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Austin Film Meet @austinfilmmeet.bsky.social · 13h

🗓️ Mark your calendars Tuesday, November 18th for our Micro Shorts Screening at Mister Tramps!

🥳 Join us for a screening of the micro short films produced in our 2025 Fall Actor-Filmmaker Reels Accelerator Program followed by a Q&A with the actors and filmmakers.

🎟️ Tickets Available Soon!

Austin Film Meet @austinfilmmeet.bsky.social · 1d

SUBMIT A SHORT SCREENPLAY for production consideration in AFM's Short Film Challenge program! We're seeking short screenplays of ANY genre - 8 pages or less - to be produced with a small crew and cast.

Learn more and submit today! https://www.austinfilmmeet.com/shortfilmchallenge/screenplays/

Austin Film Meet @austinfilmmeet.bsky.social · 2d

Stay up-to-date with the Austin Film Meet newsletter! Catch up on everything going on in our vibrant community including workshops, events, screenings, cast/crew openings and more! Join right on the homepage of our website (https://www.austinfilmmeet.com/) and voila! Get ready for some good news 📰

Austin Film Meet @austinfilmmeet.bsky.social · 4d

Join us TOMORROW! Wed, Oct 15th 7:30pm CST Short Film Challenge Meet & Greet @sprinklevalley_abw

Come meet participants in the program and ask questions at Austin Beerworks' Sprinkle Valley location.

RSVP to attend for free! https://www.austinfilmmeet.com/events2/afmevents/oct15sfc/

Austin Film Meet @austinfilmmeet.bsky.social · 10d

Join Us Wed, Oct 15th at 7:30pm CST for the Short Film Challenge Meet & Greet @sprinklevalley_abw

Come meet other participants and get involved. There are opportunities for almost every role on a set. Get involved!

RSVP to attend for free: https://www.austinfilmmeet.com/events2/afmevents/oct15sfc

Austin Film Meet @austinfilmmeet.bsky.social · 14d

📢 CREW CALL!!

Our Reels Program directors need crew. This is a great opportunity to get some hands-on experience, IMDB credit, and material for your reels!

Interested? Please email [email protected] and tell us about yourself and what positions you're interested in. Thanks in advance!!

Austin Film Meet @austinfilmmeet.bsky.social · 17d

📅 TOMORROW AFM Mixer @oribellos.atx 6:30-9:30pm CST

🎤 Come prepared to take a turn on the open-mic! Each person gets 60 seconds. It goes fast, so practice your pitch!

🍻 Stay after the open-mic ends to network and make the connections you need.

✍️ RSVP to attend for FREE!

Austin Film Meet Open-Mic Mixer: Film, Video, Entertainment Industry

Epic networking event for filmmakers, actors, crew, screenwriters, creatives. Meet people, make friends & realize your film/video dreams!

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Austin Film Meet @austinfilmmeet.bsky.social · 18d

We are looking for readers for our Screenplay Read & Review taking place online this Wednesday October 1st! Submit here to be a reader here: https://www.austinfilmmeet.com/beareader/

FREE for all! RSVP here: https://www.austinfilmmeet.com/events2/afmevents/oct1read/

Austin Film Meet @austinfilmmeet.bsky.social · 23d

📆 Mark your calendars - Thursday, Oct 2 6:30-9:30pm CST AFM Open-Mic Mixer

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 All are welcome to an EPIC networking experience for Central Texas entertainment industry.

🎟️ FREE with TICKETS: https://www.austinfilmmeet.com/events2/afmevents/austinfilmmeet/oct2mix/
You must show up to open doors.

Austin Film Meet @austinfilmmeet.bsky.social · 26d

📝 AFM Screenplay Read & Review — Wednesday, September 24 (ONLINE)

FREE to join — open to writers, actors, filmmakers, and creative collaborators alike.

Simply RSVP online at this link https://bit.ly/4mjET9K

#AFMReadAndReview #AustinFilmMeet #ScreenplayReading #VirtualTableRead #OnlineFilmEvent

Wednesday, October 1, 2025 – AFM Screenplay Read & Review (ONLINE) | Austin Film Meet

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Austin Film Meet @austinfilmmeet.bsky.social · Sep 16

Check out Austin Film Meet’s Cast & Crew Calls page. Browse active listings for roles, crew positions, and other indie film gigs across the area. Check it out and get booked: https://bit.ly/3JoOVrD
#AustinFilmMeet #ATXFilmJobs #IndieFilmATX #AustinCastingCalls #CrewCallsATX”

Austin Film Meet @austinfilmmeet.bsky.social · Sep 10

Watch the LIVESTREAM - Screenplay Read & Review with Actors of Liam Mathison Farmer’s feature “The Gospel According to Chad” starting soon! https://f.mtr.cool/twjgpskawd

Austin Film Meet @austinfilmmeet.bsky.social · Sep 10

Our Reels Program needs crew members: Sound, lighting, DPs, art dept, etc. These are unpaid volunteer positions, but will receive IMDB credit and completed films to use in reels. If interested, please email [email protected] and tell us about yourself + what positions you're interested in.

