Written by Julieta Gozalo
The Austin Revolution Film Festival, now in its 8th year, will premiere their festival February 15-19, 2022.
According to their website, “The Revolution Film Festival, in its 8th year, captures the indie film vibe of Austin by screening some of the coolest indies from around the world, in some of the coolest venues in town. We fill the void for truly independent films in the city of Austin, focusing on story first, and we strive to bring unique and truly independent voices to the Texas capital.”
The categories in the festival will include Feature Screenings, Web Series Screenings, Trailer Screenings, Panels and Networking, Short Screenings, and Texas Shorts.
Read below for a preview of the upcoming films:
Javelina Run
Director: Lisa Belcher
Two idiot ranch hands pretend to be fugitive train robbers to get attention from the ladies at an old west saloon.
Texas AF
Director: David N. Reyes
Texas AF is a feature-length comedy about a two college roommates who’s relationship is at a crossroads. Flaco and Eddy are best friends and enjoy their freedom and living life to it’s fullest. Their relationship is strained and tested as each are pulled in opposite directions.
Fabletown
Director: Jordan O’Neal
A community of fairy tale characters live in hiding from the mundane, human world in New York City. But when one Fable’s true identity is exposed, a long lost ally must return to face the community’s greatest threat, or their way of life will be forever lost.
Mors Bonum
Director: Paulina Manseau
A man wakes up in a mansion with no recollection of how he got there. A mysterious figure helps him face his inner demons.
Oh Deer
Director: Richard C. Jones
A dark comedy about the perils of parenting.
Scattered
Director: Mike Donis
A brother and sister make an overnight drive to scatter their parent’s ashes.
Throw Like a Girl
Director: Seri DeYoung
Despite the odds, Tanya Benter dreams of playing Major League Baseball. Her brother Brian has helped her become one of her high school’s best players. Now she faces the inevitable. Male teammates are increasingly bigger, faster, and stronger. In frustration at herself and the chauvinism of rivals, she throws a mistake pitch and is hit in the head by a line drive.
The Mushroom Huntress
Director: Jim Picariello
After Leigh is cut off from her cold, wealthy mother, and witnesses the arrest of her loving-yet-scheming father, she attempts to support herself by capitalizing on her love of wild mushrooms. But while foraging along the forest floor she discovers a shocking family secret.
To learn more about the Austin Revolution Film Festival, visit their website.