Luchina Fisher

Luchina Fisher is an Emmy Award-winning filmmaker and educator who has directed several award-winning documentaries, including the short film "The Dads" (Netflix), which won the 2024 Daytime Emmy Award, and her directorial debut "Mama Gloria" (PBS), which was nominated for a 2022 GLAAD Media Award. She teaches film at Yale and Fairfield University.

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Inspired by the Emmy-Award winning short documentary of the same name (Netflix, 2023), "The Dads" chronicles fathers of trans and nonbinary children as they are forced to choose between country and family when a new right-wing administration and conservative Supreme Court take hold in the United States. Filmed over the course of a year spanning retreats in rural Maine and Minnesota, protests, family milestones, a pivotal U.S. Supreme Court decision, and the collapse of gender-affirming care for youth, "The Dads" captures this national reckoning with remarkable intimacy through verite footage and interviews with the film’s main protagonists. This is fatherhood as an act of radical resistance.

The Dads

As anti-trans legislation and hostility escalate in the United States, a group of dads, building a nascent movement to support their trans and gender expansive kids, are forced to make an impossible choice: stay and fight or flee the country.

Dwyane Wade
Jon Marcus
Joseph Deitch
Carolina Garcia Jayaram
Eva Bloomfield

Ukachi Arinzeh
Timothy Jude Appleby
Amy Bench
Cary Cronenwett
Graham Donohoe
Natassja Ebert
Stephen Lewis
Sean Lonergan
Clare Major
Eric Miclette
Ellie Walton

Eli Cohn
Gisela Fullà Silvestre
Ben Kruse
Samuel Berliner-Sachs

Stephen Chukumba, Wayne Maines, Ed Diaz, Christoph Heinzer, Jose Trujillo, Frank Gonzales, AC Goldberg


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Thriller

I Got Bombed at Harvey's (aka 1,000 Pounds of Dynamite)

Amy Bandlien Storkel

Amy Bandlien Storkel is best known for directing, producing, and editing the Emmy Award winning documentary "The Pez Outlaw" (SXSW 2022) and for producing "Dickweed" (SXSW 2024). Amy is also the Showrunner for the AMC series "Smugshot," which is currently in its second-season.

Bryan Storkel

Bryan Storkel is best known for directing the Emmy Award winning documentary "The Pez Outlaw" (SXSW 2022) and the Netflix Original Film "Bitconned" (2024). Bryan was also the Showrunner for the comedy doc series, "It’s Florida Man" (HBO 2024). Currently, he is directing a Hulk Hogan documentary series for Netflix.

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Agridulce (Bittersweet)

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In 1980, an ingenious boobie-trapped ticking time bomb - filled with 1,000 pounds of dynamite - was wheeled in the front doors of Harvey’s Wagon Wheel Casino in Lake Tahoe. Along with the bomb was a note demanding $3 million within 24 hours. While the bomb squad attempts to disarm the explosive, the FBI races the clock to deliver the ransom and simultaneously catch the extortionists. Nothing goes as planned, and each step uncovers darker secrets and suspicions of a deeper motive.

I Got Bombed at Harvey's

1,000 pounds of dynamite. $3 million in cash. One casino at the edge of disaster.

Chris Smith
Andrew Corkin
Howard Owens
Ben Silverman
Theo Love
Michael Driscoll
Robert Marshall
Brian Lazarte
James Lee Hernandez

Evan Vetter
Scott Evans
Amy Storkel
Dava Whisenant
ACE

Igor Grbesic, Ethan Riley, Ian S. Peterson, Michael Solarez, Jennylyn Caterina, Marianne Wiedeman, William Swartzbaugh


Matt Black

Matt Black & Ryan Polly are a duo of writer/directors known for their debut feature film, “Monitor”, based on their short of the same name. They met and live in Denton, TX where they share a love of character-driven genre films, like their award-winning shorts “Stalled” and “Pizza Time”.

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Ugly Cry

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Maggie works as a content moderator for VueQ Moderation Services, spending her days filtering the internet’s darkest content, driven by guilt over her sister's suicide.  When Maggie blocks a cryptic video uploaded by an anonymous user, she and her team begin to be hunted by an insidious entity that haunts them through every screen in their lives.

Monitor

A social media moderator unleashes a deadly terror when she refuses to publish a cryptic video.

Marty Bowen
Wyck Godfrey
Isaac Klausner
John Fischer
Adrian Guerra

Brittany O'Grady, Taz Skylar, Viveik Karla, Ines Høysæter Asserson, Gunner Willis, Sara Alexander, Camila Wahlgren


Macon Blair

Macon Blair directed the 2023 remake of "The Toxic Avenger" and the 2017 Sundance Jury Award winner "I Don't Feel At Home In This World Anymore". "The Shitheads" is his third feature. As an actor he has appeared in "Blue Ruin", "Green Room", "Logan Lucky", "The Florida Project", "Oppenheimer" and "The Lowdown".

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Macon Blair's third feature is a raucous and wildly entertaining descent into madness. Dave Franco and O’Shea Jackson Jr. are perfectly (mis)matched as Mark and Davis, the fumbling circumstantial chaperones in charge of transporting the increasingly psychotic Sheridan (a brilliant Mason Thames). Phenomenal supporting turns from Nicholas Braun, Peter Dinklage, and Kiernan Shipka round out the ensemble cast, each more unexpected and bizarre than the last. Blair treats us to his signature absurdist sense of humor and douses it with gasoline and psychedelics, crafting an uncanny world where the worst intentions net the highest yields and the open road is full of Shitheads.

The Shitheads

When two unqualified bozos are hired to transfer a rich teen to rehab, their straightforward gig quickly spirals into dangerous mayhem.

Will Maxfield, Dylan Kelley (WME Independent), Nick Ogiony (CAA Media Finance)

O'Shea Jackson Jr
Danny McBride
Jody Hill
David Gordon Green
Jeremy Saulnier

Alex Orr
Brandon James
Nathan Klingher
Ford Corbett
Mark Fasano
Joshua Harris
Macon Blair
Dave Franco

Dave Franco, O'Shea Jackson Jr., Mason Thames, Peter Dinklage, Kiernan Shipka, Nicholas Braun, Killer Mike

Costume Designer: Karen Freed, Production Designer: Hunter Brown


Edd Benda

Edd and Stephen co-founded Beyond the Porch (BTP), bonding over shared midwest roots while undergrads at USC. Edd wrote and directed BTP's debut feature "Superior", filmed in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, and has since directed award-winning branded docs, including the "Make Camo Your Cause" campaign, and the feature documentary "The Kids Table".

Stephen Helstad

Stephen and Edd co-founded Beyond the Porch (BTP), bonding over shared midwest roots while undergrads at USC. Stephen produced BTP's debut feature Superior, and for over a decade has directed branded short and feature length documentaries, including the "Art of Presentation" series profiling food industry icons in London, Madrid, and Las Vegas.

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My NDA

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Cookie Queens

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The Life We Leave

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When Jessica Lipki discovers a severed human finger in her bowl of chili, she recognizes an opportunity to seize control of her stagnating life. Jess blackmails the regionally-beloved fast-food chain for $100,000 in return that she and her blissfully ignorant husband, Ron, keep quiet about the incident. Unbeknownst to Jess, her stunt has caught the attention of "the" Blake Junior, the plutocratic founder behind the "Blake Junior’s" food empire. He recruits his ex-marine buddy, Dave, to investigate Jess and discover the truth behind the chili finger...

Chili Finger

When a small town lawyer discovers a severed finger in her chili, she blackmails the restaurant for a cash payout in an effort to regain control over her mundane life. The situation quickly spirals out of control, and her life descends into chaos.

