The vitals:

Saturday, March 8
6:30pm ~ Doors
7 pm ~ Screening begins

Preheat Fest is an emerging screendance festival that began in an east Austin backyard in 2022. We are driven by the idea of challenging boundaries through what we call "border blending offerings” and invite experimental works that translate choreography into the edit of the film, movement of the camera, and the dance that may take place in front of the lens. We seek to challenge preconceptions of what a dance film can be, and ideas on who can perform or create experimental video art, short films, and Screendance works. We prioritize creatives who are a part of Austin’s marginalized communities: BIPOC, LGBTQ+, people with disabilities. Preheat started as a grassroots gathering in a backyard as an alternative form of organizing and sharing art. Every artist that is chosen will receive a small stipend to honor their work done behind the screen thanks to the city of Austin cultural arts funding program. Join us for our third year showcasing movement-focused films with an experimental bend.

Details on featured artists coming soon!

- Be ready to present your bar code at the box office (brightness up!)
- Enter through the pink door on the Chicon side of 301 Chicon
- Free parking available in the pickleball court parking lot and on the streets
- Email boxoffice@hyperrealfilm.club with any questions

See you at the movies 💛