The South by Southwest (SXSW) Film Festival is an annual event held in Austin, Texas, known for its convergence of film, interactive media, and music. The festival, which typically runs for nine days in March, highlights innovation and emerging talent in cinema. It features a diverse lineup of programming, including narrative and documentary features and shorts, as well as episodic projects. SXSW also hosts the SXSW Film Awards and is an official qualifying festival for the Academy Awards Short Film competition.