Alex Bell
Stephen Helstad
Edd Benda
John Goodman
Wendy Roemer
Brent Sandweiss
Amanda Massetti
Sarah Herrman
Judy Greer
Jack Sheehan
Scott Martin
Michael Thomas Slifkin

Judy Greer, Sean Astin, Bryan Cranston, John Goodman, Madeline Wise, Paul Stanko, Sarah Herrman, Sara Sevigny, Dann Florek, Shaya Harris

Casting: Kate Geller, Mickie Paskal, Jennifer Rudnicke


Stella Marie Markert

Berlin-born Stella Marie Markert studied production at Filmakademie Baden-Württemberg. Her first produced short film, "Hot Dog," screened at major festivals like Sundance. She turned to directing in 2022 at Filmuniversität Babelsberg. "Thanks For Nothing" is her debut feature.

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Daughters of the Forest: Mycelium Chronicles

Katharina, Ricky, Malou, and Victoria live in a self-made anarchist group home - no parents, no school, no rules. Under the loose watch of social worker Ballack, things are going pretty well. But Katharina doesn’t want to live past 18, and her birthday is two weeks away. Her friends scramble to hide her suicide attempts, afraid the truth will destroy the only “home” they’ve ever had. In this darkly comedic tale of rebellion, abandonment, and surviving the absurd, "Thanks For Nothing" is the kids' collective FU to the adults who’ve abandoned or failed them.

Thanks for Nothing

Ok, what would you do if your best friend tries to kill herself, another one is being deported, the third is in a manic episode, the fourth has stopped speaking, and your social worker is unsuccessfully trying to cover it all up from child services?

Lea Drinda, Sonja Weißer, Safinaz Sattar, Zoe Stein, Jan Bülow


Brian Tetsuro Ivie

Brian Tetsuro Ivie is a Japanese-American filmmaker, film producer, and the co-founder of Kebrado, a celluloid-only media company based in New York City. His most recent producing work includes the Oscilloscope-released, "Wildcat," starring Maya Hawke, Laura Linney, and Cooper Hoffman, which debuted at both the Telluride and Toronto Film Festivals before premiering on the Criterion Channel, “Even in the Wind,” starring Sonoya Mizuno, which premiered at Internationale Kurzfilmtage Winterthur, and the upcoming 16mm workplace comedy, "Concessions," starring Michael Madsen, Steven Ogg, and Josh Hamilton. Brian is currently writing an original science-fiction series with Cary Joji Fukunaga for David Oyelowo's Yoruba Saxon Productions based on his family's own experience with Japanese incarceration. As a director, he is in post on "Serenity," an intimate 16mm documentary about a multi-generational family in the Pacific Northwest. "Anima," starring Sydney Chandler and Takehiro Hira, is Brian's narrative feature film debut.

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Dead Deer High

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After being let go from her robotic companion start-up, Beck, an anti-social engineer, finds herself in the offices of a new company claiming to preserve a person's consciousness inside a cloud system. Her first assignment: drive the company's most valuable client, Paul, a lonely button manufacturer, to his final appointment.

Anima

A young woman and an old man embark on a road trip to preserve his consciousness at an experimental facility.

Kimberly Atwood
Atty Cleworth
Gregory Daniel King

Harrison Allen
Brian Tetsuro Ivie
Chloe Rahal
Alexander Lycette
Jason Pamer
Brev Moss

Sydney Chandler, Takehiro Hira, Marin Ireland, Lili Taylor, Maria Dizzia, Tom McCarthy, Emil Wakim, Maximilian Lee Piazza


Adrian Chiarella

Chiarella is an award-winning Australian writer/director/editor. His television credits including Totally Completely Fine (Sundance Now), Erotic Stories (SBS), Five Bedrooms (Paramount Plus) and his short films have screened at numerous international festivals, earning him a AACTA and Australian Directors Guild nominations.

"Leviticus" is the story of Naim and Ryan, two teenage boys living in a conservative Christian community in regional Victoria. When their attraction to each other is identified by the local pastor, the pair are subjected to a disturbing conversion ritual which unknowingly releases a violent entity that terrorizes the town. As Naim and Ryan attempt to survive the bigotry of their fellow town members, they must also defend themselves against the unleashed spiritual being that takes the form of the thing the boys desire most - each other.

Leviticus

Two star-crossed teenage boys must escape a violent entity that takes the form of the person they desire most - each other.

Samantha Jennings
Kristina Ceyton
Hannah Ngo

Joe Bird, Stacy Clausen, Mia Wasikowska, Jeremy Blewitt, Ewen Leslie, Davida McKenzie

Costume Designer: Zohie Castellano, Hair and Makeup Designer: Rebecca Buratto, Prosthetics Designer: Larry Van Duynhoven, Sound Designer: Emma Bortignon, Visual Effects Supervisor: Paul Nelson, Music Supervisor: Andrew Kotatko


Simone Tang

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Isak Thomas and The Stoop Boys

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King Cooley

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King Cooley is a neo-soul, hip-hop artist based in Atlanta, Georgia and known for blending her warm southern-twang, certified rap bars, and captivating melodies. With a sound that’s equal parts nostalgic and forward-thinking, King Cooley’s music is an introspective journey through themes of love, self-discovery, and social change. Her breakthrough track, "Climate Change," brought critical attention to her ability to address complex issues with authenticity, gaining over 300,000 streams on Spotify. Following this success, King Cooley’s latest video, “Get Down,” has racked up over 100,000 views on Youtube and songs like “Got That” and “Reunion Season” have been featured on Netflix’s Love Is Blind tv show, and Tyler Perry’s, Sistas, on BET, respectively.


Joe Swanberg

Indie mainstay Swanberg has directed more than 20 features including Drinking Buddies, Digging for Fire, Happy Christmas and Nights and Weekends, which he co-directed with Greta Gerwig. In addition to writing and directing all 25 episodes of Netflix’s Chicago anthology Easy, he’s directed in TV for HBO, 20th Century Fox and Netflix.

Wendy's life is thrown into chaos when her boyfriend, Jack, who is older and divorced with children, insists they take space to evaluate the relationship. During their break, Wendy unexpectedly runs into her ex, Chuck, forcing the three of them into a confusing and volatile triangle.

The film was shot on 35mm on location in Alaska.

The Sun Never Sets

Wendy's life is thrown into chaos when her boyfriend, Jack, who is older and divorced with children, insists they take space to evaluate the relationship. During their break, Wendy runs into her ex, Chuck, forcing them into a volatile triangle.

Kathy Gitibin Parsa
Ariana Parsa
Dan Johnson

Jake Johnson
Ashleigh Snead
Joe Swanberg
Dakota Fanning
Cory Michael Smith

Dakota Fanning, Jake Johnson, Cory Michael Smith, Debby Ryan, Anna Konkle, Lamorne Morris, Karley Sciortino

Costume Designer: Jewells Santos, Sound Mixer: Jesse McAlpin, Key Makeup: Angela Brasington, Key Hairstylist: Lillian Sakamaki, First AD: Mike Brune, 2nd AC: Finn O'Connell, Gaffer: Chris O'Malley, Key Grip: Peyton Johnson, 1st AC: Gavin Pringle, Camera Loader: Taylor Brady


Jazz re:freshed DJs

As a close-knit family made up of music promoters, DJs, label owners and festival organisers, they’ve been regenerating jazz and jazz-influenced music culture since their 2003 conception.
JRF has cooked up a session that brings the spirit of the jazz & club culture they hail from.

THE DJs
Top Rock and Adam Rock - Founders of Jazz re:freshed


J Soulja

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J Soulja is a powerhouse in Austin’s hip-hop scene—known for his sharp lyricism, electric performances, and trailblazing hustle. He’s rocked stages alongside stars like Wale and members of TDE, toured Texas with Curren$y, and headlined his own sold-out show in Austin.

His music caught major attention after he created the official theme song for comedian Brian Simpson’s Netflix Special “Live From The Mothership,” now surpassing 100,000 streams and 10,000+ Shazams across platforms.