Austin Film Meet @austinfilmmeet.bsky.social · Sep 8

Congrats to the DISCARDED team! Produced in the Austin Film Meet SHORT FILM CHALLENGE program, this awesome project is an AWARD NOMINEE at AUSTIN SPOTLIGHT FILM FEST 2025! Come watch on Sept 20th! https://www.AustinFilmMeet.com/discarded/ Submissions open soon for Short Film Challenge Fall 2025!

Austin Film Meet @austinfilmmeet.bsky.social · Sep 8

🎭 AFM Screenplay Read & Review — Wednesday, September 10! 7:00–9:30 PM CST
🍻 Where: Austin Beerworks Sprinkle Valley (@AustinBeerworks) or online
🎟️ Free admission!
👨‍👩‍👦‍👦🐶Family-friendly & pet-inclusive
✍️ Learn more and RSVP:

Wednesday, Sept 10, 2025 – AFM Screenplay Read & Review (IN-PERSON) | Austin Film Meet

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Austin Film Meet @austinfilmmeet.bsky.social · Sep 6

TONIGHT! Austin 48 Hour Film Project Best of 2025 & Awards Show @ 5pm CST Millennium Youth Complex in East Austin.

💲 Get tix here: https://www.facebook.com/events/2143968566097145?utm_campaign=TONIGHT!%2048%20Hour%20Film%20Project%20Screening%20%26%20AWARDS!!
($18 pre sale, $22 at door)

Austin Film Meet @austinfilmmeet.bsky.social · Sep 3

TOMORROW: Tired of mixers where nothing actually happens? Join the monthly meetup for Austin’s indie film family. Friendly vibes. Real connections. Endless possibilities.🤝Make friends you’ll keep 🎥Make projects that happen💡Find inspiration.
📅 Thur 9/4. RSVP: https://www.AustinFilmMeet.com/sept4mix/

Austin Film Meet @austinfilmmeet.bsky.social · Sep 1

🎤 Austin Film Meet Open‑Mic Industry Mixer @ Oribello’s Bar & Kitchen

🕡When: Thursday, September 4, 2025 6:30-9:30pm CST.
🅿️ Parking: Limited lot space. Free street parking nearby.
💲 Cost: Free! Just RSVP to save your spot:

Thursday, Sept 4, 2025 – Austin Film Meet Open-Mic Industry Mixer | Austin Film Meet

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Austin Film Meet @austinfilmmeet.bsky.social · Aug 27

🧟‍♀️ Resurrection time! Austin Film Meet’s YouTube channel is back. First livestream 8/27 @ 7PM CST. Subscribe Now, Set Notifications & Miss Nothing 👉 https://www.AustinFilmMeet.com/youtube/

Austin Film Meet @austinfilmmeet.bsky.social · Aug 26

⏰ There's still time to secure your spot for Austin Film Meet's Screenplay Read and Review tomorrow night 7pm-9:30pm CST in-person at Austin Beerworks (@AustinBeerworks) and online. Free to attend!

Learn more and RSVP to secure your spot:

Wednesday, August 27, 2025 – AFM Screenplay Read & Review (IN-PERSON & ONLINE) | Austin Film Meet

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Austin Film Meet @austinfilmmeet.bsky.social · Aug 25

WED, AUG 27, 7p CST - Join (or watch online): IN-PERSON READING by actors of short screenplays in production consideration in our Actor-Filmmaker Collaborator Reels Workshop. At Austin Beerworks Sprinkle Valley. All are welcome! FREE with RSVP: https://www.austinfilmmeet.com/aug27read/ #AustinFilm

Austin Film Meet @austinfilmmeet.bsky.social · Aug 25

Got Film/video Kids? Interested in 8-week Homeschool Filmmaking Class, ages 8–15, starting Sept 16/18? Learn hands-on film/video production skills & make a short film. Tues/Thurs afternoon classes, taught by 30 yr pro. Submit form to help pick best day/location: https://forms.gle/6QbcPqpZSKhNrtYM9

Austin Film Meet @austinfilmmeet.bsky.social · Aug 23

ACTORS! Screenplay Read & Review of Liam Mathison Farmer’s feature THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO CHAD! @Austin Beerworks Sprinkle Valley, Tues 9/10 @7p. Perform, connect & showcase your talent for Austin writers & filmmakers.
RSVP: https://www.austinfilmmeet.com/sept10read/

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Austin Film Meet @austinfilmmeet.bsky.social · Aug 23

🌟 Level Up Your Reel | 12-Week Actor‑Filmmaker Accelerator
Aug 26 – Nov 11, 2025 6:30–9:30 PM

This immersive program pairs 15 actors + 15 filmmakers that will shoot three cinematic short scenes in real-world locations. Limited to just 30 spots! Learn more and register: http://bit.ly/47zpFsF

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Austin Film Meet @austinfilmmeet.bsky.social · Aug 21

Need hands-on film experience? Need to DIRECT ACTORS better? Need to EXPAND UR REEL? Join our RARE 12-wk workshop combining Actors & Filmmakers in EXERCISES & PRODUCTION of 3 SHORT FILMS. End with public SCREENING! STARTS TUESDAY! Only a few seats left. INFO: https://www.austinfilmmeet.com/reels/