AFS Cinema

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6406 N Interstate 35
Austin, TX 78752
The AFS Cinema is the Austin Film Society’s two-screen art house theater. AFS Cinema features two screens, a full bar and café, and an event hall available for rentals. AFS—a 501c3 non-profit founded by Richard Linklater in 1985—curates a wide selection of films for its signature programs at the cinema, including repertory series, new restorations, documentaries, independent films and premieres. Additionally, the AFS Cinema offers a full schedule of new release films, featuring the best in international and independent films new to theaters. Signature film programs are often accompanied by introductions by the film programmers or other special guests.

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Airon A.
11/3/2025

Visited the AFS Cinema for a movie screening during the Austin Film Festival. It is a bit like going back in time. Although the theater doesn't have all the bells and whistles of a typical...

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Mike R.
11/17/2025

Had an amazing experience at this niche cinema. We attended a movie screening followed by a Q&A with the actors, which made it such a unique and memorable event. The atmosphere was intimate, they...

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Wendy K.
11/10/2025

The service is always very good here. I like it a lot. The movie selections are always interesting.

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Eric H.
12/31/2024

The Austin Film Society runs a cozy two theater cinema at the Linc, just west of I-35 S and north of 290. It's near Pluckers. AFS generally plans their screenings up to 2 months out; so in the...

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Ari R.
4/28/2025

I came here to watch the 4k remaster of the classic and beautiful Studio Ghibli film Princess Mononoke. I literally sat here and watch a movie I've already seen and had a lovely time. So, prior...

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