Filmmakers Hannah Shealy and Celine Sutter discuss their SXSW pilot Birth Is for Pussies, a comedy inspired by real-life doula experiences and the unpredictable world of childbirth.

Director Mekhai Lee discusses his SXSW short film Them That’s Not, a powerful story about deaf identity, family reconciliation, and grief inspired by Billie Holiday’s God Bless the Child.

Director Ryan Darbonne discusses Shut the F**k Up! When We Speak, his SXSW documentary exploring Black punk musicians reclaiming space in a genre rooted in rebellion.