Category: Festivals

The Film and TV Track Meet Up Session held at the Omni Hotel Downtown was hosted by Cine las Americas, a multi-cultural, 501(c)(3) non-profit organization based in Austin, Texas. The organization offers theatrical screenings of films made by and/or about Latine/xs or Indigenous peoples of the Americas. Films from Spain and Portugal are also included,… Continue reading SXSW – Latine/x Voices in Film: Creatives Meet-Up!

The 33rd SXSW Film & TV Festival featured 120 films, 52 short films, and 20 music videos. Highlights included 90 World Premieres, as well as several International, North American, and U.S. premieres. Programming also covered 13 TV projects (including premieres, spotlights, and pilots) and 31 XR Experience projects (spanning competitions, spotlights, and a special event).… Continue reading SXSW Film & TV Festival – Highlight of the 2026 Audience Award and Jury Winners

SXSW 2026 took place from March 12–18, a seven-day format due to renovations at the Austin Convention Center, consolidating music, film, and tech programming. Music showcases were available for seven consecutive days and nights at multiple downtown venues. Among the many showcases of music available is Los Lobos from East L.A., and they kicked off… Continue reading SXSW 2026 Enjoyed Los Lobos Documentary Film and Music Showcases

Hubo tantas películas para elegir en el Festival de Cine y Televisión SXSW de este año, pero sabía que la que no quería perderme era Los Lobos: Hijos Nativos. Me sentí emocionado de ver que la película tendría la primera proyección en el Teatro Paramount el día 15, pero también se ofrecieron proyecciones adicionales durante… Continue reading SXSW Festival de Cine y TV – Gran Estreno del documental Los Lobos: Native Sons

Love and relationships can be quite complicated. Passion and romance can often cloud people’s best judgment and make them blind to the overall impact of their relationships. And it often takes something dramatic happening to help people realize that they are involved in a toxic relationship. Well, writer/director Graham Parkes has taken this idea to… Continue reading SXSW 2026: WISHFUL THINKING

The Sunday, March 15th screening had a Q&A introduction by Congressman Joaquin Castro. The Q&A featured Directors Doug Blush and Piero F. Giunti, and Los Lobos, moderated by Robert Rodriguez (Director/Producer/Writer/Composer). After the very engaging and informative documentary, featuring many excellent interviews that touched my heart and made me so proud of them for all… Continue reading SXSW Film & TV Festival – Los Lobos: Native Sons Documentary Premiere at SXSW

Another great entry in the 24 Beats Per Second Section, The Man with the Big Hat documentary tells the story of Texas Progressive Country artist, Steven Fromholz. Prior to watching this film, I had never heard of the singer-songwriter. The film did catch my interest, though, because I am a fan of outlaw country music… Continue reading SXSW 2026: THE MAN WITH THE BIG HAT

Every year, Austin’s SXSW Film & TV Festival premieres music documentaries and concert films under the 24 Beats Per Second Section, and every year, I make it a point to watch at least one entry. Selecting Los Lobos: Native Sons was definitely a no-brainer for me, as I have been a fan of their music… Continue reading SXSW 2026: LOS LOBOS: NATIVE SONS