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Radio-television-film student taps into family, Texas history to create Western short film 

Radio-television-film student taps into family, Texas history to create Western short film 

Riddhi Bora, Senior Life&Arts Reporter  November 13, 2024

Two years ago, Drake Potts revisited a 50-page script he wrote in high school and decided to make it tangible. After cutting the manuscript down to 15 pages, Potts created “Burleson,” a Western short...

Sean Baker’s ‘Anora’ stands as a hilarious yet gripping portrait of sex work

Sean Baker’s ‘Anora’ stands as a hilarious yet gripping portrait of sex work

Tyler Pullum, General Life&Arts Reporter November 8, 2024

American filmmaker Sean Baker is known for directing emotionally gripping films like “Tangerine” and “The Florida Project,” which portray marginalized communities and sex workers in ways not typically...

Director Christopher Yates and cinematographer Eric Johnsen of ‘American Spirit’ talk UT film school, indie filmmaking

Director Christopher Yates and cinematographer Eric Johnsen of ‘American Spirit’ talk UT film school, indie filmmaking

Ryan Ranc, General Life&Arts Reporter November 5, 2024

“American Spirit” made its debut at this year’s Austin Film Festival helmed by two UT alumni, director Christopher Yates and cinematographer Eric Johnsen, who were both radio-television-film students...

RTF alumnus’ production premieres at Austin Film Festival, wins Texas Short Film Award

RTF alumnus’ production premieres at Austin Film Festival, wins Texas Short Film Award

Tyler Pullum, General Life&Arts Reporter November 5, 2024

Every year, the Austin Film Festival showcases a wide range of projects from all kinds of filmmakers. This year features “There’s a Klansman in the trunk,” a short film directed by recent radio-television-film...

Is it stuffy in ‘Here’?: Tom Hanks, Robin Wright reunite in poorly executed walk-down memory lane

Is it stuffy in ‘Here’?: Tom Hanks, Robin Wright reunite in poorly executed walk-down memory lane

Analise Pickerrell, Senior Life&Arts Reporter November 4, 2024

Director Robert Zemeckis took former “Forrest Gump” stars Tom Hanks and Robin Wright off the high shelf, dusted them off and stuck them right back in some Gump parallel universe. He accomplished everything...

Austin-based writer and star of ‘Patsy’ Yola Jean Lu discusses short film, Austin Film Festival

Austin-based writer and star of ‘Patsy’ Yola Jean Lu discusses short film, Austin Film Festival

Minza Mirza, Associate Life&Arts Editor November 3, 2024

In 2022, Austin-based writer, comedian and actor Yola Jean Lu partook in an Austin Film Festival (AFF) writing retreat where screenwriters hunkered down and dedicated time to their craft. Little did Lu...

RTF alumnus showcases his thesis film ‘Do Not Disturb’ at Austin Film Festival

RTF alumnus showcases his thesis film ‘Do Not Disturb’ at Austin Film Festival

Minza Mirza, Associate Life&Arts Editor November 3, 2024

In 2023, Hugo Ortiz Clemens’ short film “Brenda” won first place at the Texas Union Film Festival. This year, he showcased his undergraduate thesis film “Do Not Disturb” at Austin Film Festival...

‘Audrey’s Children’ delivers heartfelt film about founder of Ronald McDonald House, celebrates 50th anniversary

‘Audrey’s Children’ delivers heartfelt film about founder of Ronald McDonald House, celebrates 50th anniversary

Trinity Orosco, Life&Arts Desk Editor November 3, 2024

Directed by Ami Canaan Mann, “Audrey’s Children” tells the untold, true story of legendary oncologist and co-founder of Ronald McDonald House Charities, Dr. Audrey Evans (Natalie Dormer).  “Audrey’s...

‘Unstoppable’ follows formula for typical underdog film, delivers so much more

‘Unstoppable’ follows formula for typical underdog film, delivers so much more

Trinity Orosco, Life&Arts Desk Editor November 1, 2024

Based on a true story, director William Goldenberg's “Unstoppable” follows Anthony Robles (Jharrel Jerome), a wrestler born with only one leg, through his journey to become a collegiate champion as...

‘Shōgun’ co-creators Alumna Rachel Kondo, Justin Marks talk making the 18 Emmy award-winning series, returning to old Austin stomping grounds

‘Shōgun’ co-creators Alumna Rachel Kondo, Justin Marks talk making the 18 Emmy award-winning series, returning to old Austin stomping grounds

Amelia Engstrom, Life&Arts Editor November 1, 2024

The 10-episode television series “Shōgun” took five years of planning, 3,000 people and a 10-month shoot to bring to life. Behind it all stand co-creators and executive producers Rachel Kondo, a Michener...

Gia Coppola’s ‘The Last Showgirl’ is a tearful, glittery dance for artistry on Las Vegas Strip

Gia Coppola’s ‘The Last Showgirl’ is a tearful, glittery dance for artistry on Las Vegas Strip

Flora Farr, Life&Arts Desk Editor October 31, 2024

With an abundance of costume gems and feathers, Gia Coppola and Kate Gersten gently direct and write, respectively, a story of sacrifice for artistry and lost tradition in “The Last Showgirl.”  The...

‘American Spirit’ taps into the college experience using UT campus as a backdrop

‘American Spirit’ taps into the college experience using UT campus as a backdrop

Ryan Ranc, General Life&Arts Reporter October 31, 2024

“American Spirit,” written and directed by Christopher Yates, follows old friends Melody (Yasmeen Fletcher) and Jonathan (Cooper Roth) as they recount their high school years after they bump into each...

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