Austin Film Society grants...and how to get one.

Everyone knows the familiar adage "there is no such thing as a free lunch." But it turns out, if you are a talented up and coming filmmaker or video artist here in Texas, getting free money to produce your project is a distinct possibility. Since 1996 the Austin Film Society has awarded $750,000 in cash and $80,000 in goods and services to 243 film and video projects through the Texas Filmmamkers Production Fund. Although the 2008 grant cycle is now closed, you still have plenty of time to get your application in for the 2009 grants.