The Sci-Fi Drama “The Life of Chuck,” which was awarded Toronto Film Festival’s prestigious audience prize last year by Mike Flanagan, will conclude the first SXSW London Screen Festival.
The movie, which is being locally distributed by Studiocanal, will make its U.K. debut as the closing night film for the event on June 7.
Based on a 2020 novella by Stephen King, titled “The Life of Chuck,” Tom Hiddleston stars alongside Mark Hamill, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Karen Gillan, and Jacob Tremblay. This heartwarming story revolves around an ordinary man named Charles Krantz. The movie is divided into three separate acts that unravel backwards in time, offering a stark contrast against a world that seems to be disintegrating gradually. Acquired by Neon for U.S. distribution following the Toronto Film Festival, it has been likened more to adaptations like “The Shawshank Redemption” and “Stand By Me,” rather than “It” or “Pet Sematary.
The inaugural SXSW London event is scheduled to take place from June 2nd to 7th in the creative district of Shoreditch, London. Among the speakers already announced are Idris Elba, Gillian Anderson, as well as the CEOs of Twitch, WPP, OnlyFans, and Google Deepmind.
The first SXSW London will be happening in London’s creative area of Shoreditch from June 2nd to 7th. Some of the speakers who have been announced include Idris Elba, Gillian Anderson, and the CEOs of Twitch, WPP, OnlyFans, and Google Deepmind.
Over four action-packed days, I’ll be immersed in a whopping 420 sessions, each delving into one of four captivating categories: technology, society, culture and creativity, and business. Expect a symphony of insights and ideas, all expertly curated to keep you on the edge of your seat.
But that’s not all! The music program promises an electrifying experience with 78 unique events unfolding across no less than 20 diverse music venues. With over 600 individual performances, get ready to dance, sing, and sway to a variety of tunes that will leave you breathless.
Some of the main music hubs include Shoreditch Town Hall, Village Underground, and 93 East, each offering their own unique rhythm and vibe.
Lastly, the screen festival is set to captivate with 250 sessions showcasing around 80 to 90 international premieres, with a strong focus on European cinema. Prepare to be transported to different worlds through the magic of film.
In a conversation with EbMaster last year, Katy Arnander, the director of programming for SXSW London, expressed that their first event aimed to stand out from others by fostering creative collaboration.
She noted that while there are numerous events focusing on specific arts, creativity, or tech, the fusion of culture, creativity, and technology in one event is particularly distinctive to London. This, she believes, sets SXSW apart as a unique festival and gathering.
EbMaster parent company PMC owns the SXSW franchise.
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2025-04-22 16:16