Beyond the mic, J Soulja is the founder of The Pre-Roll ATX, the city’s premier open mic and artist development platform that’s launched countless local talents onto major festival stages like SXSW, ACL, and even Roskilde Festival in Denmark.
With brand collaborations from Swisher Sweets to Adidas & even including receiving a Proclamation for his own day in Austin Texas - J Soulja stands as both an artist and architect of Austin’s next hip-hop era—turning independent grind into global momentum..


lucky break

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lucky break is a 24-year-old New York-born indie rock artist based in San Francisco. Blending classic alt-rock, punk, and modern indie pop with a knack for homegrown radio hooks, the Biggest Thing EP marks lucky break's first official release. The collection, poised to establish the artist as a significant new voice in music, was recorded with Elliot Woodbridge (Ha Vay) in a makeshift car studio, each track  offering a glimpse into the mysticism and whimsy of her expansive sonic world. And it’s just the beginning: Her full-length debut will release May 2026.


Grrrl Gang

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Hailing from the cultural city of Yogyakarta, Indonesia, Grrrl Gang is a rising force in the independent music scene with their infectious melodies, anthemic songs, and electrifying live performances. The power trio, composed of Angeeta Sentana on guitar and vocals, Akbar Rumandung on bass, and Edo Alventa on guitar, has been making waves in the Southeast Asian music scene since their formation in 2016. Grrrl Gang's music is a celebration of their collective roots and a testament to the power of pop music to connect people across cultures and borders. Their lyrics touch on themes such as feminism, mental health, and relationships with a raw honesty that speaks to a generation of young listeners. With their infectious energy, socially conscious lyrics, and unique sound, Grrrl Gang is poised to take the global music scene by storm and become a voice for a new generation. Their full-length debut album, Spunky! is the sound of a band not content to rest on its laurels, despite gathering an impressive list of achievements since Grrrl Gang first got together in 2016 and proceeded to take the local, regional, and international indie scenes by storm.


Zola Marcelle

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The Bantu & Boundless artist, Zola Marcelle, is a Zimbabwean-born, London-based multidisciplinary artist. With a rare mix of Shona and Sotho heritage, her journey through music, culture, and history is steadily shaping her into an exciting contemporary voice of her generation. Raised partially in Bulawayo with a family steeped in music, Zola grew up with a deep connection to song and her African roots.

Belonging to a generation of active participants in Zimbabwe’s independence struggle, Zola adopted a profound sense of responsibility, identity, and freedom. Having grown up in a home where music was a staple diet, Zola was surrounded by the global sounds of legends like Sankomota, Andrae Crouch, Stevie Wonder, Jimmy Dludlu and Sibongile Khumalo. When she wasn’t listening to these musical greats, Zola would accompany her father on photography outings, a combination of visual and sonic inspiration that would later fuel her own creative process. These early experiences gave her a foundation in both artistry and activism.


The Family Battenberg

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‘The Family Battenberg have perfected a filthy, fuzzy psychedelic sound that they’ve coined as “spider rock.” (The Face)
The Family Battenberg's 'Anteater' single, released in April 2025, is an independent release by the Cardiff based four-piece. The track was written in just a day, and it was recorded at Tom Rees’ (Buzzard Buzzard Buzzard) studio while he was on holiday. To master the recording the group sought out long-time collaborator Eddie Al-Shakarchi (Boy Azooga, Loathe, Swim Deep.)

Aligning with the soundscape that’s signature to them, ‘Anteater’ is The Family Battenberg finessed. Drenched in fuzzy saturation, spacey vocals ricochet between a blistering guitar, all while a double-tracked mono drum plays like a call to action.  This is an anti-love song. When unhealthy adoration becomes a quest for romance, or approval in this case, we find ourselves doing strange things. In this story, the protagonist justifies total metamorphosis in the name of subservience. “It’s self-humiliation in the pursuit of a potential suitor’s attention,” as frontman Eliot puts it. Anyone that has seen this band live before is sure to recognise it from past setlists. The group had played it as an unreleased track amongst their own shows and a host of major festivals, namely,

Greenman, Trans Musicales 2024, Reeperbahn 2024 and ESNS 2025. As budding upcomers, the group have also supported the likes of Getdown Services, Panic Shack, Gruff Rhys and the Bug Club.

Championed by Steve Lamacq, Amy Lame, Huw Stephens and Adam Walton, the group are already making their mark on the industry.

'Wow I love that, a South Walian answer to Psychedelic Porn Crumpets' John Kennedy, Radio X


Ikkimel

Speakeasy

German DeepTech and AI Innovation Unleashed: Day 1 at German Haus

Future in Focus: Meet Germany’s Top AI Startups

Innovation for Everyone: Day 2 at German Haus

MediaTech Morning: Breakfast, Networking & Beyond Screens – MediaTech as the New Infrastructure


Saint Harison

Bio: Saint Harison is a rising artist with an undeniable voice from Southampton, United Kingdom. He currently lives in Los Angeles, CA. Having quickly risen to Internet fame from public support from SZA and Jazmine Sullivan to Justin Bieber, Timbaland and Elton John, he’s one of the latest artists to watch. Citing Amy Winehouse and Frank Ocean as two key musical influences, Saint has been covered by Rolling Stone, British Vogue, Wonderland, etc. and was named Apple Music's global Up Next artist. He made his late night TV debut on Jimmy Kimmel Live! after his viral COLORS performance of “ego talkin,” which sparked the viral #egotalkinchallenge on TikTok. His 7-track EP lost a friend was released in 2023 and has amassed over 200M cumulative streams, continuing to grow. He returned in fall 2025 with his single "ghosted," and recently released his latest single "bad," produced by Grammy-winning producer duo NovaWav (Beyoncé, JAY-Z, Jazmine Sullivan, etc.). He's gearing up to release his highly anticipated project this year.

British Music Embassy @ Palm Door on Sixth Patio


RAKEL

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RAKEL is an Icelandic artist working in song, memory, and atmosphere. Her music folds together voice, field recording, and emotion into layered compositions that feel intimate and expansive. She has become a quietly singular presence in the Icelandic music landscape, performing with artists like Nanna (Of Monsters and Men), Axel Flóvent, and Kaktus Einarsson. Her debut album - a place to be - was released on Ólafur Arnalds’ OPIA Community in October 2025 and garnered widespread acclaim from top Icelandic and global media alikel, with The Line of Best Fit calling her “Iceland’s next breakout star” and writeups in Billboard, Exclaim!, SPIN, London Standard and more. She dominated the Iceland Airwaves festival in November 2025, with the festival awarding her the prestigious “PLUS Award”, granted to one artist each year that is ready to take over the world.

a place to be is part diary, part landscape. Birds, clocks, breath, soft synths, the creak of a floorboard, nothing is too small to become part of the composition. RAKEL’s work invites you into a space where thought becomes sound, memory becomes movement, and music becomes a place to be, for now.


Audible Presents Mexodus: A Musical Journey Across Borders

Audible Presents Mexodus: A Journey Across Borders

Experience the groundbreaking live-looping hip-hop musical Mexodus. Created and performed by Brian Quijada and Nygel D. Robinson, this innovative work explores the untold history of the Underground Railroad that ran south into Mexico.

Through a blend of musical influences and compelling storytelling, Mexodus brings to life the struggles and triumphs that reveal the bond between two unlikely friends. Join Quijada and Robinson as they deliver “an electrifying theatrical experience” (The New York Times Critic’s Pick) that transports through time and across borders in a concert version of “the season’s first must-see musical” (The Wrap).

AUDIBLE PRESENTS MEXODUS: A MUSICAL JOURNEY ACROSS BORDERS

Audible

Audible continues to give audiences more to imagine at SXSW. From inventive storytelling to hilarious stand-up to shocking true-crime, Audible produces listening experiences that fascinate, entertain and inspire people all over the world.

