Austin Film Society
Kristen B. is an accomplished operations and festival management professional with extensive experience in the film industry. Current roles include Director of Operations and Deputy Studio Director at the Austin Film Society since January 2021. Previously, Kristen served as Chairperson of the Advisory Board at Fantastic Fest, where collaboration with festival and creative teams ensured the event's future success. Kristen held various positions at Fantastic Fest, including Executive Director, leading the largest genre film festival in the United States, and Festival Director at Mondo, where retail operations were successfully developed. Kristen's tenure at Alamo Drafthouse Cinema spanned multiple roles, including Senior Project Manager, Director of Large Events, Director of Programming, and General Manager, contributing to significant operational and creative growth within the organization.
Austin Film Society
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Founded in 1985 by filmmaker Richard Linklater, AFS creates life-changing opportunities for filmmakers, catalyzes Austin and Texas as a creative hub, and brings the community together around great film. AFS supports filmmakers towards career leaps, encouraging exceptional artistic projects with grants and support services. AFS operates Austin Studios, a 20-acre production facility, to attract and grow the creative media ecosystem. Austin Public, a space for our city’s diverse mediamakers to train and collaborate, provides many points of access to filmmaking and film careers. The AFS Cinema is an ambitiously programmed repertory and first-run arthouse with broad community engagement. By hosting premieres, local and international industry events, and the Texas Film Awards, AFS shines the national spotlight on Texas filmmakers while connecting Austin and Texas to the wider film community. AFS is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. To learn more about Austin Film Society visit: www.austinfilm.org and follow @AustinFilm on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.