Image from Low and Clear, courtesy Finback Films

Paste Magazine has just announced their list of 15 Best New Filmmakers of 2012. We're pleased to report that a substantial chunk of the lineup belongs to SXSW alumni. See below for the SXSW Film 2012 rundown, in reverse order according to Paste, and head to the Paste website for the full list. Congratulations everyone!

15. James Swirsky and Lisanne Pajot
Indie Game: The Movie

13. Matthew Lillard
Fat Kid Rules the World

12. Katie Dellamaggiore
Brooklyn Castle

10. Jonathan Liseck
Gayby

8. Mike Birbiglia
Sleepwalk With Me

7. Zal Batmanglij
Sound of My Voice

6. Malik Bendjelloul
Searching for Sugar Man

5. Drew Goddard
The Cabin in the Woods

4. Bart Layton
The Imposter

2. Kahlil Hudson and Tyler Hughen
Low and Clear