SXSW Film 2015 Rundown

Reviews, interviews, photo galleries, and more

"...Over nine days of SXSW Film, we churned out so many reviews and interviews..."

March 22, 2015 SXSW Post

SXSW Film 2015 Coming Into Focus

Ava DuVernay and RZA to deliver keynote kickoffs

"...the keynote speakers at next March’s South by Southwest Film Conference and Festival. Joining her for separate kickoff speeches..."

Dec. 16, 2014 Screens Post by Marjorie Baumgarten

Russell Brand Movie Kicks off SXSW Film 2015

SXSW Film divulges its first seven titles for 2015

"...SXSW Film has announced the first seven titles selected for..."

Jan. 8, 2015 Screens Post by Marjorie Baumgarten

SXSW Film 2015 Rundown

Your one-stop shop for all our reviews and interviews

March 20, 2015 Screens Feature

SXSW Film Announces 2015 Lineup

Circling the Thunderdome

"...Following January’s tease of six titles, SXSW Film has unloosed its 145-film strong slate for the..."

Feb. 3, 2015 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

SXSW Film Adds Midnighters and More

Horror lineup announced, plus shorts and more

"...Booking a film festival is about whittling. This year, the SXSW Film..."

Feb. 9, 2016 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Film Announces Keynotes

Fest releases full schedule, plus convergence details

"...SXSW Film attendees, time to finesse your calendars. The conference..."

Feb. 16, 2016 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Film Changes the Channel With a New Name

Festival gives TV content co-headline billing

"...Goodbye, South by Southwest Film Festival, and hello, SXSW Film & TV Festival. The..."

July 28, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Film Announces Features Lineup

Competitive narratives and docs unveiled, plus more

"...After January's sneak peek of a half-dozen titles, SXSW Film has finally drawn back the curtain on its..."

Feb. 2, 2016 Screens Post by Josh Kupecki

SXSW Film Drops First Round of Titles

Pee-wee Herman rubs shoulders with Slenderman and Preacher

"...SXSW Film has announced the first six films (well, technically..."

Jan. 7, 2016 Screens Post by Josh Kupecki

SXSW Film Jury and Special Awards Announced

Texas filmmakers take top feature competition prizes

"...SXSW Film announced the winners for Jury and Special Award..."

March 17, 2015 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

SXSW Film Pro Tips

What to see, where to be, and how to relax

"...Let’s start with some math: SXSW throws more than 150 feature films at you over..."

March 4, 2015 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

SXSW Film Review: Carnage Park

Mickey Keating's take on classic American horror

"...Another film festival, another Mickey Keating film. The only working director..."

March 23, 2016 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Pet Sematary Remake to Close SXSW Film

Midnighters, Festival Favorites, plus shorts all announced

"...Horror at the beginning, horror at the end: After SXSW Film (March 8-17) announced that Jordan Peele's eagerly awaited..."

Feb. 6, 2019 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

2017 SXSW Film Venue Guide

Where to go, how to get there, and how to navigate the lines

"...SXSW is undeniably chaotic, but there is order to be..."

March 3, 2017 SXSW Post

2016 SXSW Film Venue Guide

Where to go, how to get there, and what that line’s going to be like

"...and the only way to survive the circus of SXSW is with some serious know-how. We’ve got the Austin..."

March 7, 2016 Screens Post

SXSW Eco 2015: Racing Extinction

Mass extinction is coming, and we're to blame

"...you can do for the environment is make a film about it." When director Louie Psihoyos says this about..."

Oct. 7, 2015 News Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Film Review: It's Only Life After All

Indie folk legends Indigo Girls as warm and humble rock stars

"...In the SXSW documentary It’s Only Life After All, Emily Saliers and..."

March 15, 2023 SXSW Post by Katherine McNevins

SXSW Film Review: A Woman Like Me

Steps toward accepting death with creativity and joy

"...Woman Like Me, you’ll find yourself wishing that the film might never end. More than the conclusion of an..."

March 19, 2015 Screens Post by Marjorie Baumgarten

SXSW Film Review: Funny Bunny

Indie about oddball trio treats trauma with furry tenderness

"...Alison Bagdall has been experimenting with tone in indie film since her screenplay for Buffalo ‘66 in 1998; her..."

March 18, 2015 Screens Post by Michael Agresta

SXSW Film: A Conversation With Sally Field

Session with the delightfully frank and insightful actress

"...We like her. SXSW really likes her. Sally Field took Austin by storm..."

March 16, 2015 SXSW Post by Marjorie Baumgarten

SXSW Film Announces Audience Awards

SXSW Film announces Audience Awards and additional screenings

"...about the best Narrative Feature and Documentary Feature Competition films at SXSW 2015. In both tallies, KRISHA took the..."

March 21, 2015 Screens Post by Marjorie Baumgarten

SXSW Film Review: Offseason

Mickey Keating goes to the coast for cosmic horror

"...On the other side of a scream, she adds,..."

March 19, 2021 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Demi Lovato Doc Opening SXSW Film 2021

Punk icons, serial killers, wrestlers, and comedy in movie list

"...Music, film, and a social conscience have always underpinned SXSW, and..."

Jan. 14, 2021 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Tom Petty, Charli XCX, and Demi Lovato Headline SXSW Film 2021 List

Festival drops complete lineup, with 2020 titles getting their shot

"...South by Southwest, find harmony in the three headlining films announced for this year’s streaming festival...."

Feb. 10, 2021 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Film Review: Road House

Eighties classic gets a rock ’em, sock ’em remake

"...of the Eighties’ brawling classic was the opening night film at South by Southwest, and a packed Paramount Theatre..."

March 9, 2024 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Film Review: On Her Shoulders

Nuanced doc about a survivor's stand against ISIS

"...However, what could have easily been a simple, cinematic..."

March 14, 2018 SXSW Post by Katarina Brown

SXSW Film Review: I Am a Hero

Japanese zombie flick takes Midnighters prize

"...Kengo Hanazawa's epic zombie manga, and winner of the SXSW Midnighter audience award. Hideo (character actor Yô Ôizumi, probably..."

March 23, 2016 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Film Review: They Will Have to Kill Us First

Malian musicians face long odds with high hopes and dope beats

"...and masterfully edited documentaries of this or any other SXSW year. As Mali’s ancient cities of Gao and Timbuktu..."

March 19, 2015 SXSW Post by Marc Savlov

SXSW Film Review: Twinsters

What if you had an identical twin you didn't know about – until now?

"...Don't really need to have a Spoiler Alert here..."

March 18, 2015 Screens Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

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