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We are committed to helping people bring their visions to life by providing an inclusive space to grow, learn, create, and present their work.

We empower, support, and educate emerging artists of all ages as active participants in shaping our culture, and engage communities to rethink the way we view film, art and technology. Motion Media Arts Center is a 501c(3) non-profit independent film, art, and technology center that supports every aspect of production from creation to presentation. Founded in 2002 with the merging of two award-win

ning arts & film institutions (Austin Cinemaker Co-op & Center for Young Cinema) MMAC has been globally recognized for its innovative media arts programming for nearly two decades. Our goal is to empower, support, and educate emerging artists of all ages as active participants in shaping our culture, and engage communities to rethink the way we view film, art and technology. We seek to reduce inequality in all of its forms, and create opportunities & community through breaking borders and barriers within film & creative media. Our programs include—

Austin School of Film— a year-round educational program providing classes and workshops in art, film, and creative technology for all ages taught & developed by our staff & faculty of industry filmmakers and independent artists. PPST...we also founded & operate Cinemaker Space— Austin’s first and only non-profit MAKE/WORK co-working + venue hybrid, designed as an alternative to traditional co-working spaces for artists, media makers, and all creatives alike. We provide alternative ways to work, learn, create, and consume the arts in the digital era.

05/21/2026

We still have a couple of spots open for 2026 Summer Camp!

⭐️Learn more about our annual youth camps & lead educators this year! Applications are open until May 31 for final spots.

05/19/2026

It’s going to be a magical summer, we just know it.

05/11/2026

We had a few spots open in High School Animation & Middle School Filmmaking camps this summer!

We’ve reopened applications for a limited time to apply & get in on the fun!

Each camp includes an end of camp showcase with , , , and catered food like plus a step & repeat photo op, camp tee & tote (locally printed!).

What more could you ask for? Spread the news! Scholarships also available.

05/05/2026

⭑ Talent directory (n.) > a public invitation to find your next collaborator ⭑

On May 22, our Artist Access Program Talent Directory opens to the public ~ a digital database of the working artists we’ve been investing in through our six month artist-led workforce program, centering sustainability in arts + film.

It’s a directory, yes. But it’s also a statement.
Austin has the deep bench of talent. We just made it findable.

⭑ Producers, agencies, brands > bookmark it.
⭑ Local artists > apply July 1 for the next round.
⭑ Everyone else > share it forward.

05/04/2026

✺ FILM & FRIENDS IS BACK THIS SUMMER ✺

Austin School of Film’s bi-annual screening series returns to East Austin’s favorite underground cinema club where indie film is always celebrated aka Hyperreal Film Club!

Film & Friends believes film is more than content - it’s culture. This is our lil (BIG) slice of Austin ~ a space for filmmakers making work (sometimes for the first time) where their process matters and experimentation is welcome.

Expect a wild ride with work spanning narratives, documentaries, and music video works.

Tickets open early June. ✦

Photos by Minnie Jackson

04/01/2026

Last call, for real this time!

We extended Spring MAKE SOMETHING registration—but it officially closes tonight ahead of ON SET Orientation (April 2).

It’s also the official deadline to apply for SUMMER CAMP (3 spots left) and apply for a SCHOLARSHIP (8 spots available!).

If you’ve been on the fence, this is your last chance.

Use code FILMSOCIAL for 20% off your first class with us, too!

03/27/2026

Last call, in the best way. 🌿🌷🌱

Spring MAKE SOMETHING registration closes tonight.

🌱Photos: Our Film Social looked like this!
Studio full of people making connection and starting something.

Use special code FILMSOCIAL for 20% off your first class

✨Digital Filmmaking: Script to Screen (Mon)
April 6 – May 25
2 spots left

✨Intro to Screenwriting (Virtual • Mon)
April 6 – May 25
4 spots left

✨Intro to Screenwriting (Tues)
April 7 – May 26
3 spots left

✨Digital Filmmaking: Script to Screen (Wed)
April 8 – June 3
4 spots left

✨Intro to Music Video Production (Thurs)
SOLD OUT

✨Intro to Rotoscope Animation (Thurs)
April 9 – May 14
3 spots left

⭐️Link in bio for all the details
⭐️Photos by Minnie Jackson, Artist Access Program participant

03/25/2026

If you couldn’t make it to our FILM SOCIAL yesterday, consider this your reminder—registration for our spring “make something” courses closes in 3 days!

Deadline to register is this Friday March 27 and you can use code FILMSOCIAL to save 20% off your next class with us!

⭐️Digital Filmmaking: Script to Screen
April 6 – May 25, 2026 (Mondays)
Only 3 spots remaining

⭐️Intro to Screenwriting for Film (VIRTUAL)
April 6 – May 25, 2026 (Mondays)
Only 4 spots remaining

⭐️Intro to Screenwriting for Film
April 7 – May 26, 2026 (Tuesdays)
6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Only 3 spots remaining

⭐️Digital Filmmaking: Script to Screen
April 8 – June 3, 2026 (Wednesdays)
Only 6 spots remaining

⭐️Intro to Music Video Production
April 9 – May 26, 2026 (Thursdays)
Only 2 spots remaining

⭐️Intro to Rotoscope Animation
April 9 – May 14, 2026 (Thursdays)
Only 3 spots remaining

Registration & more at link in bio.

12/01/2025

Two weeks into chemo, I stepped into a CINEMAKER studio with Chie, Tiffany, Zachariah, and Natalie to document a moment I’ll never forget. Born and raised in East Austin, I care deeply about protecting the spaces where artists can still show up as themselves.

We’re just shy of 50% of our year-end goal which, in nonprofit math, means we’re somehow doing great and sweating all at once.

HOWEVER, nonprofits like ours DO matter because without real working artists, Austin is just heat, traffic, and expensive tacos.

Enjoy these photos, they mean so much to me. Leading this organization means so much to me! Endless thanks to everyone involved.

And if you’re wondering where to find the full photo feature and ways to give… don’t worry. I’ll never tell.

XOXO, Gossip Girl 💋 (kidding… please click the link in bio)

11/14/2025

This past September, our Executive Director, Faiza Kracheni, was diagnosed with cancer.

Even as she began chemotherapy, she continued running our nonprofit programs, teaching, advocating, and pushing forward the work that keeps Austin’s independent film & media arts community alive.

This November, you’ll have three chances to meet her and learn more about our mission, our work, and why we do what we do through completely free public film & media arts events.

💗Link the link in bio for full blog post & all event details.

✨Photos: Faiza Kracheni’s head-shaving moment with Tiffany Hunter (Owner, ), documented by Chie Endo of , CINEMAKER member, artist, and supporter of our nonprofit’s mission. The second photo will be on display at 11/20 event along with a never before seen portrait of Faiza.

Portrait prints generously donated from

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916 Springdale Road
Austin, TX
78702

Telephone

+15122368877

Website

http://austinfilmschool.org/

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