Gallery of photos from SXSW 2018

Actor/director/producer Jim Cummings appears shocked moments after his film "Thunder Road" is announced as the SXSW Grand Jury Award winner for Narrative Feature. Tuesday, March 13, 2018. Photo by Matt Carey

Actor/comedian Jim Gaffigan hosts the SXSW Film Awards Tuesday, March 13, 2018. He starred in a film an the festival as well -- "You Can Choose Your Family." Photo by Matt Carey

The Paramount Theatre on Congress Avenue, shortly after the 2018 SXSW Film Awards concluded. Tuesday, March 13, 2018. Photo by Matt Carey

The Paramount Theatre marquee on awards night. Tuesday, March 13, 2018. Photo by Matt Carey

SXSW co-founder Louis Black addresses the audience at the start of the Film Awards. Tuesday, March 13, 2018. Photo by Matt Carey

The Stateside Theatre on Congress Avenue next to the Paramount Theatre. On Tuesday night the venue hosted a screening of the documentary "If I Leave Here Tomorrow," a documentary about the band Lynyrd Skynyrd. March 13, 2018. Photo by Matt Carey

Director Hao Wu holds the plaque he received for winning the Grand Jury Award for Documentary Feature for his film "People's Republic of Desire." Tuesday, March 13, 2018. Photo by Matt Carey

Abby Epstein (right), director of the documentary "Weed the People," with Ricki Lake, who executive produced the film. They spoke with Nonfictionfilm.com in the bar of the Driskill Hotel on Brazos and 6th Street. Tuesday, March 13, 2018. Photo by Matt Carey

"Weed the People" director Abby Epstein raises a glass at a private pot party in honor of the film. Next to her is executive producer Ricki Lake. Monday, March 12, 2018. Photo by Matt Carey

Guests at the SXSW pre-awards show party at the Intercontinental Hotel. Tuesday, March 13, 2018. Photo by Matt Carey

Lobby of the Alamo Lamar theaters, one of the main screening venues of the festival. Wednesday, March 14, 2018. Photo by Matt Carey

Actor/director/producer Jim Cummings (center, with mic) and his filmmaking team take the stage after a screening of "Thunder Road." The film won the Grand Jury Award for Narrative Feature. Wednesday, March 14, 2018. Photo by Matt Carey

Outside Bikinis on 6th Street. Tuesday, March 13, 2018. Photo by Matt Carey

Angie Han, managing editor of Mashable, and Neil Miller, publisher of Film School Rejects, share pointers on navigating SXSW at a panel discussion. Austin, Texas, Friday, March 9, 2018. Photo by Matt Carey

Marquee of the historic Paramount Theater on Congress Avenue, main venue for the film festival. Saturday, March 10, 2018. Photo by Matt Carey

Actor/comedian Bill Hader tapes an episode of the "Maltin on Movies" Nerdist podcast with Jessie Maltin, who co-hosts the show with her father Leonard. Saturday, March 10, 2018. Photo by Matt Carey

More pix from the taping of the "Maltin on Movies" podcast featuring Bill Hader, hosted by Leonard Maltin and Jessie Maltin. Photos by Matt Carey

Musician/actor Rubén Blades before the premiere of a documentary about his life, "Rubén Blades Is Not My Name." Saturday, March 10, 2018. Photo by Matt Carey

Rubén Blades (right) and director Abner Benaim take part in a Q&A following the world premiere of the documentary "Rubén Blades Is Not My Name" at the Alamo Ritz on 6th Street. At left is festival programmer Jim Kolmar. Saturday, March 10, 2018. Photo by Matt Carey

Filmmaker Debra Eisenstadt moderates a discussion with her husband, director Brett Morgen. Sunday, March 11, 2018. Photo by Matt Carey

Director Brett Morgen speaks during a discussion of his work and the future of documentary film. Sunday, March 11, 2018. Photos by Matt Carey

Director Abby Epstein (left) and executive producer Ricki Lake introduce their documentary "Weed the People" at the world premiere Sunday, March 11, 2018. The film makes a case for the dramatic healing properties of compounds derived from the marijuana plant on children with cancer. Photo by Matt Carey

Journalist and "60 Minutes" producer Armen Keteyian participates in a panel discussion titled "Chasing OJ: The Race For the Next Epic Sports Film." Friday, March 9, 2018. Photo by Matt Carey

Tamron Hall (left) moderates a panel discussion titled "Doc Filmmakers on How to Tell a True Crime Story." Panelists included Deborah Esquenazi (center), Erin Lee Carr and Ryan White. Saturday, March 10, 2018. Photo by Matt Carey

Director Deborah Esquenazi ("Southwest of Salem") speaks at a panel discussion on true crime documentaries. Saturday, March 10, 2018. Photo by Matt Carey

Moderator Tamron Hall listens to an audience-member question during a panel discussion on true crime documentaries. Saturday, March 10, 2018. Photo by Matt Carey

Director Ryan White ("The Keepers") speaks during a panel discussion on true crime documentaries. Saturday, March 10, 2018. Photo by Matt Carey

Hugs all around as the world premiere of "Meow Wolf: Origin Story" concludes at the Vimeo Theatre in the Austin Convention Center. Saturday, March 10, 2018. Photo by Matt Carey

Meow Wolf founding member Benji Geary speaks during a Q&A following the world premiere of "Meow Wolf: Origin Story," a documentary about the artist collective. Saturday, March 10, 2018. Photo by Matt Carey

Tennis great Andre Agassi participates in a press conference announcing "Readvolution," a collaboration between the Andre Agassi Early Childhood Neuroscience Foundation and Square Panda to develop applications facilitating assessment of dyslexia in children. Saturday, March 10, 2018. Photo by Matt Carey

The scene on 6th Street in Austin. Saturday, March 10, 2018. Photo by Matt Carey

The view from the deck of the Panasonic House on 6th Street. Saturday, March 10, 2018. Photo by Matt Carey

A view of Austin at night from the Colorado River. Friday, March 9, 2018. Photo by Matt Carey

A view of downtown Austin from across the Colorado River. Friday, March 9, 2018. Photo by Matt Carey

6th Street in the late afternoon. Friday, March 9, 2018. Photo by Matt Carey

Artist Kii Arens in his booth at the SXSW Flatstock show. Friday, March 16, 2018. Photo by Matt Carey

Recording artist Nailah Blackman among the wildflowers south of Austin. She performed during SXSW. Sunday, March 18, 2018. Photo by Matt Carey