SXSW Film Programmers Unpack a 2026 Festival Filled with ‘Risk Taking’ — and Unveil the Final 13 Films and Shows of the Lineup

The SXSW 2026 Film Festival is championing risk and creativity, unveiling 13 final films and shows that push traditional boundaries. Festival VP for Film & TV Claudette Godfrey and senior programmer Peter Hall share exclusive insights on the “intangible” quality that makes a submission truly stand out.

SXSW Film Programmers Unpack a 2026 Festival Filled with ‘Risk Taking’ — and Unveil the Final 13 Films and Shows of the Lineup