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SXSW Film Awards: Indie Gems Shine Bright
19 Mar
Summary
- SXSW announced its Film & TV Festival Jury and Special Award winners.
- Awards recognized superlative creativity and talent in the program.
- Audience Awards voting concludes soon, winners announced later this week.

The South by Southwest (SXSW) Film & TV Festival has concluded its awards ceremony, honoring a slate of filmmakers for their "superlative creativity and talent." Jury Awards were presented across Narrative Feature, Documentary Feature, Shorts, Independent TV Pilots, Music Videos, Poster Design, and XR Experience categories.
Special awards, including the Agog Immersive Impact Award and Green Lens Award, also celebrated notable achievements. Festival leadership expressed pride in this year's honorees, emphasizing the event's role in fostering connection and celebrating artistic expression amidst a challenging global climate.
Winners of Audience Awards will be determined by public vote, concluding on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, with results to be announced via sxsw.com later this week. The festival lauded the filmmakers for their unique visions and impactful storytelling.




