Comedy classics like Mean Girls, She’s the Man, and Clueless have shaped generations with their humor, heart, and unforgettable characters. But while these films have stood the test of time, they’ve rarely made space for trans stories, leaving an entire community without the chance to see themselves in the genre they grew up loving. She’s the He changes that—blending the wit, irreverence, and charm of the classics while centering a perspective that has long been overlooked. Making its SXSW 2025 debut, She’s the He is a bold and refreshing take
To say Tyler Cornack is a visionary would be an understatement. His fearless approach to filmmaking challenges convention, proving that the most compelling stories come from those who refuse to play by the rules. Cornack doesn’t just take creative risks—he fully embraces them, crafting experiences that must be seen to be believed. With Mermaid, he delivers a fish out of water tale that is equal parts poignant, unsettling, hilarious, and immersive—brought to life with precision and an audacious sense of style. Featuring standout performances from Johnny Pemberton and Avery Potemri,
There’s nothing more powerful than a filmmaker reclaiming their own story, but true brilliance comes from knowing how to shape that experience into something bigger than themselves. Daisy Friedman doesn’t just reflect on her past with Unholy—she crafts a deeply resonant and masterfully told exploration of identity, tradition, and the unspoken complexities within family. Inspired by her own struggles with chronic illness, the film follows Noa, played with striking vulnerability by Olivia Nikkanen, as she attends her first Passover Seder since being placed on a feeding tube. Confronted by overbearing
Sweetness isn’t just a film—it’s a layered, unsettling portrait of fame, grief, fixation, and the stories we tell ourselves. A decade in the making, Emma Higgins’ feature debut is a SXSW standout that showcases her bold, genre-bending storytelling. Blending nostalgia, teenage angst, and a striking visual style, the film explores the murky territory between admiration and obsession—creating characters so fully realized they feel like people you know, yet so complex that audiences will be left questioning how they should feel about them. Its visual language shifts between moments of deep