In a landscape where film festivals have had to jostle violently for the attention of sales agents and studios, it helps if you’ve cultivated a specific vibe and an identifiable audience. Austin’s South By Southwest (SXSW) is eking ever closer to its fifth decade of life, and in that time has become one of the vital destinations … Read more
Marathi-language function “Cactus Pears” (“Sabar Bonda”) continued its pageant profitable streak by taking dwelling the Grand Jury Prize on the inaugural SXSW London pageant. The award was introduced by the pageant’s options jury, comprising writer-director Julia Jackman, actor Archie Madekwe and actor-writer Susan Wokoma. Directed by Rohan Parashuram Kanawade in his function debut, “Cactus Pears” … Read more
Project Summary In the Live Music Capital of the World, a harsh reality hits a high note: some music industry workers say they’re underpaid by SXSW — one of the largest festivals of its kind. While the event claims to pump hundreds of millions into Austin’s economy each year, KXAN investigates the striking gap between … Read more