SXSW 2024 will include several films in their Texas Short Competition, which feature films filmed in, or connected to Texas.

Check out the lineup of films in the Texas Short Competition below:

Beeps
Director/Producer: Kirk Johnson
Sleep-deprived Sam sets out to find the source of chirping smoke alarms outside his window and discovers unexpected truths about himself, his neighbors and his place in the world. It’s a documentary. (World Premiere)

Hair Care
Director: Fatima Wardy, Screenwriter: Karl-Mary Akre, Producer: Mary-Elizabeth Esquibel
When her braider disappears on her without finishing her hair, a young woman must traverse a fantastically animated Ivory Coast in order to track her down. (Texas Premiere)

Jedo’s Dead
Director/Screenwriter: Sara Nimeh, Producers: Michael Mittelstaedt, Jeff Walker, Ellyn Church
When a young Middle Eastern girl unexpectedly finds her deceased grandfather, she is forced to grapple with the earthly ritual and spiritual loose ends of loss. (World Premiere)

Live From the Clouds
Director/Screenwriter/Producer: Mackie Mallison
A kaleidoscopic journey through the imaginations of the filmmaker’s Japanese-American family and their longings to find home. (Texas Premiere)

The Passing
Directors: Ivete Lucas, Patrick Bresnan, Screenwriter: Ivete Lucas, Producer: Patrick Bresnan
A Texas veterinarian must help his neighbor Cindy through one of the hardest days of her life. (Texas Premiere)

The Queen vs Texas
Directors: Emil Lozada, Raemonn James, Producer: Emil Lozada
In the face of Texas’ oppressive stance on LGBTQIA+ communities, a resolute queer activist and drag queen leads a movement to empower her community through the art of self-expression and the fight for social justice. (Texas Premiere)

Sangre Violenta / Sangre Violeta
Directors: Edna Diaz, Arturo R. Jiménez, Producers: Maggie M. Bailey, Edna Diaz, Arturo R. Jiménez
Why does the Mexican government consider the feminist movement a bigger threat than most drug cartels? This short documentary interweaves three powerful narratives, shedding light on the motivations behind feminist activism in Mexico. (World Premiere)

SXSW will run from March 8-16 in Austin, TX. You can purchase various badges on their website.

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