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About Austin Film Festival
Welcome to the official Austin Film Festival venue overview. AFF showcases films across multiple historic and intimate spaces in downtown Austin and surrounding neighborhoods. From the grand Paramount Theatre to the intimate Rollins Studio Theatre and the Bullock Museum venues, AFF offers a diverse slate of screenings, panels, and events. We’ve got you covered with seating information, parking and transit options, and nearby hotel and restaurant recommendations to help you secure your tickets and plan a smooth visit.
Note: Paramount and State Theatres are undergoing the Shine On renovation campaign around 2026. The venues will be upgraded while continuing to host AFF programming. Some events may occur at alternate AFF-listed spaces during construction. Always check the AFF map and event page for the latest venue details and dates.
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For more about AFF programming like On Story and the Young Filmmakers Program, explore the official AFF site and follow our trusted affiliate partners for hotel stays and dining near each venue. If you’re visiting Austin for the festival, consider pairing your screenings with a stay at AFF-affiliate hotels and dining at partner restaurants for a seamless festival experience.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Paramount Theatre: 713 Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78701; historic live theatre/movie venue with capacity about 1,273 seats; official seating charts available; on-site parking via the 600 Congress Ave Garage; strong AFF film screening venue; renovation/upgrade campaign (Shine On) announced for 2026.
- State Theatre: 719 Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78701; capacity about 305 seats; AFF uses it as a film venue; parking in nearby garages (600 Congress Ave); CapMetro/transit access; seating charts available via Austin Theatre Alliance.
- Rollins Studio Theatre (Long Center): 701 W Riverside Dr, Austin, TX 78704; 229-seat flexible black-box theatre; AFF film/program screenings can use this intimate space; adjacent Dell Hall (2,442 seats) is a larger Long Center venue; parking and transit options published by Long Center.
- Bullock Texas State History Museum venues (IMAX Theatre and Texas Spirit Theater): 1800 N Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78701; IMAX Theatre seats 329; Texas Spirit Theater seats 190; AFF includes these spaces as film venues on AFF maps.
- Galaxy Highland Theatre: 6700 Middle Fiskville Rd, Austin, TX 78752; AFF lists Galaxy Highland as a film venue on the 2025 AFF map; Galaxy’s main auditorium capacity is not publicly published; private rentals offered in smaller spaces (up to 48 seats in some configurations).
- AFF 2025 Venue Map confirms primary AFF film venues: Paramount Theatre, State Theatre, Rollins Theatre (Long Center), Bullock Museum (IMAX/Texas Spirit Theater), and Galaxy Highland; lists conference/hotel partners as well.
- Nearby hotels (per AFF’s Eat & Sleep Nearby and Industry Hotels listings): Stephen F. Austin Royal Sonesta, Aloft Austin Downtown, Element Austin Downtown, Westin Austin Downtown, JW Marriott Austin, Austin Marriott Downtown, Hyatt Centric, among others.
- Notable events hosted by AFF venues: the Austin Film Festival & Conference (Oscar-qualifying festival); AFF also promotes On Story, the Young Filmmakers Program, and related events; AFF maps and pages highlight major AFF-wide programming and partner events.
- Venue status note: Paramount and State Theatres are undergoing renovation under the Shine On campaign, with scheduled work around 2026; the venues themselves are not demolished or renamed, but will be upgraded and temporarily closed during construction.