Austin Film Critics Association

08/18/2026

The AFCA is pleased to announce six new members joining our roster for 2026.

Our roster expands with six new additions AUSTIN, TX — The Austin Film Critics Association is pleased to welcome six new members to our roster in 2026. A committee of current members was convened t…

08/06/2026

The AFCA celebrates three longstanding members with emeritus status, honoring their contributions to the organization, as well as the film scene in Austin.

Three longstanding members are celebrated in our 20th anniversary year Three key figures in the early years and growth of online film criticism have been selected by members of the Austin Film Crit…

07/01/2026

The AFCA is now accepting applications for new members. Details at the link below for membership requirements, with applications accepted through the end of July.

We look forward to adding new voices to our film-loving community! ❤️🎬

The next period for applying to become a member of the Austin Film Critics Association runs from July 1st to July 31st, 2026. Our requirements are as follows: You must reside in Austin, Texas, and …

01/29/2026

https://www.kxan.com/news/local/austin/film-critic-association-president-calls-alamo-drafthouse-mobile-ordering-plan-a-gross-self-inflicted-wound/

The movie theater chain Alamo Drafthouse will soon replace its paper concessions ordering system with a mobile phone interface, a decision that has draw opposition from film critics, staff and cele…

01/26/2026

January 26th, 2026: An Official Statement Regarding the Alamo Drafthouse Change in Policy and Shift to a Mobile-Based Ordering System.

The Austin Film Critics Association (AFCA) strongly condemns the Alamo Drafthouse’s plan to implement a mobile-based ordering system during film screenings. “Don’t talk. Don’t text.” has been the D…

12/18/2025

THE AFCA is pleased to announce the recipients of their 2025 Film Awards.

Congratulations to all the nominees and our winners, who reflect a great year of cinema. 🍾🎬

https://austinfilmcritics.org/2025/12/18/2025-austin-film-critics-association-award-winners/

12/10/2025

Wednesday, Dec. 10th – The Austin Film Critics Association (AFCA) announced its 2025 awards nominations today.

One Battle After Another and Sinners lead the pack with nominations in 11 categories, including Best Director, Best Picture, Best Score, Best Editing, Best Screenplay (adapted and original respectively), Best Cinematography, and a host of acting categories.

Other films racking up multiple nominations include Marty Supreme (nominations in 8 categories), Weapons (nominations in 4 categories),and The Secret Agent (nominations in 4 categories).

We continue to celebrate new creative talent in our Best First Film category, with nominations for Andrew DeYoung(Friendship), Carson Lund (Eephus), Charlie Polinger, (The Plague), Kristen Stewart, (The Chronology of Water), and Eva Victor (Sorry, Baby). We also celebrate the work of those filmmakers based in our own city of Austin, TX, with this year’s nominees for the Best Austin Film award.

The winners, as voted by our membership, will be unveiled on December 18th.

The AFCA Announces their top picks for the 2025 Awards Season Wednesday, Dec. 10th – The Austin Film Critics Association (AFCA) announced its 2025 awards nominations today. One Battl…