Program areas at Austin Film Society and Austin Studios
This program focuses on exhibiting contemporary global cinema, classic masterpieces by well-known auteurs, U.S. and international independent works, repertory series, documentary films of great importance and experimental films that push the boundaries of content and expand film language.
AFS provides professional development services to filmmakers including fiscal sponsorship, educational workshops, networking events and works-in-progress screenings. AFS raises and distributes cash funds and in-kind support services to emerging film and creative media artists from across Texas through the annual AFS Grant program.
The Texas Film Awards brings together legends of cinema and television and honors those who have contributed significantly to film culture and the industry at large. This program honors the best in Texas talent by inducting honorees into the Texas Film Hall of Fame.
Who funds Austin Film Society and Austin Studios
Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
Financials for Austin Film Society and Austin Studios
| Revenues | FYE 08/2023 | FYE 08/2022 | % Change |
|---|
| Total grants, contributions, etc. | $2,771,153 | $3,182,800 | -12.9% |
| Program services | $4,777,224 | $4,058,523 | 17.7% |
| Investment income and dividends | $15,687 | $10,561 | 48.5% |
| Tax-exempt bond proceeds | $0 | $0 | - |
| Royalty revenue | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net rental income | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from fundraising events | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from gaming activities | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from sales of inventory | $296,416 | $328,272 | -9.7% |
| Miscellaneous revenues | $57,631 | $13,202 | 336.5% |
| Total revenues | $7,918,111 | $7,593,358 | 4.3% |
Organizations like Austin Film Society and Austin Studios
| Organization | Type | Location | Revenue |
|---|
| Catamount Film & Arts Company | 501(c)(3) | Saint Johnsbury, VT | $2,646,050 |
| Appalshop | 501(c)(3) | Whitesburg, KY | $2,390,521 |
| Palm Springs International Film Society | 501(c)(3) | Palm Springs, CA | $3,691,178 |
| Bay Area Video Coalition | 501(c)(3) | San Francisco, CA | $4,069,297 |
| Denver Film Society | 501(c)(3) | Denver, CO | $8,991,619 |
| American Documentary | 501(c)(3) | Brooklyn, NY | $4,460,880 |
| Center for Asian American Media | 501(c)(3) | San Francisco, CA | $4,191,683 |
| Film at Lincoln Center | 501(c)(3) | New York, NY | $15,625,556 |
| Black Public Media (NBPC) | 501(c)(3) | New York, NY | $4,166,277 |
| Independent Filmmaker Project (IFP) | 501(c)(3) | Brooklyn, NY | $5,601,175 |
Data update history
June 11, 2025
Updated personnel
Identified 30 new personnel
October 16, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 3 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsArts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMedia and communications organizationsCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanities
Characteristics
State / local levelReceives government fundingEndowed supportCommunity engagement / volunteeringAuction fundraisersTax deductible donationsFiscal sponsorAccepts online donations
General information
- Address
- 1901 E 51st St
- Austin, TX 78723
- Metro area
- Austin-Round Rock-Georgetown, TX
- County
- Travis County, TX
- Website URL
- austinfilm.org/facilities/austin-studios/Â
- Phone
- (512) 322-0145
- Facebook page
- austinfilmÂ
- Twitter profile
- @afs1985Â
IRS details
- EIN
- 74-2433823
- Fiscal year end
- August
- Taxreturn type
- Form 990
- Year formed
- 1986
- Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
- Yes
Categorization
- NTEE code, primary
- A31: Film, Video
- NAICS code, primary
- 512110: Motion Picture and Video Production
- Parent/child status
- Independent
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