Bicycle Film Festival in Austin This Week

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Bicycle Film FestivalThe ninth annual Bicycle Film Festival is coming to Austin this week: Wednesday, August 5 through Sunday, August 9. This 39-city international touring film fest celebrates bicycles and the people who ride them with many short films, a few features and lots of related events, such as an art show and a bike polo tournament.

On Friday there is a benefit for the Yellow Bike Project, an all-volunteer effort "dedicated to providing human-powered transportation for the people of Austin, running a community bike shop, and educating kids and adults."

A Texas film is among the shorts screening at the fest: Ultra Cool Texas Emo Hipsters Ride Fixed by director Donny Hall. Most of the festival films are screening at 501 Studios.

Festival passes are $27, with tickets available at individual events. Visit The Bicycle Film Festival site for more details.