Dev Patel’s Directorial Debut “Monkey Man” to Lead 2024 SXSW Film Lineup

The SXSW Film & TV Festival 2024, set to take place in Austin, Texas, has announced the addition of 50 new projects to its already diverse lineup, bringing the total to 115 feature films, alongside 80 short films and an extensive XR experience program. Among the highlights are Dev Patel's directorial debut, "Monkey Man," and Kyle Mooney's comedy "Y2K," alongside other notable films such as Michael Mohan's "Immaculate" and Nelly Ben Hayoun-Stépanian's "Doppelgängers³."

This year's festival will feature 89 World Premieres, 3 International Premieres, 6 North American Premieres, and 4 U.S. Premieres. The TV section includes 7 TV Premieres, 8 TV Spotlight World Premieres, and 6 Independent TV Pilots, while the XR Experience program offers 38 innovative projects.

Highlighted Films in the 2024 Lineup Include:

• Immaculate: Directed by Michael Mohan, this film delves into the dark secrets of a remote convent.
• Monkey Man: A revenge thriller marking Dev Patel's first foray into directing.
• Y2K: Kyle Mooney directs a disaster comedy set on New Year's Eve 1999.
• Doppelgängers³: A futuristic adventure by Nelly Ben Hayoun-Stépanian.
• Arcadian (Ireland): A post-apocalyptic narrative featuring Nicolas Cage.
• Desert Road: A suspenseful tale of a woman caught in an endless loop.
• The Greatest Hits: A fantastical journey through time with music.
• High Tide: A poignant story of an undocumented immigrant finding love in Provincetown.

The festival continues to showcase a wide range of genres, from thrillers and comedies to innovative documentaries and groundbreaking XR experiences. This blend of established names and emerging talents underscores SXSW's commitment to fostering creativity and introducing groundbreaking content to a global audience.

As SXSW 2024 approaches, attendees and film enthusiasts are encouraged to explore the full lineup and plan their festival experience, promising an exciting array of films, TV premieres, and immersive experiences in Austin this March.

Here is the complete list of films:

Headliner:

Big names, big talent featuring red carpet premieres and gala film events with major and rising names in cinema.

1. Immaculate / Michael Mohan (USA)
2. Monkey Man / Dev Patel (USA)
3. Y2K / Kyle Mooney (USA)

Narrative Spotlight:

Unforgettable features receiving their World, North American, or U.S. premieres.

1. Arcadian / Ben Brewer (Ireland)
2. Desert Road / Shannon Triplett (USA)
3. The Greatest Hits / Ned Benson (USA)
4. The Gutter / Yassir Lester, Isaiah Lester (USA)
5. High Tide / Marco Calvani (USA)
6. Música / Rudy Mancuso (USA)
7. Omni Loop / Bernardo Britto (USA)
8. Switch Up / Tara Pirnia (USA)
9. Timestalker / Alice Lowe (UK)
10. Wakhri / Iram Parveen Bilal (Pakistan)
11. Yasmeen's Element / Amman Abbasi (USA, Pakistan)

Documentary Spotlight:

Incredible features receiving their World, North American, or U.S. premieres.

1. 7 Beats Per Minute / Yuqi Kang (Canada)
2. A King Like Me / Matthew O. Henderson (USA)
3. The Antisocial Network / Giorgio Angelini, Arthur Jones (USA)
4. Billy & Molly: An Otter Love Story / Charlie Hamilton James (USA)
5. Brandy Hellville & the Cult of Fast Fashion / Eva Orner (USA)
6. Clemente / David Altrogge (USA)
7. Fly / Shaul Schwarz, Christina Clusiau (USA)
8. The Hobby / Simon Ennis (Canada)
9. How Music Got Free / Alexandria Stapleton (USA)
10. Stormy / Sarah Gibson (USA)
11. The Truth vs. Alex Jones / Dan Reed (USA)

Visions:

Audacious, risk-taking artists who demonstrate innovation and creativity.

1. 7 Keys / Joy Wilkinson (UK)
2. Doppelgängers³ / Nelly Ben Hayoun-Stépanian (USA, Algeria, Armenia, France, UK)
3. Sew Torn / Freddy Macdonald (USA, Switzerland)

24 Beats Per Second:

Vibrant films showcasing the sounds, culture and influence of music and musicians.

1. Any Other Way: The Jackie Shane Story / Michael Mabbott, Lucah Rosenberg-Lee (Canada)
2. Billy Preston: That's The Way God Planned It / Paris Barclay (USA)
3. Dandelion / Nicole Riegel (USA)
4. Freaknik: The Wildest Party Never Told / P. Frank Williams (USA)

Festival Favorite:

Acclaimed standouts from festivals around the world.

1. Black Box Diaries / Shiori Ito (US, Japan, UK)
2. Dìdi (弟弟) / Sean Wang (USA)
3. Every Little Thing / Sally Aitken (Australia)
4. Ghostlight / Kelly O'Sullivan, Alex Thompson (USA)
5. Girls Will Be Girls / Shuchi Talati (India)
6. I Saw The TV Glow / Jane Schoenbrun (USA)
7. Kneecap / Rich Peppiatt (Ireland, UK)
8. Love Machina / Peter Sillen (USA)
9. Never Look Away / Lucy Lawless (New Zealand)
10. Pet Shop Days / Olmo Schnabel (Italy, UK, US)
11. Smugglers / Ryoo Seung-wan (Republic of Korea)

TV Premiere:

World premieres of prestige TV series premieres from acclaimed showrunners and directors.

1. STAX: Soulsville, U.S.A / Jamila Wignot (USA)
2. Thank You, Goodnight: The Bon Jovi Story / Gotham Chopra (USA)

TV Spotlight:

World premieres of new seasons of acclaimed shows and exciting series episodes.

1. Long Time Sun / Joanna Forscher, Chloe Chapman (USA)
2. Duplass Brothers Indie TV Showcase

XR Experience Competition:

World premieres of mind bending immersive art.

1. Last We Left Off / The Expats: Connor Illsley, Jon Riera, Grayson Moore, Aidan Shipley (Canada)
2. We Speak Their Names in Hushed Tones / Omoregie Osakpolor (Nigeria, South Africa)

XR Experience Spotlight:

Masterful immersive art from around the world.

1. 444.2 / Nirma Madhoo (South Africa)
2. Energēia / Ugo Arsac (France)
3. The Imaginary Friend / Steye Hallema (Netherlands)
4. Shadowtime / Sister Sylvester, Deniz Tortum (US, Netherlands, Turkey)
5. Songs for a Passerby / Celine Daemen (Netherlands)