Chasing the Truth: How Stories We Tell Spark Cultural Change

"What else...what else…with Michael Cruz Kayne"


Ben Ellis

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At just 23, Cardiff-born singer-songwriter Ben Ellis has become one of the UK’s most quietly magnetic new voices, blending intimate acoustic songwriting with the emotional depth of indie-pop. His upcoming third EP marks a pivotal moment both emotionally and musically. Written across two trips to Los Angeles in the aftermath of a breakup, the project explores the complexities of heartbreak, drifting between moments of clarity and confusion.

“There was so much love still there,” Ellis says. “It’s crazy how art kind of comes from those moments.” Lead single “Where She Goes” emerged from a journal entry written the day after the breakup.

From there, the EP grew into a layered and collaborative body of work. Tracks like “When It Ends” push into rock territory with biting guitars, while “Animal” leans into warm, ’70s-inspired folk textures reminiscent of Fleetwood Mac. Co-produced by Grammy-nominated Matt Rad and longtime collaborator James October, the sessions saw Ellis push himself creatively, from late-night listens to Damien Rice to recording live drums at LA’s legendary Studio 606.


60 JUNO

Emerging from Merced, CA, 60 JUNO (sixty juno) leads the Central Valley Post-Punk scene with a blend of his own creation as he merges DIY Indie-Rock with Post-Punk elements to create a notable sound worth remembering.

By incorporating heightened energy and rough, low vocals into the usual wistful, dreamy componenets typical of the Indie-Rock genre, 60 JUNO has truly created a lane of his own making.

The independent 22-year old musician is the sole driving force behind the bass, drums, guitar and vocals that seamlessly translate heavy nostalgia into deep, dreamy melodies.


Arabella Oz

Arabella wrote "Mallory’s Ghost" while working as a mental health counselor in Manhattan, after a circular road from film school to therapy and back again. Her work explores psychological patterns (the ones that don’t seem to quit) while honoring that life is also strange, funny, and beautiful. Her favorite pastime is laughing with her husband and collaborator, Nick Canellakis.

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Dead Eyes

Dir: Richard E. Williams. DOP: Julian Panetta

Mischa Heywood as Lilly - Dir. Richard E. Williams

#Skyking

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The Rise of the Red Hot Chili Peppers: Our Brother, Hillel

Black Zombie

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Mallory, plagued by fears of being unremarkable, joins her playwright boyfriend Sam on a retreat to coastal Maine. When she learns he once brought his glamorous ex, Louise, there, she’s struck with an obsessive curiosity about his past. As her jealousy takes hold, Mallory becomes convinced she’s being haunted by the ghost of Louise herself... Pulled into a journey that slips between past and present, rivalry and affection, melancholy and creativity, Mallory drifts further from her old life and toward something essential. "Mallory’s Ghost" is a psychological and playful exploration of envy, and the strange path it can lead back to the Self.

Mallory's Ghost

A young woman becomes convinced that she is being haunted by the ghost of her boyfriend’s ex-lover and muse -- an obsession that takes her on a strange, transformative journey.

Arabella Oz, Nick Canellakis, Anjelica Bosboom, Delphi Harrington, Shahjehan Khan, Evangeline Beasley

Co-Director: Nick Canellakis, Additional Editor: Katie McQuerrey, Assistant Director: Harry McEnermy, Miriam Olken, Sound Mixer: Ashley Kotzur, Script Supervisor: Erica Matz, 1st Asst Camera: Patrick Hanover, Theron Powell, Gaffer: Adam Belanger, Colorist: Filipp Kotsishevkiy, Casting: Matthew Messinger, Hair and Makeup: Alisha Cratty, Teague Vivolo


Caleb Phillips

Caleb Phillips is a director, whose short “The Other Side of the Box” won the Grand Jury Award for Midnight short at SXSW 2019, the Audience Award at 2019 Bucheon, and was featured as a 2020 Vimeo staff pick and Short of the Week. Currently it has amassed more than 25 million views on YouTube. He loves playing D&D and wants to get a cat soon.

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Seahorse

African American
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After a couple’s baby boy is taken, the desperate mother learns of a way to bring him back. However, her husband begins to suspect that what she returned with isn't their son.

Imposters

Jessica Rothe, Charlie Barnett, Yul Vazquez, Bates Wilder, Luisina Quarleri, Thomas Parobek, Ian Lyons, Taylor Karin, Lee Bennett, Declan Bennett

Costume Designer: Glinda Suarez, Unit Production Manager: Kelsey Lorensen, 1st Assistant Director: Samantha Rose Valletta, Propmaster: Jenn Driscoll, Lead Scenic: Julia Garrison


Austin Sayre

Austin Sayre is a first time filmmaker living in Austin, Texas that moved from the Midwest nearly 15 years ago, & proudly calls Texas his first real home. Receiving his degree in Painting, Austin has always been a very visually oriented person. Dynamic characters and stories that create conversation and empathy are what drive Austin's work.

An unsung pioneer of 1970s Texas Progressive Country, Steven Fromholz had a knack for snatching defeat from the jaws of victory. Revered by legends like Willie Nelson, Lyle Lovett & John Denver, he remained commercially unknown. He sought redemption on the Rio Grande as a river guide until a debilitating stroke erased his musical memory, stripping Fromholz of his artistic identity.
This intimate and impressionistic portrayal, bolstered by newly discovered archives as well as never-before-heard recordings, unveils the evolution of Fromholz, and reshapes the notion of success and artistic fortitude.

The Man with the Big Hat

Experience the unraveling of fame's illusions as 1970’s Texas singer-songwriter Steven Fromholz embarks on a soul-stirring journey of self-discovery and the true meaning of success.

Stephanie Moore
David Broad
Aaron Colussi
Jay Newberg
Diana Zuniga
Cherry Brown
Austin Sayre

Post Sound Mixer: Miles Foster-Greenwood

Lyle Lovett, Ray Benson, Terry Lickona, Butch Hancock, Bobby Bridger, Mike Williams, Dan McCrimmon, Janey Lake, Darcie Jane Fromholz, Felicity Rose Fromholz

Additional Cinematography: David Broad, Additional Cinematography: Ryan Light, Motion Graphics Designer: Matthew J. Ross, Production Assistant: Haley Sayre-Aust, Colorist: Drew Tekulve, Color Producer: Luke Butler, Online Editor: Will Clark, Assistant Editor: Jacob Estrada, Production Counsel: DCP, Music Supervisor: Julian Drucker


Sūn Byrd

With a Spellemann (norwegian Grammy) nomination for their debut album in hand, Sūn Byrd is ready to kick off  the new campaign for the upcoming album In Paradiso, heavily inspired by American and British soul from the 60s and 70s.

With a horn section that never rests, basslines that drive the songs forward, neatly ironed pants, and undeniable coolness, Sūn Byrd could just as easily be born in New Orleans as in Oslo. But it's in Norway that they've first made a name for themselves. They released their Spellemann-nominated debut album in 2024 and have already played over 250 concerts together. You can just try to imagine how tight Sūn Byrd sounds live, and then add a little more. Now, they're about to release In Paradiso, their first album on Jansen Records.

On In Paradiso, you'll be served soulful tracks that follow in the footsteps of artists like Leon Bridges, Thee Sacred Souls, and Sharon Jones and The Dap-Kings. Johan Helland's vocals are perhaps the first thing that stands out, with its distinctive tone, range, and vulnerability, but it’s when the whole band comes in that you’re truly dazzled. The keys, horns, guitar, and bass all find their place, seamlessly shifting between being a musical locomotive and charming you into submission with beautiful ballads.

Sūn Byrd’s music is universal and timeless, and there’s really nothing that sounds like this on the Norwegian music scene today. It’s perfect for large festival stages, would make a great soundtrack for countless films, or simply while you hang out after closing time at a smoke-filled off-license bar in the southern U.S.

