I am finally getting caught up after coming back from SXSW last week. Having never been to Austin (or even Texas) it was great to attend a festival that was laid back with a friendly, enthusiastic audience. And throw in some awesome Tex-Mex, BBQ, tons of parties, warm weather, and no early morning screenings and you have a pretty awesome event.

[Photos © James Israel and Jeff Israel]

Outside the Paramount theater.

Before a screening inside the Paramount.

Festival head Matt Dentler doing a quick intro before another screening in the Austin Convention Center.

Road to the capital.

A country band performs during the Austin Chronicle party.

The line at the Dobie before the screening of our short, THE TOURIST, which preceded FOUR EYED MONSTERS.

THE TOURIST.

The Ritz.

James and Jeff Israel. Photo credit: Brian Brooks/indieWIRE