New film and music distribution outfit Factory 25 has acquired rights to SXSW 2007 world premiere Frownland. The label has also picked up High School Record from SXSW 2005. More info at SpoutBlog and IndieWIRE.

Check out this intriguing video essay in response to Kathryn Bigelow's SXSW 2009 spotlight premiere The Hurt Locker. Be warned - there's a slight spoiler. Also, head to his blog to check out Glenn Kenny's review of this "damn good movie".

Following an earlier interview back in February, Military blog YouServed takes another look at Aron Gaudet's SXSW 2009 world premiere The Way We Get By.

British viewers should look out for the TV premiere of Jocelyn Cammack’s The Time of Their Lives. The doc received its North American Premiere at SXSW 2009, and features as part of BBC4’s Grey Expectations season.