Set to run from Thursday, October 23 by way of Thursday, October 30, 2025, in, you understand, Austin, Texas, the Austin Movie Competition has introduced the second wave of movie premieres set to display at this 12 months’s fest. Some highlights of this 2025 movie slate embody the Texas premieres of Jay Kelly starring George Clooney and Adam Sandler, Hamnet starring Jessie Buckley and Paul Mescal, and Park Chan-wook’s No Different Alternative. Let’s take a fast take a look at the remainder of this second wave of movies simply introduced.
World Premieres With Texas Ties
ARMADILLO MAN THE TRIPS OF JIM FRANKLIN supplied by ARMADILLO MAN THE TRIPS OF JIM FRANKLINCredit: Austin Movie FestivalLocated within the coronary heart of Texas, it’s becoming that the fest would pull a collection of genuine Texas narratives, providing an attention-grabbing slice of life look into what has develop into a heating-up movie location over the previous few years.Chew To Chew – A compelling documentary from Austin filmmaker Kelly Lipscomb that follows the journey of 1 large Bluefin tuna from Nova Scotia to Japan.Pickleheads – The pickleball-centered comedy from Texas creatives Jared Bonner and Josh Flanagan that was shot in Austin.Armadillo Man: The Journeys of Jim Franklin – The quick bio-documentary concerning the iconic live performance poster artist who helped set up the Austin music venue, Armadillo World Headquarters. Promote Out – A dramedy from Austin filmmakers and brothers Nick and Josh Holden a couple of struggling novelist.
AFF Second Wave
Hamnet courtesy of Focus FeaturesCredit: Austin Movie FestivalThe following movies will premiere alongside the remainder of AFF’s Annual Writers Convention, which can function awardees and panelists throughout all sectors of the trade.Beforehand introduced awardees embody Rian Johnson (Invoice Wittliff Award for Screenwriting), Christopher McQuarrie (Extraordinary Contribution to Filmmaking), Christine Vachon (Polly Platt Award for Producing), Yvette Lee Bowser (Excellent Tv Author), and Greg Kwedar & Clint Bentley (Author’s Author Award). NOT WITHOUT HOPE (US)World PremiereWritten by: E. Nicholas Mariani and Joe CarnahanDirected by: Joe CarnahanCast: Zachary Levi, Josh Duhamel, Marshall Cook dinner, Terrence Terrell, Quentin Plair, Floriana Lima, Jessica Blackmore, JoBeth WilliamsSynopsis: Not With out Hope, primarily based on the New York Instances bestseller of the identical identify, tells the harrowing true story of a tragic 2009 fishing journey taken by 4 mates — together with NFL gamers Marquis Cooper and Corey Smith — who’re stranded at sea 70 miles off the coast of Clearwater, Florida after their boat capsizes. With the storm of the century quick approaching, the 4 mates are left to battle hypothermia, dehydration and the unrelenting components in a combat for survival. As anxious households maintain out hope for a miracle, U.S. Coast Guard Captain Timothy Shut marshals each asset at his disposal to seek out the 4 males, ensuing within the dramatic rescue of former College of South Florida soccer participant and private coach Nick Schuyler. JAY KELLY (US)Texas PremiereDirected by: Noah BaumbachCo-written by: Noah Baumbach and Emily MortimerCast: George Clooney, Adam Sandler, Emily Mortimer, Laura Dern, Greta Gerwig, Billy Crudup, Patrick Wilson, Riley Keough, Isla FisherSynopsis: Jay Kelly (George Clooney) and his devoted supervisor Ron (Adam Sandler) as they embark on a whirlwind and unexpectedly profound journey by way of Europe. Alongside the best way, each males are pressured to confront the alternatives they’ve made, the relationships with their family members, and the legacies they’ll go away behind. HAMNET (UK)Texas PremiereDirected/Co-Written by: Chloé ZhaoCast: Jessie Buckley, Paul Mescal, Emily Watson, Joe AlwynSynopsis: From Academy Award® profitable author/director Chloé Zhao, Hamnet tells the highly effective story of affection and loss that impressed the creation of Shakespeare’s timeless masterpiece, Hamlet.NO OTHER CHOICE (South Korea)Authentic title: EojjeolsugaeopdaTexas PremiereDirector: Park Chan-wookCo-written by: Park Chan-wook, Don McKellar, Lee Kyoung-mi, Lee Ja-hyeCast: Lee Byung-hun, Son Ye-jin, Park Hee-soon, Lee Sung-min, Yeom Hye-ran, Cha Seung-wonSynopsis: From director Park Chan-wook and primarily based on Donald E. Westlake’s novel THE AX, the story follows Man-su on his determined hunt for a brand new job after his abrupt layoff from the paper firm he served for 25 years. TUESDAY’S FLU (US)World PremiereWritten by: Brian Parri and Stephen ParriDirected by: Daniel RoebuckCast: Ross Marquand, Jackie Earle Haley, Jon Gries, Daniel Roebuck, Tony Todd, Craig ConoverSynopsis: Drowning in debt to a ruthless bookie and blackmailed by his ex-wife, a recovering gambler sees one final probability to interrupt free—however pulling it off means risking all the pieces to win again his son.BITE TO BITE (US)World PremiereWritten/Directed by: Kelly LipscombSynopsis: The fascinating story of 1 large Bluefin Tuna on an unlikely journey all over the world with two fishermen from Nova Scotia to the legendary Tsukiji Seafood Market in Japan and the underbelly of a profitable however controversial world sushi trade.PICKLEHEADS (US)World PremiereWritten by: Jared Bonner Directed by: Josh FlanaganCast: Pej Vahdat, Kristine Froseth, Jared Bonner, Harvey Guillén, John O’Hurley, Adrianne Palicki, Eric Nelsen, Ryan Cooper, Lindsey MorganSynopsis: A disgraced ping pong star is dragged again into the limelight by a documentary crew, hoping to seize his redemption story in a plucky, new sport — pickleball.SELL OUT (US)World PremiereWritten/Directed by: Nick Holden and Josh HoldenCast: Nick Holden, Stephanie Hunt, Adrianne Palicki, Olivia Applegate, Jimmy Gonzales, Gabriel Luna, Temple Baker, Invoice WiseSynopsis: A neurotic novelist can’t inform if his greatest drawback is the clean web page, his Southern household —or his finest good friend’s off the rails political marketing campaign. ARMADILLO MAN: THE TRIPS OF JIM FRANKLIN (US)World PremiereDirected by: Emil LozadaCast: Jim Franklin, Leea Mechling, Billie Buck, Jason Mellard, NakiaSynopsis: Armadillo Man: The Journeys of Jim Franklin tells the story of Jim Franklin – the long-lasting live performance poster artist who helped set up the Austin music venue, Armadillo World Headquarters, and is credited with making Austin “bizarre.” SACRIFICIOS (Mexico)US PremiereWritten by: Mauricio Chernovetzky and Alexander IoshpeDirected by: Mauricio ChernovetzkyCast: Jorge A. Jimenez, Siddhartha Tonalli, Frida Astrid, Noé Hernandez, Costanza AndradeSynopsis: After struggling a traumatic loss, Juan makes an attempt to seek out solace within the vastness of the ocean. There, a miraculous occasion guarantees to reverse all the pieces…however at what price?When you’re curious to seek out out extra concerning the Austin Movie Competition, take a look at the fest’s web site right here.
