Seeing film in Austin
Austin has several theaters that show independent and foreign films, including the Dobie Theatre and the Alamo Drafthouse.
The Austin Film Society is a great resource for film students, offering various programs to support independent filmmaking. The Film Society sponsors several excellent film series.
The Paramount Theatre shows a wide variety of classic films in their summer film series.
Austin is the home to several film festivals, including the Austin Film Festival and the South by Southwest Festival. Both festivals include panel presentations where major filmmakers discuss their work.