AUSTIN, Texas — SXSW returns to Austin this week, bringing dozens of premieres and hundreds of filmmakers to the city for one of the entertainment industry’s most anticipated events.

It was an electric day on We Are Austin, SXSW Vice President of Film and TV Claudette Godfrey chatted with hosts Sierra Waggoner and Trevor Scott about what audiences can expect from this year’s film and television lineup!

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During a recent segment on We Are Austin, SXSW Vice President of Film and TV Claudette Godfrey chatted with hosts Sierra Waggoner and Trevor Scott about what audiences can expect from this year’s film and television lineup.

“So this year we’re seven days of music starting on the first day, with everything happening at the same time, which is very exciting,” Godfrey said. “Everyone’s going to get to be together. The vibe will be really wonderful. Also, the street closure in front of the Paramount is going to be three blocks long. It’s a festival-style street open to the public, connected to the fan zone, so people can watch red carpets or see their favorite stars.”

"Death of a Unicorn" Premiere during the SXSW Conference & Festivals at the Paramount Theatre on March 8, 2025 in Austin, Texas.

“Death of a Unicorn” Premiere during the SXSW Conference & Festivals at the Paramount Theatre on March 8, 2025 in Austin, Texas.

Matthew McConaughey, Claudette Godfrey, Andrew Patterson at "The Rivals of Amziah King" Premiere during SXSW Conference & Festivals at the Paramount Theatre on March 10, 2025 in Austin, Texas.

Matthew McConaughey, Claudette Godfrey, Andrew Patterson at “The Rivals of Amziah King” Premiere during SXSW Conference & Festivals at the Paramount Theatre on March 10, 2025 in Austin, Texas.

Godfrey highlighted some of the big films headlining the festival. “Opening night is I Love Boosters. Riley, who is a visionary legend in this film, really takes it up a notch. Keke Palmer is fantastic in it. We also have Mike & Nick & Nick & Alice, a sci-fi action comedy with Vince Vaughn, and Over Your Dead Body with Jason Segel. And don’t miss They Will Kill You, which is an exciting Monday night feature!”

Matthew McConaughey, Cole Sprouse at "The Rivals of Amziah King" Premiere during SXSW Conference & Festivals at the Paramount Theatre on March 10, 2025 in Austin, Texas.

Matthew McConaughey, Cole Sprouse at “The Rivals of Amziah King” Premiere during SXSW Conference & Festivals at the Paramount Theatre on March 10, 2025 in Austin, Texas.

Festivalgoers can also discover under-the-radar projects. “There’s a lot of opportunity for discovery,” Godfrey said. “For locals, I’d highlight Pizza Movie, which is a fun, generational comedy, and Summer of ’94, about the first year the U.S. was in the World Cup, with behind-the-scenes footage that’s really fun for Austin soccer fans.”

Drew Taylor, Sacha Powell, Josh Burnett-Blake, Patrick Holohan, Zach Hyman, Michael Bay at the "We Are Storror" Premiere during the SXSW Conference & Festivals at the ZACH Theatre on March 8, 2025 in Austin, Texas.

Drew Taylor, Sacha Powell, Josh Burnett-Blake, Patrick Holohan, Zach Hyman, Michael Bay at the “We Are Storror” Premiere during the SXSW Conference & Festivals at the ZACH Theatre on March 8, 2025 in Austin, Texas.

TV fans have plenty to look forward to as well. “Our opening night TV premiere is Margot’s Got Money Troubles on Apple TV, featuring Nick Offerman, Michelle Pfeiffer, and Elle Fanning. Their dynamic is incredible—it’s going to be very exciting,” Godfrey said.

Ben Affleck, Cynthia Addai-Robinson, Daniella Pineda, Jon Bernthal, Matt Damon at the "The Accountant 2" Premiere during the SXSW Conference & Festivals at the Paramount Theatre on March 8, 2025 in Austin, Texas.

Ben Affleck, Cynthia Addai-Robinson, Daniella Pineda, Jon Bernthal, Matt Damon at the “The Accountant 2” Premiere during the SXSW Conference & Festivals at the Paramount Theatre on March 8, 2025 in Austin, Texas.

For those looking to attend screenings, tickets are available online and some walk-up options are offered. “Badge holders have reservations, but anyone can line up,” Godfrey explained. “Advance ticket sales are on our site now, including music documentaries about Lainey Wilson, Jack Johnson, and Noah Kahan. There’s really something for everyone, and screenings at AFS Cinema are still available if you want to avoid the downtown crowds.”

Bella Ramsey, Pedro Pascal at the Featured Session "The Last of Us: Cast and Creators on Season 2" during SXSW Conference & Festivals in the Austin Convention Center on March 8, 2025 in Austin, Texas.

Bella Ramsey, Pedro Pascal at the Featured Session “The Last of Us: Cast and Creators on Season 2” during SXSW Conference & Festivals in the Austin Convention Center on March 8, 2025 in Austin, Texas.

SXSW continues to be a premier destination for discovering the next big thing in film, television, and music, offering festivalgoers a mix of world premieres, breakout indie projects, and highly anticipated TV debuts—all right here in Austin head sxsw.com for everything you need to know!

SXSW continues to be a premier destination for discovering the next big thing in film, television, and music, offering festivalgoers a mix of world premieres, breakout indie projects, and highly anticipated TV debuts—all right here in Austin head sxsw.com for everything you need to know!

SXSW continues to be a premier destination for discovering the next big thing in film, television, and music, offering festivalgoers a mix of world premieres, breakout indie projects, and highly anticipated TV debuts—all right here in Austin head sxsw.com for everything you need to know!