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Texas Film Awards

Austin Film Society’s annual fundraising gala celebrates Texas filmmakers and artists
Ana Taveira, Tiffany Chan, and Itzamara Villarreal
March 10, 2026

Austin Film Society hosted its annual Texas Film Awards on March 5, celebrating Texas filmmakers and artists. The Texan interviewed the event’s honorees and presenters for their advice of breaking into the film industry.

🎤/🎥: Ana Taveira, Tiffany Chan
✂️: Itzamara Villarreal

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About the Contributors
Ana Taveira, Life&Arts Editor
Ana is an English and advertising senior from Round Rock, Texas. Before serving as editor of the Life&Arts department, she worked as associate editor and senior reporter, covering the local music and literary scene. In her free time, Ana can be found with her nose in a book or hosting her own radio show over on KVRX 91.7.
Tiffany Chan, Entertainment Columnist
Tiffany is the Life&Arts Entertainment Columnist and a government freshman from Auckland, New Zealand. Her second semester at The Daily Texan, she loves to cover anything related to film and popular culture. In her free time, Tiffany will most likely be logging a film on Letterboxd or spending too much money on clothes.