SXSW Alumni Film Releases – February 2019
Discover some of the SXSW Film Festival alumni films and shows on release this month, such as Blood Fest, The Gospel of Eureka, and The Unicorn. Continue on for a complete list with trailers and more info.
Anchor and Hope
Narrative Feature, North American Premiere, 2018
Carlos Marques-Marcet (10,000km) returns with another tender, incisive study of modern relationships, this time in the scenic environs of London's canals.
Now available for a special price on iTunes and Amazon
Blood Fest
World Premiere, Narrative Feature, 2018
Owen Egerton’s debut feature is a knowingly lurid, Grand Guignol trip through a night in slasher hell. It earns its horror stripes in a gleefully gruesome style.
The Breaker Upperers
Narrative Feature, World Premiere, 2018
This ribald, anarchic comedy from From the producers of Hunt for the Wilderpeople takes a satirical hammer to dating mores, with hilarious results.
The Gospel of Eureka
World Premiere, Documentary Feature, 2018
Eureka Springs, Arkansas sets the stage for a unique confluence of religion and sexual politics that paints a surprisingly optimistic portrait of the USA in an age of fear and chaos.
Half the Picture
Documentary Feature, 2018
Urgent and timely, Half the Picture explores and extolls the role of women in filmmaking, from indie to Hollywood, featuring Ava DuVernay, Jill Soloway, Gina Prince-Bythewood, and many more.
A Little Wisdom
North American Premiere, Documentary Feature, 2018
This visually stunning, poetic film offers a truly fresh look at the monastic life, through the eyes of a five year old novice monk.
A Tuba to Cuba
World Premiere, Documentary Feature, 2018
The leader of the Preservation Hall Jazz Band takes a sonic trip from New Orleans to Havana, exploring common roots and revealing a rich ode to the power of music as a unifying force.
The Unicorn
World Premiere, Narrative Feature, 2018
The onset of relationship malaise inspires a young couple to revive their flagging romance by seeking out a threesome. What could go wrong?
Unlovable
Narrative Feature, World Premiere, 2018
Charlene deGuzman, John Hawkes and Melissa Leo star in this sharply funny, bittersweet story of intimacy, addiction, and music.
Won’t You Be My Neighbor
Documentary Feature, 2018
This definitive portrait of Mr. Rogers, America’s favorite neighbor and an enduring force for kindness and compassion, is the film the world needs right now.
Write When You Get Work
Narrative Feature, World Premiere, 2018
Stacy Cochran’s idiosyncratic comedy brims with sharp dialogue and complex characters, and a healthy dose of oddball romance.
Join Us For SXSW 2019
Register and book your hotel now to save! The Film Badge gets you primary access to all SXSW Film events including Film Keynotes and Featured Sessions, world premieres, round tables, workshops, parties, and more. Over the course of nine days, the SXSW Film Festival hosts over 450 screenings! Film registrants also have primary access to Convergence events, including the Comedy Festival and nine unique Conference tracks, as well as secondary access to most Interactive and Music events.
Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and SXSW News for the latest SXSW coverage.
See you in March!
By Jim Kolmar
02/5/2019