We’re big fans of the British writer/director Tom Kingsley, and so it’s a thrill to see his newest and biggest work, Deep Cover, playing in the Centrepiece Gala slot at the festival; it’s a London-set heist thriller with a dash of comedy and starring Orlando Bloom and Bryce Dallas Howard.
Elsewhere, there’s the UK premiere of the 12-part ITV serial, What It Feels Like For a Girl, there’s Olivia Cappuccini’s Love & Rage: Munroe Bergdorf, a profile of the pathfinding trans activist, and also the world premiere of upcoming series, The Institute, based on a novel by (that guy again!) Stephen King.
And on top of all that, there’s a film competition strand with seven key titles vying for a prize and coming from locales such as Spain, India, Switzerland, Australia, Turkey, Lesotho and the US. It’s a huge and diverse programme, covering features, shorts, series and new XR work, so tonnes and tonnes to dive into and discover.
Oh, and we’re hosting our very own panel event all about the rise of physical media in the digital age, with a special focus on boutique Blu-ray labels in the UK. Please do join us for that on Friday 6 June at Rich Mix from 4.30pm.
To see the full SXSW London programme and to book tickets, visit sxswlondon.com
