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South by Southwest Film & TV Festival Announces Audience Award Winners

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Austin, Texas – The South by Southwest Film & TV Festival has announced its Audience Award winners for this year. Following the announcement of the Jury and Special Award winners last week, the Audience Award for Narrative Feature was given to “Bob Trevino Likes It,” while the Audience Award for a Headliner film went to “Monkey Man.” The Documentary Feature Audience Award was won by “Resynator.” Tracie Laymon directed and wrote the narrative feature competition winner, “Bob Trevino Likes It,” which stars Barbie Ferreira and John Leguizamo. The documentary feature competition was topped by “Grand … Read more

South by Southwest Film & TV Festival Reveals Audience Favorites: ‘Bob Trevino Likes It,’ ‘Monkey Man,’ and ‘Resynator’ Take Home Top Honors

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Austin, Texas – The winners of the Audience Awards at the South by Southwest (SXSW) Film & TV Festival have been announced, following last week’s unveiling of the Jury and Special Award winners. “Bob Trevino Likes It” took home the Audience Award for Narrative Feature, while “Monkey Man” was named the Audience Award winner for a Headliner film. The Documentary Feature Audience Award went to “Resynator.” Directed and written by Tracie Laymon, “Bob Trevino Likes It” stars Barbie Ferreira and John Leguizamo. It also won the narrative feature competition in the Jury and Special Award … Read more

South by Southwest Announces 2024 Winners of Film & TV Festival: A Showcase of Creativity and Vision

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Austin, Texas – The winners of the 31st SXSW Film & TV Festival were announced on Wednesday evening, marking a celebration of outstanding talent and innovation in the industry. The festival honored a diverse range of films and TV shows in various categories, including Narrative Feature, Documentary Feature, Shorts, Independent TV Pilots, Music Videos, Design, and XR Experience. One of the standout winners was “Bob Trevino Likes It,” directed by Tracie Laymon, which took home the top prize in the Narrative Feature Competition. This semi-autobiographical film tells the story of a struggling young woman who … Read more

Southwest Minnesota Law Firm Introduces First Legal Assistant to Reduce Client Costs

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New Ulm, Minnesota – Verna Markert recently assumed her new role as a legal assistant for a law firm in New Ulm, making her the first legal assistant in the southwest region of the state. Despite not being a lawyer herself, Markert is responsible for handling a variety of tasks previously carried out by attorneys. From conducting interviews with individuals involved in bad check cases to preparing financial reports for guardianships and estates, Markert has quickly become an invaluable asset to the law firm. One of the primary reasons for creating this new position, according … Read more