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The Paramount will close in June for at least eight months, and work on the State Theatre will follow. The venues launched a $65 million fundraising campaign for the projects Wednesday.

For years, the club held pop-up screenings at different venues until it moved into its new space. The founders say the club is as much about celebrating the people who show up to watch movies as the movies themselves.

Franklin is widely known for his music poster art and co-founding Armadillo World Headquarters. A documentary about his life is premiering at Austin Film Festival.

The comedy, shot in Central Texas by local filmmakers, premieres Friday during the Austin Film Festival.

The annual festival hosts world premieres and a pitch competition. It runs Oct. 23–30.

The nation’s largest genre film festival, which is celebrating its 20th anniversary, is rewriting rules of what a film festival can be.

Bita Ghassemi was hosting a screening of her short film Firewall when conflict ramped up between Iran and Israel. The ensuing events echoed with themes in her film.

Senate Bill 22 will go into effect starting Sept. 1. Lobbying in support of increased film incentives brought star power to the state Capitol, with Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson making appearances.

The pop-up experience in downtown Austin offers plenty of pink-drenched photo ops, as well as a roller rink and Barbie-inspired food and drinks.

Senate Bill 22 would increase funding for in-state film and TV production to $500 million every two years, up from $200 million now.