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Austin festivals and the Oscar
The Oscar nominations this morning are further proof that the local film festivals are doing their job.
Austin audiences got an early screening of “The Hurt Locker” last March during the South by Southwest Film Conference and Festival.
And “Precious,” “Up in the Air” and “An Education” had early screenings here at the Austin Film Festival in October.
Both festivals have been able to pick the best in movies for a long time.
Last year, for instance, the Austin Film Festival had an early screening of the eventual best-picture winner, “Slumdog Millionaire.”
So a big shout-out to Austin festival programmers. Thanks!
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