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Amy Gadiaga

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As a bassist, vocalist, and composer, my journey as a music creator has been shaped by my rich cultural heritage and passion for blending traditional jazz with contemporary influences. I grew up in the suburbs of Paris, born to parents of Senegalese, Gambian, and Malian descent. This background continues to inspire my artistry, which merges the sounds of jazz legends like Betty Carter and Wayne Shorter with the soulful rhythms of artists such as D’Angelo and Stevie Wonder.

Since moving to London at 18 to study double bass at Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance, I have built a strong live track record, performing at renowned festivals and venues including the EFG London Jazz Festival, Jazz Café, Cheltenham Jazz Festival, We Out Here, Brick Lane Jazz Festival, and Pizza Express Soho. These experiences have been pivotal in building my fanbase and establishing my presence in the UK. Internationally I have performed at the Montreux Jazz Festival and countries around the world including France, Poland , South Korea and more.


BettySoo

BettySoo, a "Korean-Americana" artist raised by immigrant parents in Spring, Texas, grew up on a steady diet of classical music, the Great American songbook, country radio, and the jewels of folk songwriters and Texas songwriting legends. If Heat Sin Water Sin (with Gurf Morlix) built her audience, When We’re Gone (2014) firmed her place in the first rank of songwriters, and 2025's If You Never Go Away proved her staying power.
She’s won awards and played festivals/shows: Kerrville, Mountain Stage, SXSW, Calgary, E-Town, BBC2 with Bob Harris.

In addition to a heavy touring schedule, she has been a go-to harmony vocal singer and arranger for dozens of artists' albums, including Eliza Gilkyson, James McMurtry, Robert Harrison, Jaimee Harris, Bonnie Whitmore, Graham Weber, and others.

Pre-pandemic, BettySoo toured solo, and as a member of multiple bands. Since 2022, she has been touring internationally in support of (and as a member of the band for) both James McMurtry and Chris Smither.


Marissa Nadler

For over two decades, Marissa Nadler has carved out a singular place in the musical landscape, where ethereal folk, shadowy Americana, ambient soundscapes, and experimental textures converge. Anchored by her unmistakable mezzo-soprano and fingerstyle guitar, Nadler’s music conjures vivid emotional worlds—intimate, otherworldly, and timeless.
A prolific songwriter, Nadler has built a discography defined by spectral beauty and haunting lyricism. Her songs, dreamlike and lush, are rich with imagery and nuance. Nadler released her debut album, Ballads of Living and Dying,  in 2004, a collection that announced her as a major voice in the underground. A skilled visual artist as well, Nadler’s background in painting deeply informs the cinematic scope of her songs. Following her early work, she partnered with Sacred Bones and Bella Union for July (2014), marking a new chapter in creative clarity and critical acclaim. Strangers (2016), For My Crimes (2018), and The Path of the Clouds (2021) further expanded her sonic palette.
Her 10th full-length, New Radiations, was released on August 15th. Expansive, melodic, and emotionally vivid, it captures Nadler at her most personal and visionary.


Marq Evans

Marq Evans is an award-winning independent filmmaker. His most recent documentary, "The Diamond King," premiered at the 36th Palm Springs International FF in January 2025 where it won “Best of Fest.” His previous film, "Claydream," premiered at the 2021 Tribeca FF and was named one of the top 10 documentaries of 2022 by The A.V. Club.

On October 20, 1967, Roger Patterson captured 59 seconds of film showing a creature walking through the Northern California woods—footage that became the most analyzed and debated in history. Fifty-seven years later, a reel of 16mm film discovered in a safe changes everything.

"Capturing Bigfoot" reveals the untold story behind the world's greatest mystery, told for the first time by Patterson's own son and the people who were there.

This is a story about family legacy, broken friendships, and belief itself.

Capturing Bigfoot

A reel of 16mm film locked away for over 50 years turns the Bigfoot debate on its head.

Douglas Hamm
Lara Hamm
Nate Bolotin
Aram Tertzakian

Clint Patterson, Bob Gimlin, Bob Heironimus, Larry Lund, Greg Long, Vaile Thompson, Sandy Collier, Bill Munns, Teresa Brooks, Jeff Meldrum

Consulting Producer: Alana Saad, Post Production Supervisor: Alana Saad, Graphics & Animations: Dalan McNabola, Co-Producer: Angela McCaw Evans, Assistant Editor: Andrew Wright, Additional Editing: Yakima, Camera Operator: Erik Wallen, Camera Operator: Gregg Frost, Music Supervisor: Kevin Moyer, Associate Producer: Jake Magalsky


ARXX

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Queer Brighton powerpop besties Hanni (they/them) and Clara (she/her) released their second album ‘Good Boy’ in Autumn 2024. They’ve toured with MUNA, Fletcher, Yungblud and The Big Moon, and they composed several original songs performed by the cast of BBC drama Riot Women, which aired in Autumn 2025.

They are currently working on their third album with longterm collaborator Steve Ansell (Blood Red Shoes), which will continue their mission to spread queer joy in 2026 and beyond.


Kaash Paige

Kaash Paige (born D’Kyla Paige Woolen on January 8, 2001, in Dallas, Texas) is a singer and songwriter known for her smooth blend of R&B, EDM , Alternative, Pop and hip-hop. She began uploading songs to SoundCloud while in high school, breaking out with her viral hit “Love Songs” in 2018. That success led to her first album Parked Car Convos (2019) followed up by Teenage Fever (2020), both filled with dreamy, emotional storytelling!

Kaash continued to evolve with her 2022 project S2ML showcasing deeper songwriting and more confidence in her sound. By 2024 , she began moving independently, focused on creative freedom and ownership.

In 2025, Kaash Paige Dropped a Trap Mixtape Titled “KAASHMYCHECKS” & A R&B/HIP HOP PROJECT Titled “2 Late To Be Toxic”. she has leveled up globally Going on her China Tour summer of 2025. headlining her second U.S. Tour “ Better than revenge “ & performing in Brazil at the Cena Festival in November 2025 .

marking a new chapter in her career as an international artist. From SoundCloud uploads in Dallas to world stages across continents, Kaash Paige continues to prove why she’s one of the most refreshing and visionary voices in the world.


Michael The Lion

Michael The Lion is the latest and greatest pseudonym of long-time Philadelphia DJ and producer DJ Apt One.  Michael's trademark sound features live instruments sitting seamlessly with sampled grooves to create organic, classic textures.  The Lion sound is always funky, always strong and always ready for the floor.

Michael was a part of the multi-genre style of DJing that catapulted his adopted Philadelphia to the pinnacle of the DJ world in the early 2000s. His years of seasoning as a DJ have seen him play all styles imaginable all across North America and Europe.  As a part of the duo RCMP, his work foreshadowed the emergence of Nu-Disco before the genre even had a name. Now, as Michael The Lion, he is pushing the boundaries of funk in modern dance music.


Jake Kuhn

Jake Kuhn is a writer, producer, director, and recent alumnus of the National Film and Television School, where he directed the Python-esque medieval farce Hand to God. A manic screenwriter and lover of all cinema — particularly Austin’s very own Slacker whose commentary track sparked his love of film — Jake directed his first feature with Noah Stratton-Twine: The Peril at Pincer Point, an improvised, Corman-inspired crustaceous comedy set to world premiere at SXSW 2026.

Noah Stratton-Twine

Noah Stratton-Twine is a writer, director, editor, and composer whose work blends sharp character-driven storytelling with a resourceful do-it-yourself ethos — ultimately exacted in his debut feature: an improvised Sasquatch tragi-comedy made for a measly £1000. Amidst chronic cinephilia and a love of walking and wasabi nuts, he continues to develop a percolating slate of scripts and movies across a gallimaufry of genres, including The Peril at Pincer Point — a similarly improvised Corman-inspired crustaceous comedy set to world premiere at SXSW 2026.

