The SXSW EDU Film program highlights poignant narratives and documentaries focusing on all aspects of education. With short films and feature length films that tackle the social impacts on domestic and international education, peer into classrooms, explore the journey to becoming an educator, and more, the Film program is an integral and compelling component of SXSW EDU.

All screenings conclude with a Q&A featuring the filmmakers, film subjects, or experts on the topic at hand, providing attendees an opportunity to connect with the film more deeply.

The SXSW EDU 2027 Film application will open on August 5, 2026.

Please note that the SXSW EDU Film program is a programming component of SXSW EDU and not a film festival. It is distinct from and should not be confused with the SXSW Film & TV Festival.

Are you a student filmmaker looking to showcase your work on a big stage? The Texas High School Student Shorts program seeks submissions of short films under five minutes in length that have been directed and produced by a student enrolled in a Texas high school as of March 13, 2027.

The Texas High School Student Shorts application will open on November 2.