Another year, another SXSW comes to Austin, Texas to showcase some of the best, most creative, and always up-and-coming films and filmmakers in the industry. This year’s Film and Television lineup is no different, as the 2025 SXSW Conference brings a wide variety of innovative storytellers and passionate talent.And while there’s no secret formula or camera decision that will ever replace the art of cinematic storytelling itself, it’s always interesting to get insights from festival filmmakers into what cameras they chose to shoot their projects on and why.This year saw an impressive array of different camera systems used for a wide variety of reasons. There were some consistent names (mostly ARRI Alexa 35s—mirroring trends we’ve seen at Sundance 2025 and past SXSW Film Festivals) of course, but it’s always encouraging to hear that the vast majority of filmmakers were simply looking to find the best tools at their disposal to help bring their creative visions to life.So, without further ado, let’s hear from 2025 SXSW Film and TV filmmakers about what cameras they used and why.'I Really Love My Husband' (Narrative Feature)Camera(s) used: We shot primarily on the Alexa 35, but also had some moments that were shot on the iPhone as the character is seen taking videos of her vacation throughout the film.Reason why: Our film was shot on a small Island off the coast of Panama and so I knew we needed a camera we could all trust. The Alexa 35 was such an easy choice because of...
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