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8 Best Films To Watch From SXSW 2025

From Tim Robinson’s twisted friendship comedy to Matthew McConaughey’s crime thriller, these are the standout films from this year's SXSW Film & TV Festival
(From left) Maitreyi Ramakrishnan, Mckenna Grace, Shirley Chen and director Amy Wang during a Q&A following the world premiere of "Slanted" at SXSW 2025 on March 8 in Austin, Texas. The film won the Narrative Feature Jury Award at the festival. (Photo by Amelia Engstrom)

Amy Wang’s Directorial Debut ‘Slanted’ Wins Narrative Feature Jury Award at SXSW 2025

The award-winning film explores beauty standards and identity through teen’s transformation to whiteness in pursuit of prom queen title

SXSW 2025: A Free & Unofficial Guide

Untangle the list of endless RSVPs and tune out the noise with this curated list of top-tier events
The Idea of You World Premiere, Nicholas Galitzine and Anne Hathaway. Photo by Benedict Jones

SXSW Film & TV Festival 2025: Must-See Films and Essential Tips for Navigating the Fest

Discover insider insights and festival tips from SXSW VP of Film & TV Claudette Godfrey
The Criterion Closet President Peter Becker (far left) talks with film fans waiting to enter the Criterion Mobile Closet parked across from The Paramount Theatre. (Photo by Amelia Engstrom)

The Criterion Mobile Closet Closes Line Four Hours Ahead of Closing Due to Austin’s Crowds

Film lovers line up nearly seven hours in advance for The Criterion Mobile Closet at SXSW, a limited-time pop-up selling 1,000 curated titles
Texas Film Awards 2025

Austin Film Society Celebrates 25 Years of Texas Film Excellence

Michelle Rodriguez, Tim & Karrie League and Noah Hawley honored at the Texas Film Awards at Distribution Hall
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SXSW Film & TV Festival Announces Opening and Closing Night Films, Final 2025 Lineup

Catch this year’s SXSW film premieres in Austin, featuring Matthew McConaughey, Blake Lively, Jacob Elordi and more
"Fast & Furious" star Michelle Rodriguez, "Fargo" creator Noah Hawley, and Alamo Drafthouse founders Tim and Karrie League will be inducted this year into the Texas Film Hall of Fame. (Photo courtesy of AFS)

Austin Film Society to Honor Michelle Rodriguez, Noah Hawley, and Tim & Karrie League at 25th Texas Film Awards

AFS will award industry leaders for their contributions to cinema and storytelling at Distribution Hall in Austin
The Company of the North American tour of CLUE

January Curated: Austin’s Top 12 Events This Month

Make plans to enjoy these top cultural events -- from live music to theatre, film, art and more!