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Friday, October 14
 

9:45pm CDT

Diani and Devine Meet the Apocalypse
(USA, 90 min)
World Premiere

Writers/Directors: Etta Devine, Gabriel Diani
When all power and communication systems mysteriously shut off, couple and performing comedy duo Gabe and Etta pack up their troubles and hit the road with their trusty dog, Watson and their miserable cat Mrs. Peel in search of a safe haven to wait out the possible extinction event.

In attendance: Writers/Directors/Cast Etta Devine, Gabriel Diani

Community Partners
Sponsors


Friday October 14, 2016 9:45pm - 11:35pm CDT
State Theatre
 
Saturday, October 15
 

4:15pm CDT

5 Doctors
(USA, 92 min)
World Premiere

Writers: Phil Primason, Max Azulay, Matt Porter
Directors: Matt Porter, Max Azulay
Cast: Max Azulay, Matt Porter, Emily Walton, Bobby Moynihan, Eddie Pepitone

Convinced that he's dying from a bizarre array of symptoms, struggling comedian Spencer Kaminsky returns home to visit his five childhood doctors in a single day, all while desperately trying to avoid the friends and family that he left behind.

In Attendance: Writer/Director/Actor Matt Porter, Writer/Director/Actor Max Azulay, Writer/Exec. Producer Phil Primason

 


Saturday October 15, 2016 4:15pm - 5:07pm CDT
State Theatre

7:00pm CDT

Brave New Jersey
(USA, 86 min)
World Premiere

Writers: Michael Dowling, Jody Lambert

Director: Jody Lambert

A small New Jersey town in 1938 is overcome with mass hysteria on the night of Orson Welles's legendary 1938 'War of the Worlds' radio broadcast, the hoax which fooled millions into believing America was being invaded by Martians.

In Attendance: Writer/Director Jody Lambert; Cast Tony Hale, Anna Camp, Heather Burns, Dan Bakkedahl, Sam Jaeger, Mel Rodriguez, Erika Alexander and others


Saturday October 15, 2016 7:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
State Theatre

9:45pm CDT

Hot Air
(USA, 86 min)
Writers: Jeremy M. Goldstein and Derek Sieg (both in attendance)
Director: Derek Sieg
Cast: Jere Burns, Matthew Gray Gubler, Schuyler Fisk, Gary Cole, Christa Miller, Jackson Hurst
A young man attends the funeral of his biological father, a man he never knew, only to meet a mysterious, quirky stranger who claims to have been best friends with his dad. The two set out on a comic adventure, helping one pursue the love of his life while the other leaves a trail of broken hearts and bank accounts in his wake.


Saturday October 15, 2016 9:45pm - 11:31pm CDT
State Theatre
 
Sunday, October 16
 

1:00pm CDT

The Golden Rut
(USA, 78 min)
World Premiere
Writer/Directors: Nick and Josh Holden (both in attendance)
Cast: Josh Holden, Nick Holden, Laura Flannery, Bill Wise, Marco Perella (all in attendance)
Austin actor Scottie Johnson is loving life until his new girlfriend Ebby tells him she can’t date another broke artist. In an attempt to secure her love, he makes a promise to take his career to the next level. Around the same time, Ebby’s wild, identical twin sister shows up. As Scottie gets closer to the biggest audition of his career, he also gets closer to Ebby’s sister. Soon Scottie has to decide: What is he going to do with his life, and which sister does he really love?


Sunday October 16, 2016 1:00pm - 2:38pm CDT
Rollins Theatre presented by Capital Metro
 
Monday, October 17
 

7:00pm CDT

Brave New Jersey
(USA, 86 min)
World Premiere

Writers: Michael Dowling, Jody Lambert

Director: Jody Lambert

A small New Jersey town in 1938 is overcome with mass hysteria on the night of Orson Welles's legendary 1938 'War of the Worlds' radio broadcast, the hoax which fooled millions into believing America was being invaded by Martians.

In Attendance: Writer/Director Jody Lambert; Cast Tony Hale, Anna Camp, Heather Burns, Dan Bakkedahl, Sam Jaeger, Mel Rodriguez, Erika Alexander and others


Monday October 17, 2016 7:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
Alamo Drafthouse Village presented by Sprint
 
Tuesday, October 18
 

4:00pm CDT

Diani and Devine Meet the Apocalypse
(USA, 90 min)
World Premiere

Writers/Directors: Etta Devine, Gabriel Diani
When all power and communication systems mysteriously shut off, couple and performing comedy duo Gabe and Etta pack up their troubles and hit the road with their trusty dog, Watson and their miserable cat Mrs. Peel in search of a safe haven to wait out the possible extinction event.
In attendance: Writers/Directors/Cast Etta Devine, Gabriel Diani

Community Partners


Tuesday October 18, 2016 4:00pm - 5:50pm CDT
Alamo Drafthouse Village presented by Sprint

9:45pm CDT

The Golden Rut
(USA, 78 min)
World Premiere
Writer/Directors: Nick and Josh Holden (both in attendance)
Cast: Josh Holden, Nick Holden, Laura Flannery, Bill Wise, Marco Perella (all in attendance)
Austin actor Scottie Johnson is loving life until his new girlfriend Ebby tells him she can’t date another broke artist. In an attempt to secure her love, he makes a promise to take his career to the next level. Around the same time, Ebby’s wild, identical twin sister shows up. As Scottie gets closer to the biggest audition of his career, he also gets closer to Ebby’s sister. Soon Scottie has to decide: What is he going to do with his life, and which sister does he really love?