Jim Baitte, a layabout sound designer desperate to prove himself, is working on a new horror flick from the tyrannical yet lauded b-movie director P.W. Griffin. Accused of lacking vision and creative courage, Jim is sent to the remote island where the film was shot to capture a sound powerful enough to elevate the film's finale. Once there, eerie local fables surface: for years, ambitious and headstrong youth have lost their souls to a ghostly sea captain for his spectral crew. As Jim entangles himself further into the bizarre locals, scenery, and prophecy, he can’t help but ponder the ever-confirming legend, and if recording it might just cost him more than his career.

The Peril at Pincer Point

On a quest to prove his competency, an inept sound recordist finds himself entangled in a nautical prophecy on the spectral island of Pincer Point.

Jack Redmayne, Alyth Ross, Os Leanse, Mike Mackenzie, Dashiell Upton, Jason Hogan, Mat Wright, Noah Stratton-Twine, Isobel Laidler, Oliver Woolf


Dario Russo

Dario Russo is an Australian writer/director working internationally across feature film and series. He created, co-wrote, and directed the viral web series "Italian Spiderman" and the cult television show "Danger 5". Dario has completed production on his debut live action feature film, "The Fox", a dark comedy produced by Causeway Films ("Talk To Me", "The Babadook", "You Won't Be Alone".) Dario is represented by United Talent Agency.

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Nick (Jai Courtney), affable heir to a wealthy rural landowner, discovers his fiancée, Kori (Emily Browning), is cheating on him and wants nothing more than to just fix the problem. One night, he captures a rogue Fox (Olivia Colman), and she offers him a trade-off: if Nick lets her live, the Fox will help him save his relationship. All he has to do is push Kori into a magic hole with the power to change her into the perfect partner. Nick follows the Fox’s advice and the Kori who re-emerges seems to be everything he ever wanted. Until her strange new quirks make him question his decision.

The Fox

In this darkly comic folktale, an affable foxhunter encounters a talking Fox who offers him an opportunity to transform his fiancée into the perfect woman.

Jai Courtney
Emily Browning
Daniel Negret
Dario Russo
David C. Lancaster
Salman Al-Rashid
Jamie Mcclurg
Dale Roberts
Blair Ward
Anders Erdén
Lauren Case
Del Mondor

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Carly Maple

Jai Courtney, Emily Browning, Damon Herriman, Claudia Doumit, Sam Neill as The Magpie, with Miranda Otto, and Olivia Colman as The Fox

Costume Designer: Chloe Spalding, Make Up & Hair Designer: Rebecca Buratto, Animatronics & Prosthetics Effects: Odd Studio, VFX Supervisor: Paul Nelson, Casting Director: Nikki Barrett, Music Supervisor: Andrew Koťátko


Pär Hagström and Charlatans of Love

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(New album DREAMERS BELIEVERS ILLUSIONISTS PREACHERS out in November 2025)
Pär Hagström has always moved along the outer edges of music – from the first stumbling chords on his family’s pump organ in Huskvarna, through 90s death metal and 70s hard rock, to the innermost heart of gospel. It’s a journey shaped as much by philosophy, literature, and theater as by rock clubs and church halls, eventually arriving at a universe of its own where drama and soulful preaching merge into one.
As a frontman, Hagström is as much a preacher as he is a singer. His voice carries a natural theatrical force – raspy and silky at the same time – with an instinctive readiness to let the music chafe, sweat, and hypnotize. Drawing inspiration from Tom Waits, Led Zeppelin, Mavis Staples and the Blind Boys of Alabama, and together with his band Charlatans of Love, he has in recent years shaped a new musical entity where gospel, soul, psychedelic rock, and funk meet in something as seductive as it is uncompromising.

DREAMERS BELIEVERS ILLUSIONISTS PREACHERS is a continuation of the mini-album The End Again (2024), picking up where the story left off.


Haylie Davis

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Haylie Davis belongs to an intriguing LA scene that boasts several acts harking back to the halcyon days of Laurel Canyon songwriting – including Alex Amen, Drugdealer, Sylvie and Sam Burton, many of whose projects she has appeared on. From origins of psychedelic folk pop and 70s cosmic Americana, Haylie’s sound is an infectious alternative take on modern pop music, with plenty of hooks and a huge chorus; she is the Carly Simon for post-Generation Z. Her euphoric range sits somewhere between Joan Baez, Carole King and Emmylou Harris.

“Gently hued Laurel Canyon folk-pop songs”  - Rolling stone


Dempsey Bryk

Dempsey Bryk is an award-winning writer, playwright, actor and director. He has written and directed the original play “Oh Loves a Girl” (Off-Broadway, NY) and “Fail To Prepare” (Los Angeles) as well as acclaimed short films “L For Loser” and “WWJD”. As an actor he starred in the Lucasfilm series “Willow” and has been a regular on Amazon.

Lance, Clay, and Darby have spent their childhoods drinking, wreaking havoc, and filming crude stunts in their small town. Everyone hates them. Wanting to finally prove their lives have meaning, the boys set out to make a “real movie” and in the process are forced to confront emotions and experiences they’ve never considered: love, loss, and ultimately, what it means to grow up.

Crash Land

Two amateur stuntmen try to make a “real movie” to prove their lives have meaning. They crash and burn.

Charles Cohen
Matt Miller
Matt Johnson
Sam Sutcliffe
Jasmin Karibzhanova
Dias Toibazarov
Gabriel LaBelle
Brian Alkerton

Billy Bryk
Finn Wolfhard
Julian Geneen
Dempsey Bryk

Gabriel LaBelle, Finn Wolfhard, Billy Bryk, Noah Parker, Abby Quinn

Story By: Ben Snider-McGrath, Dempsey Bryk


Knats

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Knats, a quintet led by two lifelong best mates from Newcastle Upon Tyne, Stan Woodward (Bass) and King David-Ike Elechi (Drums), alongside their younger sidekick and virtuoso Trumpeter, Ferg Kilsby, making Geordie Jazz, with sophisticated arrangements, strong melodies and danceable grooves.

After moving to London at the end of 2022, Knats took London by storm playing sold out jazz re:freshed and Rough Trade East headliners, supporting Str4ta at a sold Jazz Cafe and performing for the BBC proms; as well as working with and backing the likes of Geordie Greep, Eddie Chacon, Yellowdays and collaborating with major fashion brands Palace, Beams and Arc’teryx. Following their signing to Gearbox Records at the beginning of 2024, Knats released their debut self-titled album in March of 2025 and embarked on their first UK headline tour. From this they went on to receive critical acclaim from the likes of Jazzwise, Downbeat, Rolling Stone Japan, The Guardian and many more; as well as being nominated for ‘Jazz Newcomer of the Year’ at this year’s Parliamentary Jazz Awards.


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Lucas Rizzotto

Lucas Rizzotto is an award-winning viral artist, game developer and filmmaker from NYC. Born in Brazil and raised on the internet, Lucas is known for pushing the boundaries of what is possible in storytelling - from his many VR/AR games to his viral Instagram series, creating pieces that are innovative, heartfelt, funny and deeply revealing.

The internet is in shambles... and it's time to leave it for good. In this game built for a movie theater, you and the audience play as internet refugees armed only with your phones. Your mission? To escape the AI slop apocalypse and reach the Island of Sanctuary, rumoured to be the last good place on the Internet.

From legendary creator Lucas Rizzotto, "Escape The Internet" blends cinema, gaming and theater to create an entirely new genre of live entertainment - one that will make you laugh, cry, and reveal who you - and the ones around you - truly are.

Escape The Internet (Part 1)

Armed with only their phones, a live audience must work together to escape the looming AI slop apocalypse. Your mission? To reach Sanctuary, the last good place on the Internet.

