects are selected to participate will be flown from Texas to Los Angeles and provided with one evenings accommodation and transportation to and from the screening. The screening is accompanied by a reception where filmmakers and industry professionals can visit with each other to discuss filmmaking , financing, distribution and other aspects of the movie business. The submitted projects must have been produced in Texas or by a current Texas resident; The project must be under 40 minutes in length; the project must have been completed within three years before the entry deadline of April 1; the project cannot have been submitted in a previous year; three projects per filmmaker, per year can be submitted; No Entry Fee!   ...

 This is the sneak preview trailer for the motion picture: "RENFIELD: THE UN-DEAD" coming soon from Poison Apple Films and Champion Entertainment. Directed by Bob Willems, Written and Produced by Phil Nichols, starring Keli Wolfe, Paul Damon, Roxy Cook, Tyler Tackett, Calvin Lafiton and Shelley Boozer. Renfield has it's Houston screening in April during Worldfest Houston, Houston Interneational Film Festival on April 15th, 2011.

Check out the teaser trailer for Ya'ke Smiths feature film "Wolf"...Also congrats to him for being eligible for the 2012 Academy Award for his live action short film "Katrina's Son" http://www.exodusfilmworks.com/