Every year, the SXSW Film Awards recognize some of the most daring creators and impressive movies screened at the festival. These awards honor the type of films that might not get mainstream attention but are well worth your time. In addition to well-known names that have received plenty of Internet hype before the show, there are also a number of films that have flown under the radar until tonight's award show.
Check out the list of winners of the SXSW Film Awards in the list below:
Texas High School Shorts, Jury Award: Seawolf
Animated Short:Coda
Texas Shorts:Some Vacation
Midnight Shorts:Wawd Ahp
Documentary Short: Winner is Kehinde Wiley: An Economy of Grace
Gamechanger Special Mention: Kat Chandler, Hellion
Gamechanger Emergent Woman Filmmaker Award: Jen McGowen, Kelly & Cal
Best Music Video: "Back to Me"
Narrative Shorts - Special Jury Recognition: Person to Person
Narrative Shorts- Special Jury Recognition for Cinematography: Krisha
Best Narrative Short Prize:Quelq'un d'extraordinaire
Lonestar Award: Richard Linklater, Boyhood
Special Jury Recognition for Political Courage: Vessel
Special Jury Recognition for Editing & Storytelling: Print the Legend
Special Jury Recognition for Courage in Storytelling:Animals
Special Jury Recognition for Best Acting Duo: Natalie Tena and David Verdaguer, 10,000KM
Grand Jury Prize for Documentary Feature: The Great Invisible
Grand Jury Prize for Narrative Feature:Fort Tilden
[via The Hollywood Reporter]
