Austin Film Society’s Texas Film Awards is the year’s biggest event for Texans in film, and now is the time to mark your calendar for the gala that will bring the stars of Texas to Austin for an unforgettable evening of surprises and celebration, all benefiting the artistic and educational programs of the Austin Film Society.
 
The 2017 Honorees Include:
Hector Galan, Austin Chronicle Anne Richards Award
Filmmaker (Known for: CHICANO! HISTORY OF THE MEXICAN AMERICAN CIVIL RIGHTS MOVEMENT; NEW HARVEST, OLD SHAME; THE HUNT FOR PANCHO VILLA, CHILDREN OF GIANT)
Sarah Green 
Producer (Known for: LOVING, MIDNIGHT SPECIAL, TREE OF LIFE, SONG TO SONG, MUD)
Shirley Maclaine -Lifetime Achievement Award
Actress (Known for: TERMS OF ENDEARMENT, SOME CAME RUNNING, THE APARTMENT, IRMA LA DOUCE)
Jeff Nichols
Filmmaker (Known for:LOVING, MIDNIGHT SPECIAL, TAKE SHELTER, MUD, SHOTGUN STORIES)
Tye Sheridan  -Rising Star
Actor (Known for:THE TREE OF LIFE, MUD, X-MEN: APOCALYPSE, READY PLAYER ONE,  JOE)
“Terms of Endearment” -Star of Texas Award