Peter Cybriwsky
Carolina Rizzotto
Esme Robinson

Technical Director: Peter Cybriwsky, Animation Director: Vossadova (Alex Vargas), Tech Artist & Programmer: Fray Webber, Tech Artist & Programmer: Jack Wesson, 3D Modelling & Concept Art: James Higgins, 3D Modelling: Jared Lupien, 2D Art: Diana Arus, Stage Lighting Designer: James Hovet


Jack Zagha

Mexican director, producer, and screenwriter. A graduate of UT Austin, his films Goodbye Cruel World, One for the Road, and Warehoused have screened internationally and received festival recognition. His work blends humor and drama, and has been released theatrically and on platforms such as HBO and Netflix.

Yossy Zagha

Yossy Zagha is a producer, writer, and director. A UT Austin graduate and award-winning advertising creative, he co-founded Avanti Pictures. His short film Yo También Te Quiero won the Coral Prize at the Havana Film Festival. As a producer, his credits include Warehoused, Containment, and Sin señas particulares. His films have earned over 15 Ariel Awards and premiered at festivals including Sundance, San Sebastián, and Morelia.

Set in Mexico City, Fifteen reimagines the iconic quinceañera as a chaotic mix of comedy and creature horror. Through Mayte and Ligia’s unbreakable bond, the film explores class divides, the illusions of adolescence, and the fear of growing up—wrapped in kitsch aesthetics, blood-soaked humor, and biting social critique.

Fifteen

A Mexican girl’s quinceañera spirals into chaos when supernatural rumors and small-town gossip collide, forcing her to face adulthood sooner than expected.

Jack Zagha
Yossy Zagha
Elsa Reyes
Valentín Javier Diment
Vanesa Pagani

Andrzej Rattinger
Ricardo Álvarez Canales

Greta Marti, Macarena Oz, Aminta Ireta, Martha Claudia Moreno, Enrique Arreola, Mercedes Hernández, Malena Sandy, Cloe Juresa Furgan, Andre Fajardo, Silvia Villazur


Mark Becker

Documentary director and editor Mark Becker won the Humanitas Prize for "Vow of Silence" on Hulu. He co-directed Emmy-nominated "Art and Craft," which was shortlisted for the 2015 Academy Awards. He directed the  Emmy-nominated "Pressure Cooker." His first feature, "Romantico," premiered at Sundance and received two Independent Spirit Award nominations.

Aaron Schock

Emmy-nominated director Aaron Schock’s award-winning feature documentary "Circo" premiered at the the BFI London FF, was distributed theatrically in the US, UK, and Canada and shown nationally on PBS’s Independent Lens and internationally on HBO.  His "La Laguna" received a 2017 Cinema Eye Honors Award (among other awards) and released by Cinema Guild.

From her crumbling estate on the Potomac, Yolanda Signorelli von Braunhut is engaged in a David-and-Goliath battle to wrest control of her late husband Harold’s iconic toy Amazing Live Sea Monkeys! back from the corporate men who stole them from her. Harold von Braunhut and Yolanda Signorelli worked together for forty years before Harold - a genius magician, scientist and inventor – passed away and left his iconic novelty toy in Yolanda’s care. Yolanda alone possesses the true Sea-Monkeys secret formula and she alone must free them, not only from their captors, but also from the stain of her husband’s dark legacy.

Amazing Live Sea Monkeys

From her crumbling estate on the Potomac, Yolanda Signorelli battles to wrest control of her late husband Harold’s iconic toy Amazing Live Sea-Monkeys from the corporate men who stole them from her and from the stain of her husband’s dark legacy.

Ben Cotner
Emily Osborne
Joe Caterini
Logan Snyder


Spacestation

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In 2022, five young men from Iceland, unsure of where their life was going formed a rock band, with the goal of bringing style, fun, dance and catchy songwriting back to Icelandic rock music. Spacestation has in the past couple of years gained a reputation as the country’s most exciting new rock group and its most proliferate live band.

Like Velvet Underground, Sonic Youth and My Bloody Valentine before them, Spacestation aspire to redefine what noise can be within the context of pop music.

Their music combines inventive use of alternate tunings, guitar strumming and feedback, with the intensity of shoegaze, catchy Krautrock rhythms and the attitude of 60s psychedelia, to create a new, jogging, sonic landscape that makes you waste away insightful nights dancing with strangers.


Nightbus

Nightbus are a brooding, cinematic two-piece (4 members live) blending post-punk, trip-hop, and late-night electronica into something dark, hypnotic and unmistakably their own. Formed in Manchester UK in 2023, their music captures the anxious beauty of city life after hours—dripping in atmosphere - bass-heavy and emotionally raw. With haunting vocals, reverb-soaked guitars, and minimalist beats, they echo the ghosts of The Knife, Portishead, early Cure, Chromatics and the XX, all while carving out a space all their own.

The early demos caught the ears of tastemaker label and magazine So Young, who released two 7"s from the band, one in 2023 and another in 2024 - both selling out with champions at BBC R1 and 6 Music, The Guardian, NME, The Fader, Brooklyn Vegan, The Line Of Best Fit, Dummy, DIY + Dork supporting the singles.

Underground shows followed leading to festival appearances at Left Of The Dial, Blue Dot, Manchester Psychfest and Float Along, headline shows at Supersonic in Paris, Manchester and London and support shows with Rock Action signings Bdrmm across the UK.

Nightbus released their debut album 'Passenger' on Melodic records, October 2025 to critical acclaim.


Lew Apollo

Lew Apollo is a rising force in modern soul, captivating audiences with his soul-stirring melodies and poignant songwriting. KUTX praised him as “the perfect summer vibe,” a fitting description for an artist whose music blends hypnotic guitar, cinematic production, and a sultry, smoky voice into lush, resonant soundscapes. Originally hailing from rural Barnum, MN, Lew’s artistry is deeply rooted in his home state’s heritage, fusing the legacies of Bob Dylan and Prince with modern influences like Hozier, Leon Bridges, and Labrinth.
The tragic loss of his father in 2022 profoundly shaped Lew’s songwriting, catalyzing a body of work that confronts themes of grief, isolation, and resilience while offering hope and connection. His debut EP JUNGLE, produced by BLK ODYSSY, introduced him as a bold new voice and fueled a run of sold-out shows at iconic Austin venues like The Pershing and Antone’s.
Since then, Lew has taken his music to wider audiences, touring in support of Los Lonely Boys and earning airplay on KUTX with his single “Diamonds and Gold” as well as “Let the Light In” from his debut album. Self-produced from start to finish, Fool’s Gold has already surpassed 300,000 streams in under two months and is creating buzz for its fearless vulnerability and lush production. Press outlets have echoed the excitement: AMP Music declared “Lew Apollo will be a force in the R&B and pop stratospheres. Be warned,” while Earmilk praised how “Apollo’s signature smoky voice sets the tone for a sultry soundscape.” With his clear vision and unwavering dedication to using music as a vessel for healing, Lew Apollo is quickly emerging as one of the most exciting new voices to watch in soul.


Femi Temowo

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Femi Temowo is a MOBO Award-nominated artist, composer, and music producer. His mastery on guitar and distinctive styles quickly earned him widespread recognition, leading to collaborations with world-class artists including George Benson, Amy Winehouse, Courtney Pine, Taylor Swift, The Roots, Omar, Soweto Kinch, and many more.

Beyond his virtuosity as a guitarist, Femi is a highly respected producer known for crafting warm, immersive soundscapes that blend jazz, soul, and African rhythms with contemporary influences. His production portfolio includes studio albums, live projects, and original scores for prestigious institutions such as the BBC and the National Theatre. Among his recent work, Femi has produced tracks for emerging UK artist Frenchie (formerly The Naked Eye), bringing his signature blend of musical
depth and emotional resonance to new voices. Continuously evolving, Femi Temowo remains a vital creative force, shaping modern music with authenticity, cultural heritage, and innovative artistry.


