This festival is one that goes by several names. South by Southwest, also referred to as South By and stylized as SXSW. This annual event not only features films, but also music festivals, conferences, and interactive media. SXSW is an annual event that takes place in Austin, Texas some time in mid-March. Since the event began in 1987, it has significantly grown to a much longer event.
This event was cancelled in 2020 as a result of the pandemic, the first time this event was ever cancelled. As there is still a high level of concern over holding this event in person, the 2021 SXSW Festival will offer an online event that takes place from March 16-20. It is anticipated that thousands of people, from fans to industry leaders, will join to watch the numerous elements of this event. The lineup for the 2021 SXSW has not officially been announced yet, but the announcement is expected on February 10th.