SXSW Sydney names next wave of acclaimed global speakers

SXSW Sydney 2025 reveals massive multimedia program

The massive multimedia conference South By Southwest Sydney (SXSW Sydney) is returning this year with a huge line-up of international creative and industry talent. SXSW has today announced the first 50 sessions of the program, which includes presentations from two keynote speakers: Bridesmaids director and Freaks and Geeks creator, Paul Feig, and host of the top-rated mental health podcast Slo Mo, Mo Gawdat. Other newly announced featured speake…

Renowned Director Paul Feig Leads New SXSW Sydney Conference, Screen & Games Announcement

SXSW Sydney’s line-up has expanded once again. Today, the event announced a new batch of names for its conference, screen, and games contingents. The latest announcement comes after the event added over 70 artists to its music festival line-up last week.Leading the charge is the creator of TV cult favourite Freaks & Geeks and renowned film director Paul Feig (Bridesmaids). In addition to his speaking slot, Feig is set to receive the inaugural SX…

SXSW Sydney names next wave of acclaimed global speakers

SXSW Sydney has revealed an impressive line-up of names to join its 2025 list of speakers, with acclaimed Hollywood filmmaker Paul Feig, and former Chief Business Officer of Google X and host of mental health podcast, Slo Mo: A Podcast with Mo Gawdat, Mo Gawdat. Tech entrepreneur and the world’s youngest self-made female billionaire, Lucy Guo is also among the acclaimed group of keynote speakers alongside Lars Rasmussen, co-founder of Google Map…

Paul Feig to be honoured at SXSW Sydney as six features announced for screen festival - IF Magazine

US director Paul Feig has joined the keynote speakers for this year’s SXSW Sydney, as further details of the 2025 screen festival are revealed. The multihyphenate, known for creating cult TV series Freaks and Geeks while also directing features Bridesmaids, The Heat, Spy, A Simple Favor, and the sequel Another Simple Favour, will receive the inaugural SXSW Sydney Screen Pioneer Award, honouring his contributions to genre filmmaking and film cult…