Festivals

Natalia Santa's film, which is making its world premiere at SXSW, is an absorbing character study.

In 'Fancy Dance,' an Indigenous women (Lily Gladstone) deals with the disappearance of her sister and caring for her niece who is traumatized by her mother's disappearance. She is only comforted by the hope of seeing her mother at the state powwow where the two will be together in the mother-daughter ritual dance.

The film is well written and directed, and anchored by impressive performances from the two leads.

This fictional autobiography is a searingly personal look at a bisexual actor in search of affection while struggling with body image.

The feature film debut by Antonis Tsonis makes its world premiere at Slamdance.

One new filmmaker and one veteran used improv to create a fascinating ensemble comedy.

'Lawmen: Bass Reeves' gives an exciting and fact-based look at the life of one of the first Black U.S. deputy marshals after the Civil War.

'Invaders From Proxima B' brought space aliens scares and laughter to the Austin Film Festival.

The 2024 festival's theme “Most Wanted: Crime and Justice in Film” explores tales of conflict in cinema.

'Orlando, my political Biography' is an intriguing film which uses Virginia Woolf's novel 'Orlando' to understand trans people past and present.