Handmade Future
Hosted by the Refugee Collective
In-person
When
Nov 10, 6:30 PM CST
Where
AFS Cinema
6259 Middle Fiskville Road, Austin, TX, 78752
Price
$15.00 USD per person
Language
English
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About the event
the Refugee Collective is thrilled to partner with filmmakers Kirsten + Brandon Dickerson for a screening of their film HANDMADE FUTURE about significance of heritage crafts around the world. After the film, there will be panel discussion with Kirsten and Brandon, followed by a marketplace featuring handmade items from the artisans in the film, as well as from the Refugee Collective which supports refugee artisans here in Austin.
6:00 - PreShow Market
6:15 - Doors Open
6:30 - Welcome + Film Starts
7:45 - Q+A after the film
8:05 - Artisan market
We look forward to sharing the evening with you!
Event Participants
Meg Erskine
Co-founder/CEO, the Refugee Collective
Kirsten and Brandon Dickerson
Filmmakers
About the film
HANDMADE FUTURE follows artisans in six countries who preserve heritage, navigate the complex role of middlemen, and advance responsible trade—pushing back against fast, cheap production to quietly restore a frayed world through beauty and human connection. From rug weavers in Morocco’s Atlas Mountains and block printers in India’s Golden Triangle to Appalachian broom makers in Kentucky and recycled-glass blowers in Kenya, the film showcases craftspeople whose work carries generations of skill, culture, and creativity.
Genre
Documentary
Released
2026
Director
Kirsten Dickerson
Crew
Brandon Dickerson
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