Film Festivals
SXSW Film & TV Festival 2027
WhenMarch 15–21, 2027
WhereAustin, Texas
OrganizerSXSW

SXSW Film & TV marks its 40th anniversary in 2027. Part of the larger South by Southwest conference in Austin, it is known for premiering bold features, documentaries, episodic work and shorts, with panels, mentor sessions and networking where film, music and tech overlap. A festival where new filmmakers really can get discovered.
Dates: March 15–21, 2027 (wider SXSW conference March 13–21)
Where: Austin, Texas
Official site: sxsw.com
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