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Nerd Nite Austin #166: Making Movies

Thursday, January 30^st, 7:30pm at Barrel O’ Fun and on Twitch

This month is about the nuts and bolts of making movies. Two of our favorite past speakers return with new talks.

“Fugitive Dreams: The Making of an Independent Film” by Jason Neulander

Using his debut feature Fugitive Dreams as an example, Jason will talk about what its like to prep a film, direct the actors and crew on set, and oversee the editorial and post-production process of an independent film.

Jason Neulander is a writer, filmmaker, and theater director based in Austin, TX.

“Sound in Film: The Not So Silent Partner” by Lyman Hardy

Although film is thought of as a visual medium, often it is sound that places the viewer in the heart of the story. A discussion about the role audio plays in crafting a narrative.

Lyman Hardy is an Emmy nominated sound designer and sound artist living in Austin, Texas. Recent films include Jeff Nichols’ “The Bikeriders”, “Deep in the Heart: A Texas Wildlife Story” and “Fugitive Dreams”. His works have screened in various film festivals, theaters, and living rooms around the country.

Nerd Nite happens at

the bar inside the
Alamo Drafthouse Mueller

• Shows are the last Thursday of every month at 7:30pm.
• The Barrel opens at 4pm. The show is free, so arrive early to get a good seat.
• They have a full bar including beers on tap and a great food menu.
• There’s parking in the garage behind the Alamo Mueller along McBee street. Barrel O’ Fun will validate parking for up to 4 hours. Look for the QR code at the ticket desk.
• The Barrel O’ Fun website has menus, map and more.