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Australia’s Filmbarr Formally Launches With Pair of SXSW Titles, Unveils Slate Including FrightFest Horror and Venice-Linked True Crime Drama (EXCLUSIVE)

February 24, 2026 at 07:16 AM
By Naman Ramachandran
Australia’s Filmbarr Formally Launches With Pair of SXSW Titles, Unveils Slate Including FrightFest Horror and Venice-Linked True Crime Drama (EXCLUSIVE)
Newly formed Australian independent production banner Filmbarr is making its formal debut at SXSW 2026 with two films in the festival’s lineup, anchored by the world premiere of psychological thriller “And Her Body Was Never Found,” while simultaneously unveiling a four-title slate that spans elevated horror, true crime and prestige drama. Founded by Tristan Barr […]

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Newly formed Australian independent production banner Filmbarr is making its formal debut at SXSW 2026 with two films in the festival’s lineup, anchor Newly formed Australian independent production banner Filmbarr is making its formal debut at SXSW 2026 with two films in the festival’s lineup, anchor Monitor developments in Australia’s for further updates.

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Newly formed Australian independent production banner Filmbarr is making its formal debut at SXSW 20

Newly formed Australian independent production banner Filmbarr is making its formal debut at SXSW 2026 with two films in the festival’s lineup, anchored by the world premiere of psychological thriller “And Her Body Was Never Found,” while simultaneously unveiling a four-title slate that spans elevated horror, true crime and prestige drama. Founded by Tristan Barr […] Home Film News Feb 23, 2026 11:16pm PT Australia’s Filmbarr Formally Launches With Pair of SXSW Titles, Unveils Slate Including FrightFest Horror and Venice-Linked True Crime Drama (EXCLUSIVE) By Naman Ramachandran Plus Icon Naman Ramachandran Latest Microdrama Platforms Spend Up to 90% of Budgets on Marketing, Execs Say at Packed Mip London Panel: ‘Don’t Shun the Format, Embrace It’ 14 hours ago Warner Bros. Discovery Posts Best-Ever Streaming Numbers for Olympic Winter Games as European Viewers Surge 15 hours ago ‘Pachinko’ Stars Kim Minha, Noh Sang-hyun Reunite for Netflix Rom-Com ‘Messily Ever After’ 15 hours ago See All Filmbarr Newly formed Australian independent production banner Filmbarr is making its formal debut at SXSW 2026 with two films in the festival’s lineup, anchored by the world premiere of psychological thriller “And Her Body Was Never Found,” while simultaneously unveiling a four-title slate that spans elevated horror, true crime and prestige drama. Founded by Tristan Barr (“Subject,” “Head Count”), longtime collaborator Josh Doke – one of the forces behind breakout indie hit “Skinamarink” – and producing partner Erin Crittenden (“The Grand Tour,” “Seven Snipers”), Filmbarr is positioning itself as a home for formally inventive, filmmaker-driven genre cinema built to travel internationally. The company’s mandate centers on pairing bold directors with recognizable international casts, bridging festival and commercial audiences at disciplined budget levels. Related Stories Grammys Hit 14.4 Million Viewers, Down 6% From Last Year
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