The full slate of films set to stream on Amazon will be available in front of the Prime Video paywall and free to general U.S. audiences.
“We were delighted when Amazon Prime Video offered to host an online film festival and jumped at the opportunity to connect their audiences to our filmmakers.
Inside sources are also reporting that while the SXSW partnership may be a one-time event, it could very well lead to Amazon Prime Video teaming with other cancelled festivals in the future.
“It’s been a privilege collaborating with [SXSW director of film] Janet Pierson and the SXSW team to bring these diverse and inspiring films to viewers around the country.