Go Old School with A/V Geeks & TAMI

When:

September 16, 2026

Where:

Austin, TX

About the Event:

16mm on the 16th: a night of vintage Texas educational films in the Baker Center Cafetorium

This September, join the Texas Archive of the Moving Image (TAMI) and Raleigh, NC’s legendary A/V Geeks for a nostalgic and slightly bizarre trip down memory lane. Hosted by film archivist and A/V Geeks founder Skip Elsheimer, this one-night-only screening brings the best of vintage 16mm educational and instructional films straight to the big screen. It’s 16mm on the 16th—16mm film, September 16th, and 100% old school.

We're bringing these mid-century celluloid treasures back to their natural habitat: the cafetorium at the historic Baker Center, built in 1911 as the Baker School.

What’s on the Lesson Plan for 16mm on the 16th:

• A Handpicked 16mm Vault Lineup: Skip Elsheimer and TAMI have cracked open their vaults to curate rare 16mm films produced right here in the Lone Star State.
• Authentic School Vibe: Experience these films inside Baker Center's original school cafetorium. Literally, old school.
• Real 16mm Projection: Experience the authentic sights and sounds of film projected live from 16mm.
• Complimentary Drinks & Snacks: Enjoy free beverages (wine provided by Austin Winery) and snacks (provided by Phil’s Icehouse and Amy’s Ice Creams) while you take in the show.
• Exclusive Archive Tours: Get a rare, behind-the-scenes look at the TAMI vaults before the screen lights up. Plus, you can try your hand at film splicing.
• The Analog Media "Garage Sale": Browse our stash of vintage AV oddities! Bring some extra cash (Venmo also accepted) to take home an empty film reel, vintage cans, decorative/parts-only cameras and projectors.
• The Ultimate Film-Geek Raffle: Enter to win a 16mm projector bundled with your very own 16mm print of one of the films featured in the show, plus gifts from the Alamo Drafthouse and A/V Geeks! 
• Hands-On Letterpress Printing (Hall Pass Add-On Tier): Step into "The Press Room" before the screening to hand-print your own custom, commemorative letterpress poster on vintage wood type.

Supporting a Great Cause

This isn't just an evening of retro entertainment—it's a community gathering with a mission. 100% of proceeds directly benefit TAMI, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, funding our ongoing work to discover, preserve, and provide public access to Texas's unique moving image history.

Turn your attention to the front of the classroom at the historic Baker Center (formerly Baker School) and help us save Texas media! Spaces are limited in the Cafetorium, so secure your seat today!

Presented by the Texas Archive of the Moving Image, a tax-exempt organization. This event is exempt from Texas sales tax under 34 TAC § 3.298.

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