For nine days in March, creatives of all stripes gather for the acclaimed Film & TV Festival program. Running concurrently with the SXSW Conference, Music and Comedy Festivals, attendees can take advantage of the opportunity to connect with a wide array of industry experts, making the Film Festival an unparalleled experience at the forefront of discovery, creativity, and innovation.
2023 Program
The SXSW Film & TV Festival's Opening Night Film, Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves directed and co-written by Jonathan Goldstein and John Francis Daley kicked off nine days of screenings. The first announcement revealed Evil Dead Rise directed by Lee Cronin; Problemista directed by Julio Torres; Flamin' Hot directed by Eva Longoria, and many more. In the second announcement, discover Global, Visions, 24 Beats, Festival Favorites, and additional titles. Plus, Janine Nabers and Donald Glover's Swarm and Lee Sung Jin’s Beef as the Opening and Closing Night TV Premieres. The festival wrapped with the Closing Night Film, AIR directed by Ben Affleck. View all screening sections on the 2023 Lineup.
Competition Awards
The SXSW Film & TV Festival Narrative Feature Competition, Documentary Feature Competition, Design Awards, and Special Awards are announced each season during the Film & TV Awards ceremony along with all the Short Film Program winners, which are eligible for Jury Awards within their respective screening categories. Check out the winners of the 2023 SXSW Film & TV Awards.
See You in 2024
Get ready to experience more opportunities for discovery, networking, learning, and career-enhancing connections than ever before at SXSW 2024 from March 8-16. Stay tuned for more event recaps and announcements coming later this summer.
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