Tuesday October 18, 2016 9:45pm - 11:23pm CDT
State Theatre

9:45pm CDT

5 Doctors
(USA, 92 min)
World Premiere

Writers: Phil Primason, Max Azulay, Matt Porter
Directors: Matt Porter, Max Azulay
Cast: Max Azulay, Matt Porter, Emily Walton, Bobby Moynihan, Eddie Pepitone

Convinced that he's dying from a bizarre array of symptoms, struggling comedian Spencer Kaminsky returns home to visit his five childhood doctors in a single day, all while desperately trying to avoid the friends and family that he left behind.

In Attendance: Writer/Director/Actor Matt Porter, Writer/Director/Actor Max Azulay, Writer/Exec. Producer Phil Primason

 


Tuesday October 18, 2016 9:45pm - 11:37pm CDT
Alamo Drafthouse Village presented by Sprint
 
Wednesday, October 19
 

6:30pm CDT

Hot Air
(USA, 86 min)
Writers: Jeremy M. Goldstein and Derek Sieg (both in attendance)
Director: Derek Sieg
Cast: Jere Burns, Matthew Gray Gubler, Schuyler Fisk, Gary Cole, Christa Miller, Jackson Hurst
A young man attends the funeral of his biological father, a man he never knew, only to meet a mysterious, quirky stranger who claims to have been best friends with his dad. The two set out on a comic adventure, helping one pursue the love of his life while the other leaves a trail of broken hearts and bank accounts in his wake.


Wednesday October 19, 2016 6:30pm - 8:16pm CDT
Texas Spirit Theater
 
Thursday, October 20
 

12:00pm CDT

JURY AWARD ENCORE SCREENING: Hot Air
(USA, 86 min)
Writers: Jeremy M. Goldstein and Derek Sieg
Director: Derek Sieg
Cast: Jere Burns, Matthew Gray Gubler, Schuyler Fisk, Gary Cole, Christa Miller, Jackson Hurst
A young man attends the funeral of his biological father, a man he never knew, only to meet a mysterious, quirky stranger who claims to have been best friends with his dad. The two set out on a comic adventure, helping one pursue the love of his life while the other leaves a trail of broken hearts and bank accounts in his wake.


Thursday October 20, 2016 12:00pm - 1:46pm CDT
Alamo Drafthouse Village presented by Sprint

4:00pm CDT

BUZZ SCREENING: Brave New Jersey
ENCORE BUZZ SCREENING
(USA, 86 min)

Writers: Michael Dowling, Jody Lambert
Director: Jody Lambert

A small New Jersey town in 1938 is overcome with mass hysteria on the night of Orson Welles's legendary 1938 'War of the Worlds' radio broadcast, the hoax which fooled millions into believing America was being invaded by Martians.


Thursday October 20, 2016 4:00pm - 5:30pm CDT
Rollins Theatre presented by Capital Metro

7:00pm CDT

BUZZ SCREENING: Diani and Devine Meet the Apocalypse
ENCORE BUZZ SCREENING
(USA, 90 min)

Writers/Directors: Etta Devine, Gabriel Diani

When all power and communication systems mysteriously shut off, couple and performing comedy duo Gabe and Etta pack up their troubles and hit the road with their trusty dog, Watson and their miserable cat Mrs. Peel in search of a safe haven to wait out the possible extinction event.



Thursday October 20, 2016 7:00pm - 8:30pm CDT
Rollins Theatre presented by Capital Metro

9:00pm CDT

BUZZ SCREENING: The Golden Rut
ENCORE BUZZ SCREENING
(USA, 78 min)
Writer/Directors: Nick and Josh Holden
Cast: Josh Holden, Nick Holden, Laura Flannery, Bill Wise, Marco Perella

Austin actor Scottie Johnson is loving life until his new girlfriend Ebby tells him she can’t date another broke artist. In an attempt to secure her love, he makes a promise to take his career to the next level. Around the same time, Ebby’s wild, identical twin sister shows up. As Scottie gets closer to the biggest audition of his career, he also gets closer to Ebby’s sister. Soon Scottie has to decide: What is he going to do with his life, and which sister does he really love?


Thursday October 20, 2016 9:00pm - 10:38pm CDT
Hideout Theatre
 


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