AUSTIN, Texas — The Austin Fillm Society will roll out the red carpet for the 25th Texas Film Awards on Thursday night. 

This year’s honorees include actor Michelle Rodriguez, screenwriter and director Noah Hawley and Alamo Drafthouse founders Tim League and Karrie League.

Some of Michelle Rodriguez’s notable film roles are in “Fast & Furious,” “Girlfight” and “Machete.”

Noah Hawley is best known for his work on “Fargo,” “Alien: Earth” and“Legion.”

Tim League and Karrie League are the founders of Alamo Drafthouse, Fantastic Fest, Mondo and Neon.

Spectrum News anchor Victor Diaz sat down with Austin Film Society’s Head of Film and Creative Media Holly Herrick to talk about the legacy of filmmaking in Texas.