The Texas Independent Film Network (TIFN) and VAD are pleased announce SLACKER
2011 as the next film in its Spring 2012 program. In 1991, Richard Linklater’s SLACKER
inspired a generation of American filmmakers by exploring the subculture of Austin,
Texas in a loose narrative with a tapestry of quirky characters. Twenty years later,
SLACKER 2011 is a modern remake of Linklater’s original and the diverse individuals that
continue to “Keep Austin Weird.”
Directed by 24 Texas filmmakers, SLACKER 2011 is a stream-of-consciousness chronicle of a day in Austin, presenting the city-dwellers, dragworms, proto-hipsters and locations that give the city its modern identity. The film showcases a transformed town next to things that never change. SLACKER 2011 is an homage to twenty years of independent filmmaking, presenting the city’s changing face and showcasing some of its most exciting talent. Matthew Odam of The Austin-American Statesman, calls SLACKER 2011, “A beautiful work of jazz, with each segment representing an instrumental solo.”
During the month of February, SLACKER 2011 will be featured in more than a dozen venues across the state of Texas. In Dallas we will also be presenting Slackers Dallas Style by local filmmakers Ryan Hartsell, Christian Vasquez, Chris Hansen and Carolyn Macartney. Read the review of Ryan’s film from VideoFest 24 here.
At The Texas Theatre, presented by Video Association of Dallas
February 11th – 9:20 pm
VideoFest 25 