The Front Festival Film Showcase

2024 FILM SCHEDULE + Lineup ✰ 7 PM — RITUAL: A community Panel ✰ Ahead of the film screenings, join us for a panel produced in collaboration with The Contemporary Austin. In this discussion led by Simone Alexander, Senior Manager of Engagement and Accessibility at The Contemporary Austin, we’ll hear from Austin-based creatives Chandrika Metivier, Ani Bradberry and more on the rituals that shape their life and work in Texas. ✰ 8 PM — EARLY ERA COLLECTIVE FREESTYLE ✰ Comprised of dancers from contemporary, hip-hop, tap, and ballet backgrounds, Early Era Collective will take over the Laguna Gloria amphitheater at sunset to perform one of their classic, community freestyles. ✰ 8:45 PM — The Front Festival Film Showcase ✰ Gather in the outdoor amphitheater for our two-hour short film showcase, featuring 13 films by women and LGBTQ+ directors, editors, producers and talent in Texas. This year’s shorts include: Pamela Anderson Was a Prophet by Sheverb Sugar Armadillo by Single Lash by Faiza Kracheni Limbs of One Body by Bita Ghassemi Moon Moth Bed by Virginia L Montgomery After We’re Gone by Saige Kanik Relics by Ana Treviño and Mark Menjivar A Little Prayer by Marliza Mendez and Julia Relova Earth to KB by Em Shapiro So, That Happened by Neha Aziz Elephant! by Chinwe Okorie JULIE BABY by Emily Grooms Side Quests by Aira Juliet and Ben Weaver Moonrise by Beo Lerman ✰ ALL NIGHT ✰ Good Food & Big, Texas Skies Pack your own picnic with a blanket, snacks and non-alcoholic beverages. You can pair your picnic with our festival menu, too, which includes: Tito’s Handmade Vodka cocktails Liquid Death sparkling water and teas Snacks & spreads from Spread & Co. Picnic plates by Chef J. Rodi Get creative and learn more about our sponsors through pop-ups by Tito’s Handmade Vodka, Liquid Death and Waymo. Stop by the Future Front shop for merch and ways to support what we do year-round. Explore the Laguna Gloria grounds, soaking up all The Contemporary Austin’s shop, sculptures and art installations have to offer.

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