South by Southwest® (SXSW®) Conference and Festivals (March 16-20, 2021) unveiled the Online XR world and programming as part of the 2021 event.
Film Festivals
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South by Southwest 2021 Announces Immersive, VR and Online XR Lineup
Infected Viper Fish | Credit: Taran Fiddler. Biolum directed by Abel Kohen
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Filmfest Dresden 2021 Announces Competition Films
SWINGUERRA by Bárbara Wagner and Benjamin de Burca (International Competition) A total of 63 films, including 34 titles for the International Competition and 28 titles for the National Competition, will compete at 33rd Filmfest Dresden set to take place July 13 to 18, 2021.
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5th MidWest WeirdFest Announces Lineup, World Premiere of HE WHO LIVES IN HIDDEN LAKES
He Who Lives in Hidden Lakes MidWest WeirdFest returns to the Micon Downtown Cinema in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, March 5-7, 2021 with a lineup described as – “all things fantastic, frightening, paranormal, and just plain weird.”
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Miami Film Festival Announces 2021 Jurors
The 38th edition of Miami Dade College’s acclaimed Miami Film Festival announced 17 jurors, who are recognized voices across film, music, art and culture, and will review films in the competition categories for its upcoming hybrid edition, running March 5 – 14, 2021. Winners in all top categories will be announced on the festival’s final day, March 14.
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35th BFI Flare: London LGBTIQ+ Film Festival Announces Lineup
No Ordinary Man directed by Aisling Chin-Yee and Chase Joynt The 35th BFI Flare: London LGBTIQ+ Film Festival unveiled the full program of 26 features and 38 free shorts LGBTIQ+ films from 23 countries, for this years virtual edition of the festival.
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Miami Film Festival Announces Culinary Series Program with ‘Cuban Food Stories’ and ‘East Side Sushi’
Asori Soto’s documentary “Cuban Food Stories” Miami Dade College’s Miami Film Festival (MFF) announced the program line-up for a new category addition, Miami Film Festival Culinary Series presented by Miami Design District.
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BFI Future Film Festival 2021 Announces Awards Winners, Rory Wilson’s LOCO Wins Best Film
Loco by Rory Wilson Talented young filmmakers aged 16-25 that took home prizes at the close of the 14th edition of the BFI Future Film Festival include Rory Wilson winning Best Film for Loco; Gustavo Gamero received Best Director for Instructions to Let Go and Emmanuel Li won Best New Talent for “Music For the End of the World”.
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Watch First Trailer for WHO WE ARE: A CHRONICLE OF RACISM IN AMERICA, Groundbreaking Look at the History of U.S. Anti-Black Racism Premiering at SXSW
Who We Are: A Chronicle of Racism in America. Jeffery Robinson with civil rights activist and lawyer Faya Ora Rose Touré and Senator Henry “Hank” Sanders on the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma, Alabama. | Credit: Emily Kunstler) Here is the first trailer for Who We Are: A Chronicle of Racism in America, ACLU lawyer Jeffery Robinson’s groundbreaking look at the history of U.S. anti-Black racism set to premiere at SXSW 2021 in the Documentary Spotlight program.
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New York International Children’s Film Festival 2021 Announces Feature Films Lineup
BULADÓ directed by Eché Janga New York International Children’s Film Festival announced its feature film slate and jury for its 2021 edition, taking place completely online March 5-14.
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Horror Film JAKOB’S WIFE Sets April Release Date Following SXSW Premiere
Anne Fedder (Barbara Crampton) in JAKOB’S WIFE | Credit: Amp Films International Ahead of its world premiere at this year’s SXSW Film Festival, RLJE Films acquired the horror film, Jakob’s Wife, for release in theaters and on Demand on April 16, 2021. Shudder will premiere the film on its platform later in the year.
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Watch First Look Trailer for SOUND OF VIOLENCE, Alex Noyer’s Slasher Horror Premiering at SXSW
Sound Of Violence. Alexis (Jasmin Savoy Brown) experiencing synesthesia. | Credit: You Know Films/No Office Films) Check out the first teaser trailer for Alexy Noyer’s slasher horror film Sound of Violence, world premiering at SXSW Film Festival. Gravitas Ventures will release the film in theaters and on demand on May 21, 2021.
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Berlin Film Festival Announces 2021 International, Encounters, International Short Film and Generation Juries
The Berlin International Film Festival announced the 2021 International Jury, Encounters Jury, International Short Film Jury and Generation Jury. International juries will decide on the prizes for the competition Berlinale Shorts, Encounters and Generation during the Industry Event (March 1 to 5, 2021). The winners will be announced on March 4 (Berlinale Shorts, Generation) and March 5 (competition, Encounters). The award ceremony of the 71st Berlinale will take place in the presence of the audience at the Summer Special in June.
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