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Filmmaker in Focus

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Here’s Why We Need to Know the Name Yingying Zhang – SXSW Filmmaker In Focus

By Neha Aziz, February 28

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Saint Francis - Special Jury Recognition for Breakthrough Voice Award - Photo by Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images for SXSW

Alex Thompson Talks About His Dramedy Saint Frances – SXSW Filmmaker In Focus

By Neha Aziz, February 28

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Echoes of the Invisible - Photo by Jan Cieslikiewicz

Explore the Echoes of the Invisible – SXSW Filmmaker In Focus

By Neha Aziz, February 27

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Dark City Beneath the Beat - Photo by Kirby Griffin

TT the Artist Discusses Her Love Letter to Baltimore – SXSW Filmmaker In Focus

By Neha Aziz, February 26

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The Boy Who Sold the World - Photo by Resonant Pictures

Ben Pasternak’s Journey to Becoming a Tech Entrepreneur – SXSW Filmmaker In Focus

By Neha Aziz, February 26

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Annie Silverstein Discusses Her Feature Debut Bull – SXSW Filmmaker In Focus

By Neha Aziz, February 25

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Pink Skies Ahead - Photo by Tiffany Roohani

Kelly Oxford Talks About Her Dramedy Pink Skies Ahead – SXSW Filmmaker In Focus

By Neha Aziz, February 24

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An Elephant in the Room - Photo by Adam Morris Philp

Katrine Philp Shares Her Documentary On Grief – SXSW Filmmaker In Focus

By Neha Aziz, February 21

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Holler - Photo by Dustin Lane

Nicole Riegel Talks About Her Semi-Autobiographical Drama Holler – SXSW Filmmaker In Focus

By Neha Aziz, February 19

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Dembanger - Photo by Jonathan Pope

John Berardo Discusses His Mystery Thriller Dembanger – SXSW Filmmaker In Focus

By Neha Aziz, February 18

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Kenny Scharf : When Worlds Collide - Photo by Tseng Kwong Chi

Explore the Life of Kenny Scharf – SXSW Filmmaker In Focus

By Neha Aziz, February 17

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World Premiere of Olympic Dreams - Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images for SXSW

Director Jeremy Teicher on Olympic Dreams World Premiere – SXSW Filmmaker In Focus

By Neha Aziz, February 14

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