First love is unforgettable. It leaves an imprint, shaping the way we see the world, the way we love, and the way we remember. That’s the emotional core of Mix Tape, the highly anticipated series that premiered at SXSW 2025. Set across two timelines, the story follows Daniel and Alison, whose fleeting but deeply felt romance in 1989 Sheffield continues to echo into their adult lives decades later. Exploring love, memory, and the music that binds us, Mix Tape is a poignant look at the moments that shape us—and the
SXSW 2025: Florence Hunt and Rory Walton-Smith on ‘Mix Tape,’ First Love, and Their Artistic Process