The Front Festival - Annual Film Showcase

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Annual Film Showcase

Join us under the open sky for The Front Festival’s Annual Film Showcase, featuring 13 indie shorts by women and LGBTQ+ directors and writers in Texas.

MEET US ON THE CONTEMPORARY AUSTIN — LAGUNA GLORIA SCULPTURE GARDEN GROUNDS FOR THE FRONT FESTIVAL’S 2024 FILM SHOWCASE.
Arrive before sunset for a panel and performance, exploring the stories that shape us.

Then, under the stars and by the lake, watch a curated selection of independent films, featuring works by women and LGBTQ+ directors and filmmakers in Texas.

FILM SCHEDULE AND LINEUP

7 PM - RITUAL: A COMMUNITY PANEL

Ahead of the film screenings, join us for a panel produced in collaboration with The Contemporary Austin. In this discussion led by Simone Alexander, Senior Manager of Engagement and Accessibility at The Contemporary Austin, we’ll hear from Austin-based creatives Chandrika Metivier, Ani Bradberry and more on the rituals that shape their life and work in Texas.

8 PM - EARLY ERA COLLECTIVE FREESTYLE

Comprised of dancers from contemporary, hip-hop, tap, and ballet backgrounds, Early Era Collective will take over the Laguna Gloria amphitheater at sunset to perform one of their classic, community freestyles.

8:45 PM - THE FRONT FESTIVAL FILM SHOWCASE

Gather in the outdoor amphitheater for our two-hour short film showcase, featuring 13 films by women and LGBTQ+ directors, editors, producers and talent in Texas. This year’s shorts include:

-Pamela Anderson Was a Prophet by Sheverb
-Sugar Armadillo by Single Lash by Faiza Kracheni
-Limbs of One Body by Bita Ghassemi
-Moon Moth Bed by Virginia L Montgomery
-After We’re Gone by Saige Kanik
-Relics by Ana Treviño and Mark Menjivar
-A Little Prayer by Marliza Mendez and Julia Relova
-Earth to KB by Em Shapiro
-So, That Happened by Neha Aziz
-Elephant! by Chinwe Okorie
-JULIE BABY by Emily Grooms
-Side Quests by Aira Juliet and Ben Weaver
-Moonrise by Beo Lerman

ALL NIGHT - GOOD FOOD & BIG, TEXAS SKIES

-Pack your own picnic with a blanket, snacks and non-alcoholic beverages. You can pair your picnic with our festival menu, too, which includes:

Tito’s Handmade Vodka cocktails

Liquid Death sparkling water and teas

Snacks & spreads from Spread & Co.

Picnic plates by Chef J. Rodi

-Get creative and learn more about our sponsors through pop-ups by Tito’s Handmade Vodka, Liquid Death and Waymo.

-Stop by the Future Front shop for merch and ways to support what we do year-round.

-Explore the Laguna Gloria grounds, soaking up all The Contemporary Austin’s shop, sculptures and art installations have to offer.

Location: The Contemporary Austin - Laguna Gloria - 3809 West 35th Street, Austin, TX, 78703

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