Festival

Amy Wang’s ‘Slanted’ Clinches Top Narrative Jury Award at SXSW Film Festival

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Austin, Texas — In a dazzling showcase of storytelling that melds the personal with the universal, Amy Wang’s film “Slanted” clinched the Narrative Jury Award at the prestigious South by Southwest (SXSW) festival. The film, which delves into the nuanced experiences of Asian American siblings, stood out among a diverse array of entries, making a resonant impact on audiences and critics alike. “Slanted” takes an intimate look at the lives of three siblings who navigate the complexities of identity and perception in the American Midwest. Wang’s narrative weaves humor with tender family dynamics, bringing a … Read more

South by Southwest 2025 Film & TV Festival Announces Jury Awards Highlighting Independent Gems and Bold New Voices

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Austin, Texas — The South by Southwest Film & TV Festival, renowned for celebrating the boldest new voices in cinema and television, has recently announced the jury awards for its 2025 lineup, a dynamic array of both critically acclaimed and revolutionary projects. Earning top honors in the narrative feature competition was Amy Wang’s “Slanted,” a provocative high school comedy that delves into the painful extremes a Chinese American teen undergoes to fit into a society predominantly influenced by Western beauty standards. Wang, who also penned the upcoming sequel to “Crazy Rich Asians,” challenges the conventional … Read more

‘Slanted’ by ‘Crazy Rich Asians’ Scribe Amy Wang Clinches Top Prize at SXSW Film Festival 2025

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Austin, Texas – The South by Southwest (SXSW) Film & TV Festival, a pivotal event in the global film calendar, has recently announced its 2025 award winners. Amy Wang, notable for her work on “Crazy Rich Asians,” clinched the top prize in the Narrative Feature Competition with her latest film “Slanted.” The movie, described as a mix of teen angst and surreal horror, akin to “Mean Girls” meets “The Substance,” is currently seeking distribution in the U.S. “Slanted” has sparked conversations amongst critics and festival-goers alike, with its unique take on the high school experience … Read more

Natesh Hegde’s ‘Vagachipani’ Clinches Special Jury Mention at Spirit of Fire Festival, Celebrates Cross-Cultural Cinematic Success

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Khanty-Mansiysk, Russia — Indian filmmaker Natesh Hegde’s latest Kannada language film, “Vagachipani” (Tiger Pond), has earned the Special Jury Mention Award at the Spirit of Fire Festival. This notable event, directed by esteemed Serbian filmmaker Emir Kusturica, showcases international cinema in the scenic Russian town of Khanty-Mansiysk. “Vagachipani” debuted globally at the Berlin International Festival earlier in February 2025. The production of the film includes contributions from an impressive international ensemble including renowned Hindi filmmaker Anurag Kashyap, Singapore’s Jeremy Chua, and Ranjan Singh, known for his Cannes-selected project “Kennedy.” The Spirit of Fire Festival’s recognition … Read more