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Major Festival
SXSW Film Festival
Austin, TX, USA
~$40 entryDeadline: September–November
Part of the massive South by Southwest conference, SXSW Film has become a premier launchpad for films targeting culturally plugged-in audiences. Known for genre cinema, docs, and world premiere buzz.
Genres Accepted
Film Types
Submission Tips
SXSW loves high-concept genre films and films with cultural currency.
Notable Alumni
- Whiplash
- Get Out
- Boyhood
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