Red Carpet Images from MovieMaker's Awards Night Festivities
Here are snapshots from our Awards Night Celebration, featuring a performance by Tina Win and sponsored by Hendrick’s Gin & Peroni USA, hosted by Cinema Center, TBK Productions, and Jane Owen PR. The event took place at Higbie’s, one of our favorite venues in Austin.
The night was filled with stars from SXSW films, Oscar night attendees, a spontaneous singalong to Linkin Park, and much more.
We extend our gratitude to Tina Win, Jane Owen, TBK Productions, and Cinema Center. Here are highlights from the celebration.
Tina Win Performs
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Tina Win graces the stage during the MovieMaker Awards celebration at Higbie’s on March 15, 2026, in Austin, Texas.
Welcoming Guests to Higbie’s
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Film enthusiasts gather at Higbie’s in Austin for the most exciting party of SXSW weekend, the MovieMaker Awards Night celebration.
Himesh Patel
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Himesh Patel is present at the MovieMaker Awards Night Celebration at Higbie’s on March 15, 2026, in Austin, Texas.
Before the event, he had a Featured Conversation with Riz Ahmed to discuss the upcoming series BAIT.
Appreciation for Jane Owen PR
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Jane Owen and MovieMaker Magazine Editor-in-Chief Tim Molloy are seen at the MovieMaker Awards celebration at Higbie’s on March 15, 2026, in Austin, Texas.
“Self Custody”
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Garrett Patten, filmmaker of “Self Custody” and owner of TBK Productions, along with Poopies and actor Michael Monks, attend the MovieMaker Awards Night celebration at Higbie’s on March 15, 2026, in Austin, Texas.
“Self Custody” is now available for streaming on Prime, Tubi, and Plex and features Patten, Monks, Adrien Grenier, and Henry Cejudo.
Learn more about it here.
Lady Kings of Texas
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Collaborators on the upcoming feature Lady Kings of Texas, Giovannie Cruz, Erin Brown Thomas, and Elisabeth Ness.
Thomas was also part of the producing team for “The Singers,” which recently won an Oscar for best live-action short just prior to Sunday’s event.
Read more about her accomplishments here.
And the Oscar Goes To…
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Director of Same Same But Different Lauren Noll, a guest, Elisabeth Ness, and filmmaker Gregory J.M. Kasunich.
You can find more information about Same Same But Different here, and details about Noll and Kasunich’s collaboration “Heart of Texas” here.
Miriam Olken
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Miriam Olken attends the MovieMaker Awards Night Celebration at Higbie’s on March 15, 2026, in Austin, Texas.
She is involved with Mallory’s Ghost, which was a contender in the Narrative Feature Competition at SXSW.
Jimmy Akingbola and Joseph Marcell
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Jimmy Akingbola and Joseph Marcell, known for their roles as Geoffrey in Bel Air and The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, respectively, meet at the MovieMaker Awards Night celebration at Higbie’s on March 15, 2026, in Austin, Texas.
A Gathering We Wish Would Last
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The meeting of Geoffreys continues.
For the Win
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Tina Win and MovieMaker Magazine's Editor-in-Chief Tim Molloy attend the MovieMaker Awards Night Celebration at Higbie’s on March 15, 2026, in Austin, Texas.
More of Tina Win
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Tina Win impresses the audience at Higbie’s with her remarkable live performance.
Additional Arrivals
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Guests take part in the MovieMaker Awards celebration at Higbie’s on March 15, 2026, in Austin, Texas.
Kelley Jakle
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Actress and singer-songwriter Kelley Jakle is present at the MovieMaker Awards Night Celebration at Higbie’s on March 15, 2026, in Austin, Texas.
Medalion Rahimi
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Medalion Rahimi, star of Same Same
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