Meet Ramy Youssef’s latest project, a coming-of-age adult-animated series called #1 Happy Family USA. Although this show premiered this week on Amazon Prime, Ramy showcased at SXSW last month and premiered the first 3 episodes.
The 2025 SXSW film and television season has rolled up their red carpets saying goodbye to another fantastic year after bringing the best stories to Austin’s big screens all across the city for 38 years.
The biggest and hottest A-list celebrities showcased some of cinema’s best films of the year, unraveling the most talked about storytelling for years to come. The most sought-after movie stars and films to showcase this year include “The Rivals of Amziah King”, a film about finding family and seeking justice, which received a standing ovation. The film front-man includes Austin’s very own Matthew McConaughey, featuring alongside, Angelina LookinGlass, Cole Sprouse, and Kurt Russell.
All photographs by Lu Chau Photagonist
Nicholas Cage makes a return to SXSW for the anxiety-inducing thriller “The Surfer” set in Australia with an all-star Australian cast. Just like Cage who always finds himself in the most insane scripts to date, this film follows a day of surfing at the beach with a nightmarish series of events.
SXSW’s red carpet isn’t the only place bringing in the hottest celebs and celebrations. Most of the exclusive film premiere parties were just down the street at Higbie’s bar for Roxstar Entertainment’s Cinema Center and Collider Studio, sponsored by Bloom Nutrition, Peroni, Hendrick’s Gin, Rendezvous Films, and Collider. The popular hotspot hosted a 3-day and 3-night pop-up.
All photographs by Lu Chau Photagonist
“We’re thrilled to be back in Austin with the support of our generous sponsor partners and collectively continue our mission to help filmmakers celebrate and promote their films,” states David Manning, Executive Producer at Roxstar Entertainment.
From interviews with some of the stars of SXSW’s biggest films to raising a toast with Hendrick’s Gin during The Surfer’s after-party or with McConaughey’s Pantalones Tequila for his latest film premiere.
Cinema Center also celebrated indie films that made a splash during Austin’s annual festival. Such as “The Threesome” with Zoey Deutch and “American Sweatshop” with Lili Reinhardt, both stars reconnecting at The Cinema Center. The cast of “The Dutchman” featuring Zazie Beetz and Kate Mara also celebrated their SXSW film premiere at The Cinema Center.
Photo by Lu Chau // Photagonist.ca
Photo by Lu Chau // Photagonist.ca
L-R Matt Cornett, Chloe Fineman, Jillian Bell, Sam Morelos from Summer of 69 get their Bloom on at Cinema Center and Collider Studio sponsored by Bloom Nutrition, Peroni, Hendrick’s Gin, Rendezvous Films and Collider.
Photo by Lu Chau // Photagonist.ca
Aaron Paul, Eiza Gonzalez and Flying Lotus, stars of ASH at Collider Studio sponsored by Bloom Nutrition, Peroni, Hendrick’s Gin, Rendezvous Films and Collider.
All photographs by Lu Chau Photagonist
SXSW 2025 is finally here this month from March 7-15. It’s the busiest, hottest, as in Pedro Pascal hot, and the most exciting time for both Austinites and folks from all around the world to work and play in Austin, Texas.
On Wednesday, March 6th, the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York City hosted a screening of the groundbreaking documentary “Black Box Diaries,” directed by the courageous journalist Shiori Itō.
Why do we write songs? To know that we are alive.”
Accompanied by notes emanating underneath fingerless gloves and illuminated by the orange tint of a golden hour Arkansas sun, violinist and songwriter Kaoru Ishibashi, who performs as Kishi Bashi, provides a soundtrack to the now desolate Jerome War Relocation Center. It is a place whose history that seems to match the cold: one of ten sites used for the forced relocation of Japanese Americans shortly after Pearl Harbor. A smokestack stands as a visual reminder. The frost seems to fit the memory too.
The SXSW Grand Jury Prize winner “S#!%HOUSE” opens in theaters and on-demand October 16th. Writer-director and lead actor Cooper Raiff discusses his vision for the film alongside actors Dylan Gelula and Logan Miller.
What’s the worst that could happen?
LA-based writer, director, and producer Mary Neely’s SXSW premiering short film, ‘Pink Trailer,’ is a quirky, fast-paced comedy that is as funny as it is charming.
This year in Austin, TX fans will be able to explore the world of the hit HBO series.
Last week, Universal Music Group’s family of artists and labels took over Antone’s nightclub during SXSW 2017.
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