{"id":150906,"date":"2021-03-22T16:24:43","date_gmt":"2021-03-22T20:24:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.blackfilm.com\/read\/?p=150906"},"modified":"2021-03-22T23:50:33","modified_gmt":"2021-03-23T03:50:33","slug":"the-black-film-list-sxsw-winners-2021","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.blackfilm.com\/read\/the-black-film-list-sxsw-winners-2021\/","title":{"rendered":"SXSW 2021 Winners &#8211;  The blackfilm.com List"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>&#8220;<strong>With a competitive selection of films screening at this year\u2019s SXSW, the following black films and filmmakers have been acknowledged for their creativity, hard work and excellence. <strong>On behalf of\u00a0blackfilm.com,\u00a0I honor and congratulate you!\u201d ~ Val Moore,\u00a0blackfilm.com<\/strong><\/strong>     <strong><strong><span style=\"color:#ffffff\" class=\"has-inline-color\">SXSW 2021 Winners &#8211; The blackfilm.com List<\/span><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-expand=\"600\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg xmlns%3D'http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg' viewBox%3D'0 0 1 1'%2F%3E\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.blackfilm.com\/read\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/SXSW-2021-film-awards-1-1024x576.jpeg\" alt=\"The Black Film List: SXSW Winners 2021\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-150909\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">FEATURE FILM GRAND JURY AWARDS<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Special Jury Recognition for Multi-hyphenate Storyteller<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>I\u2019m Fine (Thanks for Asking)<\/em><\/strong><br>Directors: Kelley Kali and Angelique Molina<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-expand=\"600\" class=\"lazyload\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sxsw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/i-m-fine-thanks-for-asking-credit-Becky-Baihui-Chen-640x360.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.sxsw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/i-m-fine-thanks-for-asking-credit-Becky-Baihui-Chen-1440x810.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/www.sxsw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/i-m-fine-thanks-for-asking-credit-Becky-Baihui-Chen-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sxsw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/i-m-fine-thanks-for-asking-credit-Becky-Baihui-Chen-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.sxsw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/i-m-fine-thanks-for-asking-credit-Becky-Baihui-Chen.jpg 1920w\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg xmlns%3D'http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg' viewBox%3D'0 0 640 360'%2F%3E\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.sxsw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/i-m-fine-thanks-for-asking-credit-Becky-Baihui-Chen-640x360.jpg\" alt=\"SXSW 2021 Film I\u2019m Fine (Thanks For Asking)\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cKelley Kali\u2019s&nbsp;<em>I\u2019m Fine (Thanks for Asking)<\/em>, financed in part by stimulus relief checks, is a marvel of multitasking and resourcefulness. Kali\u2019s film, which she wrote, directed, produced and stars in, winningly captures the pandemic plight of a homeless, roller-skating single mother over a memorable daylong odyssey.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">SHORT FILM GRAND JURY AWARDS<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Narrative Shorts<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Winner<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Play It Safe<\/em><\/strong><br>Director: Mitch Kalisa<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-expand=\"600\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg xmlns%3D'http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg' viewBox%3D'0 0 1 1'%2F%3E\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.blackfilm.com\/read\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/play-it-safe_RESIZED-640x360-1.jpeg\" alt=\"The Black Film List: SXSW Winners 2021\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-150896\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe were so thrilled by the varied, inventive selection of films in the Narrative Shorts competition this year. Of the shorts, we have decided to award the Jury Award to&nbsp;<em>Play It Safe<\/em>, for approaching oft-addressed topics in a new way, for its incredible main performance, for its thoughtful direction, and compelling cinematography.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Special Jury Recognition for Visionary Storytelling<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Don\u2019t Go Tellin\u2019 Your Momma<\/em><\/strong><br>Directors: Topaz Jones, rubberband.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-expand=\"600\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg xmlns%3D'http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg' viewBox%3D'0 0 1 1'%2F%3E\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.blackfilm.com\/read\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/dont-go-tellin-your-momma_RESIZED-640x360-1.jpeg\" alt=\"The Black Film List: SXSW Winners 2021\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-150895\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe are awarding&nbsp;<em>Don\u2019t Go Tellin\u2019 Your Momma<\/em>&nbsp;a Special Jury Recognition for Visionary Storytelling for its bold filmmaking and mix of music, visuals, and documentary footage.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Documentary Shorts<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Winner<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Special Jury Recognition for Poetry<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>I Ran From It and Was Still in It<\/em><\/strong><br>Director: Darol Olu Kae<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-expand=\"600\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg xmlns%3D'http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg' viewBox%3D'0 0 1 1'%2F%3E\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.blackfilm.com\/read\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/i-ran-from-it-and-was-still-in-it_RESIZED-640x360-1.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-150898\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cIts title invites audiences to expect a wholly distinct storytelling experience and this film delivers. For its audacious storytelling through textured imagery, bold structure and lyrical approach, we award this special achievement to&nbsp;<em>I Ran From It and Was Still In It<\/em>.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Texas Shorts<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Winner<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Summer Animals<\/em><\/strong><br>Director: Haley Elizabeth Anderson<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-expand=\"600\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg xmlns%3D'http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg' viewBox%3D'0 0 1 1'%2F%3E\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.blackfilm.com\/read\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/summer-animals_RESIZED-640x360-1.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-150907\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201c<em>Summer Animals<\/em>, Haley Elizabeth Anderson\u2019s short film entry for SXSW 2021, captivated us with its naturalistic style and layered approach to storytelling. Ostensibly a story about three siblings and their quest to find a moment of relief \u2014 or a pool to cannonball into \u2014 during a particularly grueling summer, the film evolves into something else entirely, and is anchored by the cast\u2019s stellar performances and Anderson\u2019s clear-eyed direction.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Click <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sxsw.com\/festivals\/film-awards\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a> to see the full list of winners<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.blackfilm.com\/read\/2021\/03\/sxsw-2021-film-festival-the-blackfilm-com-list\/\">SXSW 2021 Film Festival \u2013 The blackfilm.com List<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"color:#ffffff\" class=\"has-inline-color\">SXSW 2021 Winners &#8211; The blackfilm.com ListThe Black Film List: SXSW Winners 2021<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&#8220;With a competitive selection of films screening at this year\u2019s SXSW, the following black films and filmmakers have been acknowledged for their creativity, hard work and excellence. 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