Austin Film Society
Torie Gehrig is an experienced professional currently serving as the Development Manager at Austin Film Society since March 2022. Prior to this role, Torie worked at Resplendent Hospitality from February 2016 to March 2022, holding positions such as Account Executive & Media Specialist, where responsibilities included managing PR and marketing campaigns for various clients and securing press coverage through strategic communications planning. Earlier experience includes management of social media and contributing writing roles, such as Managing Chicago Editor for Hedonist/Shedonist Food and Travel and Social Media Manager for The Comfort Station. Torie began in childcare roles and has a Bachelor's degree in Theater and Gender Studies from Loyola University Chicago.
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.