Austin’s oldest film festival, aGLIFF (All Genders, Lifestyles, and Identities Film Festival), announces the program selections for PRISM 34 that will be held from August 26 to September 6, 2021, in both in-person as well as an online form. The 34th annual film festival has over ninety movies, including documentaries, features, and shorts. Additionally, it will also host exclusive festival events and screenings, online film streams, entry to in-person and online artist conventions, questions and answers, and other festive activities.

aGLIFF Film Festival PRISM 34 – Opening and Closing Night Film

Opening Night Film

BLITZED | NORTH AMERICAN PREMIERE | THURSDAY, AUGUST 26, 2021

The Paramount Theatre | 713 Congress Ave. | Austin 78701

Set in 1979 Britain, this is a story about a generation of outrageous teenagers, working-class and art school kids, who would define the look, sound, style, and attitude of the 80s and beyond.

Closing Night Film

SH*T & CHAMPAGNE | SOUTHWEST PREMIERE | SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2021

Pioneer Farms | 10621 Pioneer Farms Drive | Austin 78754

This one is about Champagne Horowitz Jones Dickerson White, a charismatic stripper, who finds herself in problems after her half-sister and fiancé are murdered. Champagne takes the matter into her hands when the cops refuse to investigate.

PRISM 34 will also feature a special “advanced screening” of Everybody’s Talking About Jamie, the film adaptation of the award-winning musical from London’s West End. It will be played for an in-person special screening.

What else?

Other events are the festival include,

• “The Big Queer Quiz Thing LIVE!”: Social event at Austin Eastciders Restaurant & Bar or home online
• Drive-In & Drag in-person only closing weekend, an after-screening drag experience with a drag show hosted by Austin drag icon Nadine Hughes in an open-air dance hall exclusively at Pioneer Farms.
• Online event hosted by Tupperware lady Dixie Longate for an interactive “aGLIFF Happy Hour with Dixie Longate.”

Additional in-person and online events will be announced soon. Besides, the PRISM 34 festival schedule, events, and late additions will be announced over the next few weeks. To know more, click here.

About aGLIFF

Austin-based aGLIFF aims to create positive and visible film programs relevant to the lives of LGBTQIA+ identified people to create awareness about LGBTQIA+ issues among the community. It also works towards producing and promoting the best in LGBTQIA+ community-building events and support and partner with other organizations to create awareness and enlightenment among the public. To know more about aGLIFF, click here.

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Wondering about the best Austin companies for millennials? Great Place to Work recently conducted a survey and ranked the best US companies. According to the survey, workplaces that support transparency, equity, purpose, and flexibility score the highest among millennials. 

The survey listed the top 100 large sized companies and 100 small & medium sized companies across the US. Austin was well represented with 5 Austin companies making the list. 

Best Austin Companies for Millennials – Large Sized Companies

#75 Dell Technologies

Dell Technologies is one of the leading technology companies headquartered in Round Rock. The company provides a range of products including servers, smartphones, personal computers, computer software, etc. According to the survey, 90 percent of the company’s employees say that the company is a great place to work.

Great Place to Work recently conducted a survey to identify the best US companies for millennials. 5 Austin based companies made the prestigious list. comprises a few best Austin companies for millennials as well. Here are some details about the six companies from Austin that made it to the list.

Best Austin Companies for Millennials – Small & Medium Sized Companies

#51 OJO Labs

OJO Labs is an Austin-based company that provides an AI-fueled end-to-end platform for buying and selling homes at scale that meets consumers at any point in time in their journey. The company operates across various other cities, including St. Lucia, Chicago, IL, and Minneapolis, MN. According to the survey, around 98 percent of employees at OJO Labs say that the company is a great place to work. 

#60 SailPoint Technologies

SailPoint Technologies Inc. is an Austin-based tech enterprise that provides identity management and Governance for Unstructured Data Access. As per Great Place to Work’s report, 95 percent of the company’s employees feel that the company is a fantastic place to work. The company offers various facilities, its employees care about each other, allows people to take a break whenever they feel they need it, and gives them responsibility.

#69 Sedera Health

Sedera Health is a non-profit Medical Cost Sharing community. It offers an innovative, non-insurance approach to sharing high healthcare costs. Its members are from a community of actively engaged participants, dedicated to a healthy lifestyle and united through shared values. Based on Great Place to Work’s report, about 96 percent of its employees think it is a great place to work. It makes employees feel welcomed, celebrates special events, and has caring people.

#86 The Zebra

With over 96 percent of people thinking that the company is an excellent place to work, The Zebra is another one from Austin on the Great Place to Work’s survey. It is the country’s leading independent insurance comparison site. The Zebra offers a dynamic, real-time quote comparison tool to help people make informed choices. The company provides good facilities, gives the necessary resources to do a particular job, celebrates special events, and allows essential breaks.

About Great Place to Work

Great Place to Work simplifies employee surveys, provides actionable insights, and being recognized for excellent company culture. The company offers a range of certifications and platforms, including Employee Survey Platform, Great Place to Work Certification, and Best Workplaces Lists. To know more about Great Place to Work, click here.

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