Bafta-winning actor Andrew Scott and Irish Distillers’ Redbreast Irish Whiskey will return to the SXSW Movie & TV Pageant from 12 to 18 March.
Scott and Redbreast will collaborate for the second consecutive yr on the Unhidden platform to assist brief movies and the subsequent era of filmmakers.
The partnership debuted final yr in Texas and was adopted by the whiskey model’s ‘Fairly the Discover’ marketing campaign.
This yr, Scott will broaden his involvement by serving as govt producer of the subsequent movie created by the Redbreast Unhidden Award winner.
He commented: “Brief movies are the place so many daring, unique concepts start, and are sometimes the place rising filmmakers discover their voice. It’s a privilege to be a part of Redbreast Unhidden to assist uncover these tales, and I’m excited to assist this yr’s winner as their work strikes out into the world.”
All through the competition, Redbreast will host immersive experiences, such because the Redbreast Unhidden Bar speakeasy.
Aurelie Torre, vice-president of promoting for Redbreast Irish Whiskey, added: “Redbreast Unhidden is rooted within the model’s world ‘Fairly the Discover’ marketing campaign, which celebrates the joys of discovering hidden gems – from a outstanding brief movie to the primary sip of Redbreast Irish Whiskey.
“Constructing on the success of final yr, we’re proud to evolve the Redbreast Unhidden platform with Andrew Scott’s continued partnership and our shared dedication to inventive exploration.
“We look ahead to shining a light-weight on the subsequent era of inventive expertise and the cinematic gems ready to be found.”
2026 finalists
The Redbreast Unhidden Award is an official award introduced at SXSW that honours one excellent filmmaker from a curated shortlist of the occasion’s brief movie finalists.
Transient Somebodies by Andy Reid was the inaugural winner for 2025.
The winner of the 2026 Redbreast Unhidden Award shall be introduced on the competition on 18 March.
The award is claimed to rejoice daring storytelling in brief movies and features a venture grant sponsored by Redbreast, in addition to inventive assist to assist the recipient develop their subsequent venture and attain a wider viewers.
Scott has rigorously curated a shortlist of finalists. The ultimate choice options 5 unique works by rising filmmakers: Can I Put You On Maintain by James Cutler, Guests by Cali’ Minnie’ Schedeen, We Had been Right here by Pranav Bhasin, Imago by Ariel Zengotita, and Winter Ceremony by Sidi Wang.
The ultimate works span drama, comedy, and horror genres and handle themes similar to intergenerational battle, the complexities of affection and id, belonging, and the evolving tensions of contemporary life.
Francis Román, senior movie and TV competition programming supervisor at SXSW, mentioned: “SXSW has at all times been about discovery and championing new voices that push the artwork of filmmaking ahead. With the return of Redbreast Unhidden, we’re proud to proceed spotlighting distinctive brief filmmakers whose work displays daring storytelling.
“Seeing this initiative develop in its second yr with Andrew Scott getting into an govt producer function reinforces our shared dedication to giving rising storytellers significant assist and a worldwide platform at a pivotal second of their careers.”
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