Austin, Texas, Thursday, February 22, 2024 – South by Southwest® (SXSW®) Conference and Festivals (March 8-16, 2024) announced A24’s Civil War directed by Academy-Award nominated Alex Garland will have its World Premiere at the 2024 Film & TV Festival on March 13, at the Paramount Theater. The film stars Academy Award-nominated Kirsten Dunst, Cailee Spaeny, Wagner Moura, Stephen McKinley Henderson, and Nick Offerman. A24 produced the film alongside Andrew Macdonald and Allon Reich of DNA and Gregory Goodman.
“Alex Garland’s Civil War is a gorgeous, haunting, and powerful piece of cinema unlike anything else you’ll find in a movie theater this year. It’s a wholly immersive experience that expertly blends large-scale spectacle with an intimate understanding of character and personal stakes brought to beautiful life by a stellar ensemble cast,” said Claudette Godfrey, VP Film & TV. “When the credits rolled on Civil War, we all looked at one another in a bit of shock, knowing full well Alex and A24 had delivered another masterpiece. We cannot wait for the world to discover this visionary work, and cannot imagine a better place for that to happen than at SXSW.”
This will be Garland’s return to SXSW following the 2015 North American Premiere of his directorial debut, Ex Machina. An all-time SXSW highlight, the film left critics and audiences at the festival raving about its compelling story, thought-provoking themes, and stellar performances. Garland earned an Academy Award nomination for Best Writing and Original Screenplay for Ex Machina, and the film won an Academy Award for Best Achievement in Visual Effects. He also wrote and directed Annihilation and Men.
The SXSW Film & TV Festival will present 118 Features with 91 World Premieres and 58 first time directors. The program features 21 TV projects, plus 6 independent pilots; 80 Short films, 19 Music videos and 36 XR Experience projects.
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About SXSW
SXSW dedicates itself to helping creative people achieve their goals. Founded in 1987 in Austin, Texas, SXSW is best known for its conference and festivals that celebrate the convergence of tech, film and television, music, education, and culture. An essential destination for global professionals, the annual March event features sessions, music, and comedy showcases, film and television screenings, exhibitions, professional development, and a variety of networking opportunities. SXSW proves that the most unexpected discoveries happen when diverse topics and people come together. SXSW 2024 will take place March 8–16 in Austin. Learn more at sxsw.com. To register for the event, please visit sxsw.com/attend.
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