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enthusiast. austin. can't stop. won't stop. former vp of film & tv at sxsw.

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I'm crying! Childhood dreams do come true! @sxsw Film & TV March 13!!!!!! by @claudasaur

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I saved the best photos from Austin @sxsw for last ♥️

@claudasaur thank you for everything you do- the festival was a blast and I really enjoyed myself. The experience of seeing The Ascent film in theaters is something that will be with me for life. Just- thank you!

@edwardjohndrake @veltchlives thanks for spending your last night in Austin celebrating with us. Im glad I got to introduce you to my fiance, he is a gem!

#sxsw #theascent #whitehorse #austin #afterparty taken in SXSW Austin, Texas by @claudasaur

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WANT A FREE TICKET TO OUR BUZZ SCREENING?

Follow & share this post, then comment that you entered, to be eligible for a guaranteed seat.

#SXSW #SXSWFilmTV #ediearnoldisaloserfilm by @claudasaur

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Day 3 of @SXSW Film & TV 2026 felt like a dream 🪄 💓

#sxsw #sxsw2026 #sxswfilmtv #sxswday3 #SXSWBehindtheScenesDay3 taken in Austin, Texas by @claudasaur

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Day 2 of @SXSW Film & TV 2026. Still not over it, and we still have five more incredible days ahead of us! 🍿🫶

#sxsw #sxsw2026 #sxswfilmtv #sxswday2 #SXSWBehindtheScenesDay2 taken in Austin, Texas by @claudasaur

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Y’all- I am from Texas, which is one of a trillion reasons I am over the moon that two of my films are playing @sxsw this year!!!

SXSW was the first festival to ever show my work (2008!) so I am grateful and honored that both my feature #chasingsummer (written, produced, acted by @ilizas) AND a short I directed (produced, written, acted by Kristin Slaysman) “A Stable Marriage” are both playing at SX 2026. These films are freaky and awesome, and supporting and collaborating with these bad ass female creators has been a joy and an amazing chance to learn from brilliant humans.

Thank you, @claudasaur and Francis Roman and all the feature and shorts programmers for inviting us!

A Stable Marriage was concocted out of a gorgeously open rehearsal process. Loved leaving script-writing behind and exploring on our feet with actors Kristin Slaysman and @oliverharlan, choreographer @faye_driscoll and cinematographer @aminazadeh

We made each other laugh in the most bizarre positions! It plays the Midnight Shorts Competition tonight and Chasing Summer plays the 16th!

Directed by: @josephinejambox
Written by: @slaysman & @josephinejambox
Produced by: @seanpdrummond @slaysman @josephinejambox
Associate Producer: @messiceci
DP: @aminazadeh
Editor: @josh_crockett
Choreographer: @faye_driscoll
Costume Designer: Gabriella Sprenkle
AD: @lmwolk
1st AC: @corey_cave
2nd AC: @elinorhowells1
Sound mixer: Iris Liu
Asst. costume: @lilll_lionn
Sound Designer: Martín Hernández
Color: @nick_lareau

Starring: @slaysman & @oliverharlan with @ambersealeyfilm

🐎 @stablemarriage_film 2026 by @claudasaur

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OPENING NIGHT BABY!!!!! 🌟 Opening night of @SXSW Film & TV 2026 reminded me exactly why this city and this festival is unlike anywhere else on earth. Our filmmakers brought the magic, our crew brought the hustle, and our audiences brought the energy. LET'S DO THIS!!!! 🥂🪩

#sxsw #sxsw2026 #sxswfilmtv #sxswday1 #SXSWBehindtheScenesDay1 taken in Austin, Texas by @claudasaur

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@sxsw DAY 0 AND THE EVENT IS COMING ALIVE!!!! 🤠🛺✨ Come with me on a golf cart tour to see all the venues getting built out all nice!!!! Have you made your way to Austin yet?! 🎉

#sxsw #sxsw2026 #sxswfilmtv #sxswday0 #SXSWBehindtheScenesDay0 taken in Austin, Texas by @claudasaur

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If you ever wanted to get into the head of a premier festival programmer, this is your chance! Meet SXSW VP of Film & TV, Claudette Godfrey (@claudasaur) , a self-described Chaos Coordinator and all-around boss. Keith’s flyin’ solo while Ben's off shooting commercials (allegedly) and you won’t want to miss the chance to walk & doc with Claudette today, on the 40th anniversary SXSW kickoff. An ADHD/OCD whirlwind of ideas and observations, Claudette is a trip—and she’s ready to talk all things SXSW and highlight this year’s best of the fest…

But first we’ll check-in on Claudette's origin story: native Austinite, UT film student, SX intern in the Matt Dentler days, shorts programmer-extraordinaire under Janet Pierson, and now ascendant head of all things film & television at Austin’s far-reaching culture fest. She’s got intel to share—everything that's different now that the fest is 7 days instead of 10. She breaks down what actually gets a short film into a festival (pro tip: make an animated or a doc short—there’s just a 0.4% acceptance rate for narrative), why docs are getting "more samey by the day," and why the overnight success myth is a comfortable lie filmmakers have been telling themselves since the early days of Quentin Tarantino. All that in preparation for the main event as Claudette rapid-fires through the 2026 doc slate with obvious glee: Sea Monkeys, classified Bigfoot footage, penis injections, NDA whistleblowers, the world's first extinct glacier, and a film about Kentucky weed farmers. Keith confesses he's in development on seven projects and none of them are close to done, so it’ll be a few years before he’s submitting to the fest. But Claudette supports his idea of making a short…

***This episode was sponsored by our good friends at Rambler Sparkling Water (@rambleraustin) A tasty limestone mineral blend with the perfect level of tight, crispy bubbles. Made in America and proudly supporting American Rivers. Ramble on. by @claudasaur

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@sxsw is back in 24 hours!!! 🎬
Hundreds of filmmakers and dozens of premieres are heading to the city.
From big headliners to under-the-radar indie gems, there’s a lot to watch.
@claudasaur joined @trevorscottatx and @swaggonerrr to break down the must-see films and TV premieres this year.
Plus, new festival activations and fan zones will bring the excitement to the streets of downtown.
Whether you’re discovering a new favorite film or spotting stars on the red carpet, there’s something for everyone.
Get ready—SXSW kicks off tomorrow!
Head to the link in the bio for the full interview with all the details! taken in We Are Austin by @claudasaur

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No badge? No problem 🎟️ General Admission Advance Tickets to select @SXSW screenings just dropped and they're open to everyone! Spots are super limited but guaranteed, so you WILL get in 🙌 Grab yours now at the link in my bio 👆

#HowtoSXSW #SXSW2026 #SXSWFilmTV taken in Austin, Texas by @claudasaur

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🤠 2026 XR Experience Special Event: This isn’t just watching — it’s experiencing. Which parts of the @sxsw 2026 XR Experience Special Event do you not want to miss? Link in bio!

Layers of Place: Austin Directors @opendoclab’s AR and Public Space Artist Collective

Projects Include:
The Founders Pillars Directors Simon Wood, Meghna Singh & Lesiba Mabitsela
Humble Monuments Directors @nadassor, @rashinfahandej & Joanna Wright
Moving Memory Director @loirl
Open Access Memorial Director @yucefmerhi
ORYZA: Healing Ground Director @tamarashogaolu
Paper Boat Directors @mathieupradat & @sahar.sajadieh

#sxsw #sxswfilmtv #sxsw2026 #XRexperience #sxswxrexperiencespecialevent taken in Austin, Texas by @claudasaur

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