Art-House America: Austin Film Society

Nine Miles West

Separated by just a few stops on the green line, nine miles west of the bustling financial epicenter of the Chicago Loop is Austin, one of the most impoverished and underserved neighborhoods in the city. Surrounded by violence, gangs, guns and drugs in his daily life, a graduating high school senior reflects on his experience growing up in this neighborhood and how the traumas associated with it shaped his life.

Where the Tumbleweeds Grow

Where the Tumbleweeds Grow, a fusion of spaghetti-western grit and the laid-back charm of the Austin classic Dazed and Confused. Immerse yourself in the stunning cinematography, gripping storyline, and outstanding performances offering a fresh perspective on the timeless themes of the Old West in the context of the modern world.

Mess

A deer hunter is followed by a red light

Texas Cult House

High school friends party at the abandoned home of a former cult leader and discover a mysterious anointing oil that holds the secret to the cult’s unraveling. Austin, a gay teen, is haunted by childhood trauma, while his mother (Adrianne Palicki) seeks to redeem the sins of her past.

The Verdict

When Elisa, a billionaire, is found dead, her close friend and well-wisher Namrutha, who was recently added to Elisa’s will is accused of murdering her. Maya Kannappan, Nami's formidable attorney takes on the case and works through these proceedings, determined to prove Namrutha’s innocence and unmask the real killer.

The Wasps

In ancient Athens, a son is forced to parent his crazy, conservative father-but things get complicated when dad's drunk war buddies come a-knocking.

Octubre Negro en Oaxaca

Originarios

Un Saludo para todos los que me conocen

You Are Not Alone: Fighting the Wolf Pack

Through key testimonies, this documentary looks at a gang rape that took place during the 2016 San Fermín festival and sparked protests worldwide.

Documental divergente

A making-of documentary about the bioart film Proyecto divergente. The first narrative bioart film starred by bacteria.

Lola Y Sofía, las reinas del Tiktok

More than 13 million followers on Tik Tok and almost four million on Instagram. The sisters Lola and Sofía Moreno have become one of the most important content creators in Spain. Their videos on social networks accumulate thousands of views and the most important fashion or beauty firms want to count them among their ambassadors.

Lockdown Diary

During the soft lockdown, many people once again got back in touch with their lives: a girl shot videos everyday to share with the woman who was to be her mother, a father who finally has time for his cat, a teenager who has to graduate through videoconferencing, an individual quarantining alone at home, and a director whose new film was put on hold. Everyone grows and adapts to the new normal, and subsequently bids farewell to their old life.

Joshua Tree: Climb On! Series - Volume I

Tout Eteindre

Landfill Harvest

Mandaue Landfill, The Philippines: the 50 families who call this home are the bottom of their society; the lowest of the low. But material wealth is not the only kind of riches, and where there is hope and resourcefulness there is always the chance of a better life.