Diversity Programming At The Austin Film Festival
Coverage from the Austin Film Festival, highlighting some panels and films that emphasized the importance of diverse and inclusive storytelling.

When lightning hits a person, it sends 300m volts of electricity across the body in three milliseconds. For those who do survive, the effects are lifelong. Sharon Apple, who was struck dead and miraculously brought back to life, struggles with survivor's guilt while her friend pushes to find answers about the afterlife.
Coverage from the Austin Film Festival, highlighting some panels and films that emphasized the importance of diverse and inclusive storytelling.
Sing 2 the beat in this jukebox sequel featuring anthropomorphic animals with musical talent.
You can have the best filmmaker and cast in the world, but if the script is lacking, you’re in a troublesome state. Such is the case with Gemini Man, a film full of tremendous artists.
The way Jeannette has to deal with child neglect makes her insecure about her parents and how she was brought up and raised in the United States. This continues into adulthood, where Jeannette becomes a successful journalist and is frequently asked about her parents by others.
Shudder makes an incredibly atmospheric docuseries about the darker side of Hollywood mysteries.
We sat down with Writer/Director Albert Acosta to discuss his debut short film, (ha-ha), Acosta's foray into narrative cinema, and how his personal experiences have shaped his filmmaking philosophy.