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MARCH 12–18, 2026 AUSTIN, TX

Filmmaker in Focus

Out of the Blue (1980) 4K Restoration (2019) - Photo by Discovery Productions, Inc.

Get An Inside Look At the Restoration For Dennis Hopper’s Out of the Blue – SXSW Filmmaker In Focus

By Neha Aziz, March 4

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Relic - Photo by Jackson Finter

Natalie Erika James Discusses Her Horror Film Relic – SXSW Filmmaker In Focus

By Neha Aziz, March 4

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The Toll - Photo by Jordan Kennington

Get a Closer Look at 2020 Midnighter The Toll – SXSW Filmmaker In Focus

By Neha Aziz, March 4

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Pat Kondelis Discusses His Crime Docuseries Outcry – SXSW Filmmaker In Focus

By Neha Aziz, March 4

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Director Alice Gu Wants You to Meet The Donut King – SXSW Filmmaker In Focus

By Neha Aziz, March 4

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Heather Ross Talks About Her Experimental Documentary For Madmen Only – SXSW Filmmaker In Focus

By Neha Aziz, March 3

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Shiva Baby - Photo by Maria Rusche

Get to Know Emma Seligman’s Family Drama Shiva Baby – SXSW Filmmaker In Focus

By Neha Aziz, March 3

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Teenage Badass - Photo by Ryan Neal Cordwell

Grant McCord Talks About His Coming of Age Story Teenage Badass – SXSW Filmmaker In Focus

By Neha Aziz, March 3

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Once Upon A Time In Uganda - Photo by Daniel C. Brit

Discover Once Upon a Time in Uganda – SXSW Filmmaker In Focus

By Neha Aziz, March 2

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Red Heaven - Photo by Brendan Hall

What Happens to Humans When They Are Isolated From Earth? – SXSW Filmmaker In Focus

By Neha Aziz, March 2

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Noah Hutton Discusses His Sci-Fi Comedy Drama Lapsis – SXSW Filmmaker In Focus

By Neha Aziz, March 2

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Topside - Photo by Lowell A. Meyer

Logan George and Celine Held Discuss Their Drama Topside – SXSW Filmmaker In Focus

By Neha Aziz, March 2

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