SXSW’s Film Festival kicks off March 10, exhibiting numerous world premieres and featuring red carpet events with rising cinematic talent. Film badge holders will be given a first glimpse at these pictures. The movies will eventually be released for worldwide audiences, but not before they are reviewed by ORANGE Magazine.
Before and after kicking off with Festival Opening Party on Friday, the conference will provide a platform for individuals to connect with one another and share ideas on a wide range of topics.
“Islam has made me a better person,” said Amanda Quraishi, diversity activist and panelist at Texas Ahmadiyya Muslim Students Organization’s event, ‘Islam in America: From 9/11 to the Trump Era.’ The event was held March 2 and consisted of interfaith discussion that addressed ways to combat Islamophobia.
Venus, an online publication dedicated to showcasing the work and experiences of self-identified women and nonbinary folk, celebrated their launch this past weekend at The Spider House Cafe and Ballroom.
ORANGE spoke to seven graduate and undergraduate students whose films are showing at the Texas Union Film Festival on Thursday. Here’s some insight into the inspiration of their films.
Rhodes, lead actor of “Moonlight” and University of Texas at Austin alum, visited campus on Thursday, Feb. 16 to host a fireside chat with Dr. Matthew Richardson.
On Saturday, local Black business owners sold their handmade and ethically sourced clothing, jewelry and beauty products at the Black Makers’ Pop Up. The vendors set up shop at The Great Austin Black Chamber of Commerce.
