An Original Cinematic Project · Austin, Texas
Dear
Austin
The people. The places. The sounds.
Every city has a story. This one belongs to all of us. A cinematic celebration of Austin through the people who love it, the places they return to, and the music that moves them.
Choose where to begin
The Manifesto
Austin isn't just a place.
It's the people who make it ours.
It's the restaurant you've been going to for years.
The musician who made you stop and listen.
The neighborhood spot where everybody knows somebody.
The little traditions. The unexpected discoveries. The places that feel like home.
It's the people who've been here forever and the people finding their place.
It's the stories we carry, the experiences we share, and the things that make us fall in love with this city.
Dear Austin exists to tell those stories.
One person. One experience. One love letter at a time.
How The Stories Work
Everyone has their Austin.
What's yours?
Ask ten Austinites what they love most about this city, and you'll discover ten different versions of Austin. That's where our stories begin.
Every episode follows someone into their world, to the place, experience, or community that means something to them. Sometimes it's iconic. Sometimes it's hidden in plain sight. What matters is the connection.
The Person
Meet someone with a story worth hearing.
The Place
Discover the Austin experience they can’t stop talking about.
The Connection
Find out why it matters — and meet the people who make it special.
This city belongs to more than
one kind of person.
The founder and the food truck owner.
The musician and the music lover.
The longtime local and the person who just found home here.
The artist. The bartender. The builder. The dreamer.
Different lives. Different perspectives. One city with countless stories worth sharing. Dear Austin is here to discover them, celebrating well-known and everyday Austinites alike.
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Stories From the City We Love
One person. One place. One love letter at a time. These are the Austin stories worth telling.
Get Involved
You have a story.
We'd love to hear it.
You don't need a million followers.
You don't need to own a business.
You just need a genuine connection to Austin and something about this city you love.
Nominate someone whose story deserves to be told, or share your own. Maybe it's a restaurant, a venue, a Saturday ritual, or a place most people have never heard of.
Because the best way to discover Austin is through the people who live it.
The Places That Make Austin
Behind every favorite place is another story.
A favorite restaurant is more than a menu. A music venue is more than a stage. If your space is part of someone's Austin story, we'd love to discover it.
Austin Sounds
Austin has a sound.
We want to hear yours.
From indie rock and soul to jazz, electronic, country, and hip-hop, we want original music that brings a story to life. Submit your track to be considered for the series.
Any use requires a separate written agreement covering sync rights, credits, and compensation.
Join Us
The best way to discover Austin is through the people who live it.
Dear Austin — An original project by Risr Media.