SXSW 2025 Winners Announced: 'Slanted' Takes Narrative Feature Prize

At the 2025 SXSW Film & TV Festival, Amy Wang's 'Slanted' won the narrative feature competition, praised for its bold examination of racial identity and its impact on Asian Americans. Annapurna Sriram received a special jury award for her multifaceted role in 'Fucktoys,' while Amanda Peet was recognized for her performance in 'Fantasy Life.' The documentary feature competition was won by 'Shuffle,' directed by Benjamin Flaherty, with special mentions for 'The Python Hunt' and 'Remaining Native.' Audience awards are pending, with voting concluding on March 15. Additional accolades included a unique 'Howl of Fame' award for the best canine performance and a 'Best of Texas' award for 'Butthole Surfers: The Hole Truth and Nothing Butt.'