The films in today's Filmmakers in Focus come from our Documentary Spotlight section. Taking on a game-changing porn maverick, a trash icon, the future of the planet, a legendary bathhouse and a "Zen Anarchist", these filmmakers know how to tell a great story and get to the heart of their subjects. You can see the results for yourself at SXSW Film—head to the film schedule to add them do your list. Click on one of the links below to browse through these five interviews, and see all the Filmmakers in Focus to date on this page.

The SXSW Video Channel and its sister - brother? third cousin? - SXSW Audio are fabulous places to check out past content and future favorites like this superfun video from 2013 showcasing artist, and intern favorite, Cheers Elephant.

Or perhaps you're in the mood to check out some trailers from the sure to be chock full of fascintating SXSW Film Festival.

You want more filmmaker interviews? We've got 'em! Welcome to another edition of Filmmakers in Focus, with five Narrative Spotlight films under the microscope.

Which of these talented directors is afraid of snakes? Who likes to stormchase in their filmmaking downtime? Which one thinks that movies are just plain stupid? Find out here! Hint - one of them is Joss Whedon.

Click on a title below to read the conversation, then start planning your SXSW with our film schedule.

Cory Booker courtesy @corybooker

Few politicians use social media as openly, or prolifically, as Cory Booker. As the mayor of Newark, New Jersey, he has used his personal Twitter feed to interact with constituents on an hourly basis; to follow @CoryBooker is to understand the daily challenge of leading one of America’s largest cities. The mayor is routinely responding to questions and complaints – about issues ranging from potholes to snowdrifts and neighborhood violence. When not personally investigating an issue, he forwards phone numbers and e-mail addresses to his followers, directing residents to various city agencies. He endorses city businesses, shares inspirational quotes, responds directly to tweets of joy or frustration from his followers – and just last night shared his unabashed love for all things “Star Trek.”