The SXSW Film & TV Festival, an integral part of the larger South by Southwest (SXSW) event, is held annually in Austin, Texas, typically in March, and runs for nine days. It showcases a diverse lineup of feature films, short films, episodic projects, and XR experiences, celebrating innovation and emerging talent in front of and behind the camera. The festival includes various programming categories and awards films selected by feature and short film juries. SXSW is also an official qualifying festival for the Academy Awards® Short Film competition, making winners in certain short film categories eligible for Oscars.