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Austin Festivals

Marlee Matlin on the red carpet for the SXSW premiere of "Marlee Matlin: Not Alone Anymore" at Paramount Theatre on March 11, 2025.

‘Marlee Matlin: Not Alone Anymore’ SXSW red carpet

Analise Pickerrell, Life&Arts Desk Editor March 14, 2025

“Marlee Matlin: Not Alone Anymore” had its Texas premier at South by Southwest at The Paramount Theatre on Tuesday. The documentary follows the life and career of Marlee Matlin, the first deaf actress...

Ivy Gordon decorates a canvas bag at the tote customization meet up organized by Threading Change in downtown Austin on March 12, 2025.

SXSW customization event inspires fashion sustainability

Brynn Dominguez, Senior Life&Arts Reporter March 14, 2025

Run exclusively by young women, Threading Change, a Canada-based ethical nonprofit focusing on fashion, came to SXSW on Wednesday. Aiming to expand their global presence in North America, they provided...

Pop artist Winnie Ama performs at the British Music Embassy showcase at SXSW on March 13, 2025.

Q&A: Electronic-disco-soul-inspired artist Winnie Ama on independent artistry, SXSW performances

Riddhi Bora, Life&Arts Desk Editor March 13, 2025

Belfast-born singer-songwriter Winnie Ama accidentally entered the music industry after a friend’s record label noticed an original song verse she posted on Facebook. Now an independent artist, Ama blends...

Director Paige Bethmann and Ku Stevens, subject of SXSW premiering documentary "Remaining Native," poses for a portrait in downtown Austin after hosting a community 5K run on March 9, 2025.

Nevada documentary organizes 5K run, Austin Powwow, community engagement with SXSW premiere

Flora Farr, Life&Arts Editor March 13, 2025

With the sun barely out and cold wind blowing up dust Sunday morning on Lady Bird Lake, a group of people gathered outside of Mañana coffee shop, stretching and setting up tables. The crew behind “Remaining...

“Cotton Candy Bubble Gum” portrays the ups, downs of growing up

“Cotton Candy Bubble Gum” portrays the ups, downs of growing up

Trinity Orosco, Associate Life&Arts Editor March 13, 2025

When Carter (Nick Darnell), a 21-year-old mama’s boy still living at home, gets presented with an ultimatum by his vindictive cop stepfather (Rodney J. Hobbs), he runs around town to complete a list...

‘Selena y Los Dinos’ provides emotional retelling of life, impact of Mexican-American icon

‘Selena y Los Dinos’ provides emotional retelling of life, impact of Mexican-American icon

Brynn Dominguez, Senior Life&Arts Reporter March 12, 2025

Five years after the release of “Selena: The Series,” 28 years after the premiere “Selena” and 30 years after her death, the first Selena family-supported documentary, “Selena y Los Dinos”...

Documentary subject Angeli Rose Gomez and director Aurelius Achilles Gomez Martinez of "Uvalde Mom," pose for a portrait on March 9, 2025.

Q&A: ‘Uvalde Mom’ director and Angeli Rose Gomez on SXSW documentary premiere

Tyler Pullum, Entertainment Columnist March 12, 2025

Angeli Rose Gomez, a mother who rescued her children during the 2022 Robb Elementary School shooting in Uvalde, and Anayansi Prado, a documentary filmmaker, created a film exploring the tragedy and its...

Kyle MacLachlan talks David Lynch, social media and future projects at SXSW

Kyle MacLachlan talks David Lynch, social media and future projects at SXSW

Angelina Liu, Senior Life&Arts Reporter March 12, 2025

Taking to the SXSW stage with Charli xcx’s “365” and “Babygirl” status symbols, Kyle MacLachlan proves that even 40 years into his career, he remains a pop culture fixture.  MacLachlan began...

Canadian filmmaker R.T. Thorne on navigating the industry, releasing first feature ‘40 Acres’ at SXSW

Canadian filmmaker R.T. Thorne on navigating the industry, releasing first feature ‘40 Acres’ at SXSW

Tyler Pullum, Entertainment Columnist March 12, 2025

R.T. Thorne, a Canadian filmmaker who got his start directing music videos, held the United States premiere for his feature debut “40 Acres,” which premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival...

El Tule

Local band El Tule discusses Austin career, SXSW performance

Brynn Dominguez, Senior Life&Arts Reporter March 12, 2025

After performing in Austin for the last 20 years, local Latin band El Tule returns to the big stage with a South by Southwest performance on March 12 at Hotel Vegas. Their performance will highlight...

"The Rivals of Amziah King" still.

‘The Rivals of Amziah King’ sings a surprising story in warm, homey setting

Flora Farr, Life&Arts Editor March 11, 2025

Breaking UT alumnus Matthew McConaughey’s six-year live-action movie hiatus and marking the second feature film of director Andrew Patterson, “The Rivals of Amziah King” premiered at SXSW on Monday....

Florence Hunt and Rory Walton-Smith, co-stars of the SXSW-premiering show "Mix Tape," pose for a portrait in downtown Austin on March 10, 2025.

Florence Hunt, Rory Walton-Smith discuss new series SXSW premier

Brynn Dominguez, Senior Life&Arts Reporter March 11, 2025

Flipping back and forth between the present and the ‘80s, “Mix Tape” tells the story of Alison and Daniel, two high schoolers brought together by music and pulled apart by time. On Sunday, the first...

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