Photo Essay: 'Me and Orson Welles' Red Carpet

Christian McKay, Richard Linklater, and Zac Efron at the Me and Orson Welles Red Carpet

Austin filmmaker Richard Linklater premiered his latest film Me and Orson Welles at the Paramount Theater on Monday. Linklater joined stars Christian McKay and Zac Efron at the event, as shown above. The screening was a benefit for the Texas Filmmakers’ Production Fund, which Linklater started in 1996 to assist emerging Texas filmmakers, and which has awarded over $1 million since then.

Zac Efron's presence created quite a commotion at the premiere. Even more exciting news regarding Me and Orson Welles -- Christian McKay has been nominated for his portrayal of Orson Welles in the "Best Supporting Male" category of this year's Spirit Awards.

Fans of all ages flocked to see Efron, who graciously signed autographs on the red carpet.

Zac Efron takes time for young fans on the red carpet

Efron kept smiling as reporters questioned him about his role as Richard Samuels in Me and Orson Welles.

Zac Efron

We will have full coverage of Me and Orson Welles including a review and interview, when the film opens in Austin on Friday, December 11. I had an opportunity to talk with Richard Linklater and Christian McKay earlier in the day, and Zac Efron graciously answered a few questions on the red carpet. Check out more photos from the evening over at Slackerwood's Flickr set.