Best of Austin®

Best Gonzo Mini-Entrepreneur

Henri Mazza

You know the type: a scruffy young guy full of big ideas and irritation about the way things are. But unlike other slackers, who solve the world’s ills over a 12-pack only to pass out on the couch, Henri Mazza acts on his angst. And he works fast, too. Just this year, Mazza has introduced four new gonzo ventures: the "Drunk Film Fest," which is exactly what it sounds like; "All Good Stuff," a monthly event featuring musicians, filmmakers, and writers; Two Note Solo, a quarterly zine that regularly sneers at the establishment; and "Open Screen Night," a cinematic equivalent to Showtime at the Apollo that has already become the proving ground for up-and-comers. The evening's winner receives a hundred bucks, but the losers run the risk of getting booed and humiliated – which is fine with Mazza.