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Steven Spielberg to Speak at SXSW

Legendary filmmaker added ahead of release of Disclosure Day

by Richard Whittaker February 19, 2026

Longtime SXSW Film & TV Festival Head, Indie Film Icon Janet Pierson Transitions to New Role

Pierson’s deputy, Claudette Godfrey, assumes leadership

by Kimberley Jones October 5, 2022September 30, 2025

SXSW Heads Down Under

Shorts programmer to curate for St. Kilda festival

by Monica Riese April 3, 2013September 30, 2025

SXSW Scares & Shorts Revealed

Late-night fare and short film lineup announced

by Kimberley Jones February 8, 2012September 30, 2025

Q&A With Janet Pierson

SXSW Film Producer breaks down the lineup for us

by Kimberley Jones February 1, 2012September 30, 2025

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