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South by Southwest London Festival Announces June Dates and Closing Film

CultureEntertainment4/30/2026
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The South by Southwest London festival will run from June 1-6, closing with the film "Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma." The festival slate includes numerous world premieres, documentaries, and international highlights.

Facts First

  • South by Southwest London festival runs June 1-6
  • Closing film is "Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma" directed by Jane Schoenbrun
  • Festival slate includes multiple world premieres from Brazil, Greece, and the UK
  • U.K. premieres include "The Invite" starring Olivia Wilde and Seth Rogen
  • International highlights include a reworking of ancient myth and selections from European cinema

What Happened

The South by Southwest London festival is scheduled to run from June 1-6. The closing film will be "Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma," directed by Jane Schoenbrun and starring Hannah Einbinder and Gillian Anderson. The festival slate includes world premieres such as Bruno Safadi's "The Playoffs" from Brazil, Thanasis Neofotistos's "The Boy With Light-Blue Eyes," Sam McConnell's "Test," and Chris Atkins's "James – Getting Away With It." Other notable screenings include U.K. premieres of Olivia Wilde's "The Invite" and Sofia Coppola's documentary debut "Marc by Sofia," international highlights like Mohamed Al Daradji's "Irkalla – Gilgamesh's Dream," and European cinema selections.

Why this Matters to You

If you are interested in film, you may have the opportunity to see new works from international directors and actors at a major festival in London. The festival's focus on premieres and documentaries could offer early access to films that may later receive wider theatrical releases, such as "Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma," which is scheduled for a U.K. theatrical release on August 21.

What's Next

The festival will proceed with its scheduled screenings and events from June 1-6. Following the festival, some featured films... are slated for wider release, which could bring these stories to broader audiences.

Perspectives

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Festival Programmers argue that Jane Schoenbrun is developing "one of the most fascinating bodies of work in cinema today," specifically noting that their new work explores "horror, fandom, memory, and identity, and pushes it further."
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Film Critics describe the festival lineup as a collection of "visually arresting," "gripping," and "striking" works that span diverse genres from folklore to political reflection.