Graham Reynolds

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Called “the quintessential modern composer” by the London Independent, Austin-based  composer-bandleader-improviser Graham Reynolds records and performs music for film, theater, dance, rock clubs, and concert halls. He recently scored Richard Linklater’s He recently scored Richard Linklater’s Blue Moon (Sony) with Ethan Hawke and Margaret Qualley, Hit Man (Netflix), Happy Jail (Netflix), Stop Hitting Yourself (Lincoln Center Theater), Out of Her Mind (BBC), Grimm Tales (Ballet Austin), and a multi-year commission from Ballroom Marfa, The Marfa Triptych, culminating in his Creative Capital Award winning project Pancho Villa from a Safe Distance. Amidst his many other projects, Graham also serves as the Artistic Director of the new music focused non-profit Golden Hornet. In 2020, Graham signed with London-based record label Fire Records and released his original score for Alfred Hitchcock’s silent classic, The Lodger. His most recent release with Fire, Mountain (March 2025), is a full-length solo album that draws from the full breadth of his musical career.


Jadarrion

Known for deep selections across vinyl and digital, and a growing catalogue of groove-driven productions, Jadarrion continues to push boundaries and solidify his place as a name to watch.


Hana Lili

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Hana Lili is on a mission to pursue her truth. For the Welsh artist, songwriting has always been a way to make sense of what words can’t quite hold. Her self-titled EP, Hana, marks her boldest step yet — an intimate collection that distils emotion into its rawest form. Blending confessional storytelling with the dynamic spirit of 90s and early 00s alt-rock, Hana crafts
songs that balance vulnerability and power. Drawing inspiration from artists like Alanis Morissette, Radiohead and Gwen Stefani, she channels emotional honesty through soaring melodies and unfiltered energy. Each song feels like a conversation with herself — an exploration of identity, doubt, and the small moments that shape who we are.
Hana’s music merges introspection with rebellion, turning personal chaos into connection. Raised in Wales and a first-language Welsh speaker, Hana’s sense of place runs deep. Her roots in the Welsh Eisteddfod tradition — a celebration of language, music, and storytelling — instilled in her a lasting belief in the power of creative expression.
With a sound that bridges intimacy and universality, Hana Lili stands as one of alt-pop’s most distinct and fearless emerging voices.


Adult DVD

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Adult DVD, the Leeds based six piece have become known for their relentless output of euphoric hooks and grooves along with a relentless touring schedule that has taken them to Glastonbury, Greenman, End Of The Road and several European festivals this Summer.
Formed by vocalist Harry Hanson and synth-player Greg Lonsdale, the project quickly expanded to a full band with Danny Blackburn (guitar/synth), Jake Williams (synth), Jonathan Newell (drums), and George Manson (bass). From the outset, their tongue-in-cheek lyrics, pulsating electronics, big choruses and unique production style (their releases are all self-produced) set them apart from the indie-rock landscape.
Few songs capture the chaotic fun of Adult DVD more than their first release ‘Bill Murray’ - now a firm fan favourite and sing along moment at every festival set. First ‘proper’ single ‘Do Something’ from their 'Next Day Shipping' EP earned a spot on the BBC 6 Music B-list and support from BBC Radio 1, BBC Introducing and Radio X. Subsequent single ‘Because I Like It’ also landed onto the 6 Music B-list, and accompanying live performance from the BBC’s 6 Music festival.
Adult DVD’s live shows are fast becoming legendary. From sold-out hometown headline gigs at Brudenell Social Club and Belgrave Music Hall (2 in the round shows in one day) to storming sets at The Great Escape, Deer Shed Festival, and Live at Leeds, their performances are high-energy and unmissable.
Whether tapping into their love for chorus-centric indie or the influence of acid house floor fillers, DJing, or remixing their musical contemporaries their core appeal remains consistent: undeniable humour, bold danceable instrumentals and instantly memorable songwriting."


CHALK

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Chalk is the project of award-winning musicians and filmmaker
duo Ross Cullen and Benedict Goddard. An informed mix of
Dublin's guitar band scene and the sweaty hardcore dance
floors of their native Belfast, Chalk are IDLES meets Daniel Avery,
Death Grips meets Bicep - techno-infused industrial punk.
Since forming in 2022, Chalk have had a rise like no other,
quickly establishing themselves as an unmissable live act and
unpredictable, ferocious songwriters. Their debut UK/IRE tour
sold out, and led to further bookings across Europe as word of
their performance and guitar-melded techno spread via word of
mouth and support with national radio in the UK.
These songs were collated into the Conditions Trilogy, a family of
thirteen tracks that combine gritty Irish and German-influenced
techno and dance music with gothic, post-punk and jagged
guitar riffs and vocal melodies. This unique blend earned them
the support and kudos of their peers in Fontaines D.C., IDLES
and Sprints, all of whom handpicked the band to support them
throughout their tours.


Mackwood

Dubbed “UK music’s best kept secret” (Clash UK), drummer and producer Mackwood is rapidly emerging as one of the most exciting voices in the new wave of UK jazz and beyond. Cutting his teeth with Col3trane, Jim Legacy and ELIZA, and coming up through crossover projects like Silhouettes Project and Levitation Orchestra, Mackwood has carved out a distinctive niche between progressive jazz, beatmaking and alternative dancefloor rhythms. His sound fuses the pedigree of UK and international jazz with London’s new generation of player-producers, continuing the UK’s celebrated tradition of boundary-breaking crossover.

Now stepping into the spotlight with his debut album MASTER CHANGES, he is cementing his reputation as a forward-thinking artist with global reach. With roots in jazz but a sound that bridges hip hop, electronic and bass culture, Mackwood’s music crosses scenes and audiences alike. His collaborations span both acclaimed names and rising talent, while his live energy and versatility are fast building him a worldwide reputation.


Spoon Benders

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Spoon Benders is a three-piece punk rock band from Portland, Oregon, delivering raw volume, sharp hooks, and nonstop momentum. Stripped down and loud, the band thrives on a high-energy live show that feels just barely contained—fast, sweaty, and direct, with nothing wasted.
Built on constant movement, Spoon Benders have spent years touring relentlessly, honing their sound on stages across the country and earning a reputation as a band that hits hard and never phones it in. Their music channels punk’s urgency and grit, powered by tight chemistry and an aggressive edge that only a three-piece can deliver.
Now, Spoon Benders are preparing to release their highly anticipated third album, capturing the intensity of the road and the confidence of a band fully in its stride. With new songs on the way and the volume turned up, Spoon Benders continue to prove that three people are more than enough to make some serious noise.


Werkha

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Werkha (aka Tom Leah) is a multi-instrumentalist, producer & DJ hailing from Manchester and Cumbria. He has been consistently releasing music and creating live experiences for over a decade. Werkha’s music fuses analogue jazz-funk vibes with the UK’s electronic, resulting in a number of releases nestled between the sounds of broken beat and cinematic moments. Deep synths and delectable drums ride alongside live horns and a wealth of string textures. Shortly after his track “Sidesteppin” was picked up by Gilles Peterson for his Brownswood Bubblers compilation, Werkha’s debut landed on the acclaimed Brighton imprint Tru Thoughts. He went on to sign to the Worldwide Award-winning First Word Records, releasing his self-produced sophomore album ‘All Werk Is Play’ in 2022. This featured collabs with MC Chunky (Eglo Records / Swamp 81), Ellen Beth Abdi (A Certain Ratio), Kemani Anderson (Secret Night Gang), Nick Blacka (GoGo Penguin) and Tom Driessler (Tom Misch / Jordan Rakei) amongst others.

His vibrant energetic live shows include a selection of instruments, looped and fused with a mix of tightly packed samples that set the moment alight, blending beauty and dance.