SXSW Announces 2013 Film Award Winners

The South by Soutwest festival announced juried honors in narrative and documentary feature, short film, design, and special categories at an awards ceremony held last night at the Paramount Theater in Austin. The Audience Award winners from the fest will be announced Saturday.

A full list of winners follows:

Narrative Feature

Grand Jury Winner: "Short Term 12," directed by Deston Cretton

Special Jury Prize For Ensemble Cast: "Burma"

Documentary Feature

Grand Jury Winner: "William And The Windmill"

Short Film Jury Awards

Narrative Short: "Ellen is Leaving," directed by Michelle Savill

Documentary Short: "SLOMO," directed by Josh Izenberg

Midnight Short: "The Apocalypse," directed by Andrew Zuchero

Animated Short: "Oh Willy...," directed by Emma De Swaef & Marc James Roe

Music Video: "Stamina" by Vitalic, directed by Saman Keshavarz

Texas High School Short: "The Benefactress," directed by Alina Vega

SXSW Film Design Awards

Excellence in Poster Design: Akiko Stehrenberger, "Kiss of the Damned"

Excellence in Title Design: Pablo González, "Joven & Alocada"

SXSW Special Awards

Chicken & Egg Narrative Woman Director Award: Hannah Fidell, "A Teacher"

Louis Black 'Lone Star' Award: Geoff Marslett, "Loves Her Gun"

Karen Schmeer Film Editing Fellowship: Jim Hession

The South by Southwest (SXSW) Conferences & Festivals (March 8-17, 2013) offer the unique convergence of original music, independent films, and emerging technologies. Fostering creative and professional growth alike, SXSW is the premier destination for discovery.