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WELCOME
2018 marks the 25th Edition of the SXSW Film Festival and
we are proud and privileged to play a role in so many careers
launched, artists discovered, powerful performances, and
more. We can't wait to celebrate the vision and talent of this
year's filmmakers. Featuring provocative documentaries,
outrageous comedies, genre outliers, and more, our festival
is known for the high caliber and diversity of films presented,
and for its smart, enthusiastic audiences.
The lineup includes 136 feature films consisting of 89 World
Premieres, 13 North American Premieres, 6 U.S. Premieres,
and 49 feature films from first-time filmmakers. The lineup
also features 171 Short Films, Music Videos, Independent
Episodics, Title Sequences, and Virtual Reality projects.
These films were selected from a pool of 2,476 feature-length
film submissions, with a total of 8,183 films submitted for
consideration. Check out the best available work from new
talent and film veterans while making connections with the
industry's best!
We celebrate the artists and filmmakers from our acclaimed
program on Tuesday, March 13th with the Film Awards and our
Intermission Party. We continue showcasing all the exemplary
work of our filmmakers through Saturday, March 17th.
