Explore the heart of Austin's creative buzz by learning about some of the SXSW 2025 movie and television premieres featuring diverse narratives, groundbreaking documentaries and so much more. Whether you're a SXSW veteran or a first-time attendee, join us in uncovering some of the top premieres and emerging talent at the SXSW 2025 Film and TV Festival.
Films with Ties to Austin
The Baltimorons
After cracking a tooth on Christmas Eve, newly sober Cliff embarks on an unexpected May/December adventure through Baltimore with Didi, his emergency dentist. This film was produced by Austin-favorites, Mark and Jay Duplass.
When: March 8, 10, & 15, 2025
Where: Alamo Drafthouse Lamar
Billy Strings - ‘Seven Weeks in County’
This spaghetti western adventure unfolds in the heart of the Wild West as Billy, a wrongfully imprisoned drifter, narrowly escapes a hanging with the help of an unexpected ally. This film was directed by Austin filmmaker Bryan Schalm and filmed at Willie Nelson’s Luck Ranch about 45 minutes outside of Austin.
When: March 9 & 13, 2025
Where: Alamo Drafthouse Lamar
Neuro
Directed by Austin filmmaker Wes Ellis, this Austin-made short film follows a brief, dream-like glimpse at the wedding of Julie and Peter. After a traumatic event, they are introduced to Neuro.
When: March 7 & 10, 2025
Where: Locations vary
The Rivals of Amziah King
Austinite Matthew McConaughey stars as the lead in Andrew Patterson’s new film, The Rivals of Amziah King. This film follows an estranged foster daughter who returns home at the chance to renew her connection with her foster father and create a family business making honey.
When: March 10 & 13, 2025
Where: Locations Vary
The Yogurt Shop Murders
The Yogurt Shop Murders explores the tragic murder of 4 teenage girls at an I Can’t Believe It’s Yogurt shop on December 6, 1991 in Austin, Texas. This docuseries dives into the immense trauma left by the crime and details the maze of the investigation of this cold case crime.
When: March 10, 2025
Where: ZACH Theatre
Keep an eye out for these additional films, made by Austinintes, filmed in Austin or featuring Austin talent!
Feature Films
The Accountant 2
Christian Wolff is brought out of hiding by Treasury Agent Marybeth Medina after someone close to them is killed by unknown assassins. To solve the murder, Wolff must recruit the help of his estranged but highly lethal brother Brax.
Another Simple Favor
Stephanie Smothers and Emily Nelson are back for even more glamour, murder and betrayal as they head to Italy for Emily’s surprise wedding.
Holland
In this unpredictable thriller, Nancy is a teacher whose life with her husband in Holland, Michigan, tumbles into a twisted tale when she and her colleague become suspicious of a secret.
Real Faces
Julia, an ambitious casting agent, relocates to Brussels. Struggling to build a new life, she masks her insecurities behind a façade of success. She meets microbiologist Eliott and forms an authentic friendship that inspires her to break free.
The Ballad Of Wallis Island
An eccentric lottery winner lives alone on a remote island and dreams of getting his favorite musicians back together. Fantasy quickly turns into reality when the bandmates and former lovers accept his invitation to play a private show.
Friendship
Suburban dad Craig has his life turned upside down by the arrival of a new neighbor. As Craig’s attempts to make a friend spiral out of control, their blossoming relationship threatens to ruin both of their lives.
Find the full list of feature films premiering at the festival here.
SHORT FILMS
24 Hours After Reading Tuesdays with Morrie
A guy has an existential awakening after reading the hit book Tuesdays with Morrie.
Entre Tormentas
After a hurricane ravaged his hometown, a grieving man breaks into an off-limits cemetery to rescue the lost remains of his brother in order to, alongside his mother, give him a proper burial.
How Was Your Weekend?
A corporate employee finds himself in a fight to survive Monday morning after breaking the most sacred of office rules: If you don't have a good weekend, we can't have a good week.
Out For Delivery
When terminally ill Joanna makes the difficult decision to pursue end of life options through the Death With Dignity law, the systems set up to make her death peaceful and dignified become the opposite.
Yú Cì (Fish Bones)
Bowen, a nonbinary Asian-American from Queens, tries to connect with their estranged father and help him deal with a poisonous fish bite.
You can find other short films premiering at the festival here.
TELEVISION PREMIERES
The Studio
In The Studio, Seth Rogen stars as Matt Remick, the newly appointed head of embattled Continental Studios. As movies struggle to stay alive and relevant, Matt and his core team of infighting executives battle their insecurities as they wrangle narcissistic artists and craven corporate overlords in the ever-elusive pursuit of making great films.
Government Cheese
Government Cheese is a seemingly surrealist family comedy set in 1969 San Fernando Valley that tells the story of the Chambers, a quirky family pursuing lofty and impossible dreams, beautifully unfettered by the realities of the world.
Happy Face
Inspired by a true-life story, Happy Face tells the story of Melissa Reed, daughter of Keith Jesperson, aka the Happy Face Killer.
Mix Tape
In Sheffield, 1989, teens Daniel and Alison meet at a house party, and bond over their love for music. The relationship they forge that night will follow them forever, and leave them wondering what could have been. Twenty years later, they reconnect.
You can discover more TV premieres here.
Ticketing Information
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