International Premiere: Your project has not screened theatrically outside of its country or countries of origin prior to SXSW, whether at a film festival or other ticketed public theatrical exhibition, and has not been broadcast or streamed on television or the Internet or released via any home video or other public distribution platform (Blu-ray, DVD, streaming, VOD, etc.) in any country prior to SXSW. World Premiere: Your project has not screened theatrically prior to SXSW, whether at a film festival or other ticketed public theatrical exhibition, and has not been broadcast or streamed on television or the Internet or released via any home video or other public distribution platform (Blu-ray, DVD, streaming, VOD, etc.) in any country prior to SXSW. The SXSW Film Festival recognizes the following types of premiere status: The projects presented in our Virtual Cinema emphasize storytelling, ingenuity and also showcase how other industries are embracing this new medium. The immersive arts are finding new ways to enhance our ability to perceive the world that surrounds us, and in many instances they are redefining how we experience the world. Inspired by an essential part of the theatrical experience, these are works of art in their own right. Slices of life from across the documentary spectrum.Īn assortment of stories told using traditional animation, computer-generated effects, stop-motion, and everything in-between.īite-sized bits for all of your sex, gore, and hilarity cravings.Ī range of classic, innovative, and stylish work showcasing the scope of music video culture.Īn offshoot of our regular narrative shorts program, composed of work shot in, about, or somehow relating to the Lone Star state.Ī preview of the next filmmaking generation, as Texas High Schoolers present shorts of 5 minutes or less. Short Film Screening SectionsĪ selection of original, well-crafted films that take advantage of the short form and exemplify distinctive and genuine storytelling. Presenting world premieres of prestige serials slated for release and accompanied by show-runners, directors and cast members featuring extended Q&As.Ī pilot showcase introducing fresh work from bright new talent, many with an eye towards finding production, completion funds, or a release platform.
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Our Special Events section offers unusual, unexpected & unique one-off film events. Live soundtracks, cult re-issues & much more. Showcasing the sounds, culture & influence of music & musicians, with an emphasis on documentary.Ī diverse selection of International filmmaking talent, featuring innovative narratives, artful documentaries, premieres, festival favorites and more.Īcclaimed standouts & selected previous premieres from festivals around the world. Scary, funny, sexy, controversial – provocative after-dark features for night-owls and the terminally curious. Visions filmmakers are audacious, risk-taking artists in the new cinema landscape who demonstrate raw innovation and creativity in documentary and narrative filmmaking.
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Shining a light on new documentary features receiving their World, North American or U.S. High profile narrative features receiving their World, North American or U.S. Ten world premieres, ten real world stories that demonstrate innovation, energy and bold voices.īig names, big talent: Headliners bring star power to SXSW, featuring red carpet premieres and gala film events with major & rising names in cinema. Ten world premieres, ten unique ways to celebrate the art of storytelling.