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MARCH 12–18, 2026 AUSTIN, TX

Filmmaker in Focus

Janice Engel - Photo by Hans Watson

Janice Engel Wants You To Raise Hell With Her Documentary About Molly Ivins – SXSW Filmmaker In Focus

By Neha Aziz, January 8

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World Premiere of Well Groomed - Photo by Noel Del Rio

Rebecca Stern Wants to Introduce You to the World of Competitive Dog Grooming – SXSW Filmmaker In Focus

By Neha Aziz, December 17

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World Premiere of Ernie & Joe - Photo by Kara Mosher

Director Jenifer McShane Discusses Her Documentary About Mental Health – SXSW Filmmaker In Focus

By Neha Aziz, November 12

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World Premiere of Pig Hag - Photo by Debra Reyes

Colby Holt and Sam Probst Discuss Their Inspiration For Their Film Pig Hag – SXSW Filmmaker In Focus

By Neha Aziz, October 15

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World Premiere of Mickey and the Bear - Photo by Danny Matson

Annabelle Attanasio Talks About Her Debut Feature Mickey and the Bear – SXSW Interview

By Neha Aziz, October 14

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Jim Allison: Breakthrough - Photo by Dave Pedley

Take a Look at Documentary Spotlight World Premiere Jim Allison: Breakthrough – SXSW Filmmaker In Focus

By Neha Aziz, October 9

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World Premiere of Vision Portraits - Photo by Joann Hetrick

Rodney Evans Discusses His Deeply Personal Documentary Vision Portraits – SXSW Filmmaker In Focus

By Neha Aziz, August 9

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Director David Modigliani Follows Beto O’Rourke Behind the Scenes – SXSW Filmmaker In Focus

By Neha Aziz, May 28

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Ben Masters, Filipe DeAndrade, Austin Alvarado, and Heather Mackey attend

Ben Masters Talks About Documentary on the Texas Borderlands – SXSW Filmmaker In Focus

By Neha Aziz, May 2

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Martin Spanjers, Director Roxanne Benjamin, Casey Adams, Karina Fontes, John Beach

Roxanne Benjamin Talks About Her Midnighter Film Body At Brighton Rock – SXSW Filmmaker In Focus

By Neha Aziz, April 25

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Extra Ordinary - Photo by James Mather

Mike Ahern and Enda Loughman Talk About Their Comedy Horror Film Extra Ordinary – SXSW Filmmaker In Focus

By Neha Aziz, March 6

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Nothing Fancy: Diana Kennedy - Photo by Elizabeth Carroll

Elizabeth Carroll Talks About Her Appreciation for Diana Kennedy – SXSW Filmmaker In Focus

By Neha Aziz, March 6

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