SXSW2023: ‘Raging Grace’ is Top Film at SXSW TV & Film Fest

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AUSTIN, TX – The SXSW Conference and Festivals wrapped on March 19th, after 10 days of magic and Austin wackiness, showcasing film, TV, interactive, conferences, interviews and music. The Film & TV Fest named “Raging Grace” as the top Narrative Feature and “Grown” as top TV Pilot.

“Raging Grace” was written and directed by Paris Zarcilla, telling the story of a Filipina house cleaner and her young daughter, with the jury noting its “heady blend of horror, history, and midnight humor announcing the arrival of an exciting new filmmaking talent.” The TV Pilot “Grown” focuses on a teenage boy attempting to move forward after losing his father, and the jury said it was “a coming-of-age story told with heart and visually realized with polish and verve.”

The following is the list of top honorees …

StarGrand Jury Prize - Narrative Feature

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Raging Grace
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WINNER: “Raging Grace,” directed by Paris Zarcilla

SPECIAL JURY AWARD - PERFORMANCE: Courtney Eaton for “Parachute.”

SPECIAL JURY AWARD - CINEMATOGRAPHY: Eric in “Story Ave”

StarGrand Jury Prize - TV Pilot Competition

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Grown
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WINNER: “Grown” created by Jocko Sims

SPECIAL JURY AWARD - PERFORMANCE: Josh Fadem for “Harbor Island.”

StarGrand Jury Prize - Documentary Feature

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Angel Applicant
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WINNER: “Angel Applicant” directed by Ken August Meyer

SPECIAL JURY AWARD - INNOVATION IN STORY TELLING: “Another Body” directed by Sophia Compton

StarGrand Jury Prizes - Short Films and Music Video

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It Turns Blue
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WINNER - NARRATIVE SHORT: “It Turns Blue” directed by Shadi Karamroudi

SPECIAL JURY AWARD - NARRATIVE SHORT: “Flores del Otro Patio” directed by Jorge Cadena

WINNER - DOCUMENTARY SHORT: “Nai Nai & Wal Po” directed by Sean Wang

WINNER - MIDNIGHT SHORT: “The Flute” directed by Nick Roney

SPECIAL JURY AWARD - MIDNIGHT SHORT: “Pennies From Heaven” directed by Sandy Honig

WINNER - ANIMATED: “Debutante” directed by Elizabeth Hobbes

SPECIAL JURY AWARD - ANIMATION DIRECTION: “Christopher at Sea” directed by Tom CJ Brown

WINNER - MUSIC VIDEO: “Different Than Before” Artist: Amanda Sum. Directed by Mayumi Yoshida

SPECIAL JURY AWARD - MUSIC VIDEO: “This is Not America ft Ibeyi” Artist: Residente. Directed by Grégory Ohrel

FOR MORE AWARDS … including TEXAS, POSTER DESIGN, XR EXPERIENCE and SPECIAL AWARDS, CLICK HERE!

The 2023 South by Southwest (SXSW) Conference and Festivals took place on March 10th through March 19th. For all information click on SXSW.com

HollywoodChicago.com senior staff writer Patrick McDonald

By PATRICK McDONALD
Editor and Film Critic/Writer
HollywoodChicago.com
pat@hollywoodchicago.com

© 2023 Patrick McDonald, HollywoodChicago.com

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