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Really Love - Photo by Shawn Peters

Angel Kristi Williams Tells Us About Her Romantic Drama Really Love – SXSW Filmmaker In Focus

By Neha Aziz, February 12

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Justine Bateman Opens Up About Her Film Violet – SXSW Filmmaker In Focus

By Neha Aziz, February 11

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The Dilemma of Desire - Photo by Naiti Gamez

Maria Finitzo Knocks Down Social Constructs With Her New Documentary – SXSW Filmmaker In Focus

By Neha Aziz, February 10

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Drunk Bus - Photo by Luke McCoubrey

Brandon LaGanke and John Carlucci Discuss Their Coming of Age Story Drunk Bus – SXSW Filmmaker In Focus

By Neha Aziz, February 7

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We Don't Deserve Dogs - Photo by Matthew Salleh

Matthew Salleh Showcases the Unique Relationship Between Dogs and Humans – SXSW Filmmaker In Focus

By Neha Aziz, February 6

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Shithouse - Photo by Rachel Klein

Cooper Raiff Discusses His Deeply Personal Debut Shithouse – SXSW Filmmaker In Focus

By Neha Aziz, February 4

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Get to Know the Women Behind Chris Bolan’s Documentary A Secret Love – SXSW Filmmaker In Focus

By Neha Aziz, February 3

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Lydia Lunch - The War Is Never Over - Photo by Kathleen Fox

Beth B Discusses Her Retrospective on Lydia Lunch – SXSW Filmmaker In Focus

By Neha Aziz, January 30

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I Will Make You Mine - Photo by Eric Yang

Lynn Chen Talks About Her Directorial Debut I Will Make You Mine — SXSW Filmmaker In Focus

By Neha Aziz, January 29

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Iram Parveen Bilal Discusses Her Family Drama I’ll Meet You There – SXSW Filmmaker In Focus

By Neha Aziz, January 27

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World Premiere of Jezebel - Photo by Kit McNeil

Numa Perrier Gets Candid About Her Directorial Debut Jezebel – SXSW Filmmaker In Focus

By Neha Aziz, January 16

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World Premiere of For Sama - Photo by Edward Bennett

Waad al-Kateab and Edward Watts Talk About Their Documentary on Syria – SXSW Filmmaker In Focus

By Neha Aziz, January 13

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