News Roundup, Aug. 5, 2021

The big event this weekend is the San Antonio Film Festival which will take place Aug. 5-8 at the Radius Center downtown. Since last year’s fest had to go online because of COVID-19, this year’s celebration is extra special for all, organizers, filmmakers and audiences. “It’s very fulfilling to be back in-person to celebrate the 27th anniversary of SAFILM,” said …

Interview Express: DEBBIE RACCA-SITTRE, Director of the City of San Antonio Arts & Culture Department

by JASMINA WELLINGHOFF, Editor What are the priorities of the Arts & Culture Department right now?My priority is equity, in the sense that we want to make sure that art is accessible to everyone but we also want to make sure that San Antonio artists are equitably represented in the art that we promote. We are also working right now …