Bionic Buzz® got to cover South by Southwest® in Austin, TX. SXSW dedicates itself to helping creative people achieve their goals. Founded in 1987 in Austin, Texas, SXSW® is best known for its conference and festivals that celebrate the convergence of tech, film, music, education, and culture. An essential destination for global professionals, the annual March event features sessions, music and comedy showcases, film screenings, exhibitions, professional development, and a variety of networking opportunities. SXSW proves that the most unexpected discoveries happen when diverse topics and people come together.
There we got to cover the UNDER MY SKIN VIP Watch Party red carpet at the Thompson Hotel in Austin, TX. Interviews with host Gina Torres (Fox’s “9-1-1: Lone Star”), Director Tom Mason and influencer and star of the documentary Alexis Smith along with Q&A coverage after the screening.
Under My Skin: Untold Stories of Life with Eczema is a new documentary short film that uncovers the extraordinary physical and emotional challenges faced by people living with eczema. The film follows three individuals who share their personal experiences with what can be an unpredictable skin condition, showing us the power of having the courage to seek help. The film was created by AbbVie in partnership with award-winning Redglass Pictures. The watch party is hosted by host Gina Torres, star of Fox’s “9-1-1: Lone Star.”. The film follows Lanese, a single mom who took control of her own condition after seeing it affect her young daughter; Rob, who sought help from a dermatologist with encouragement from a loving girlfriend who saw the toll eczema was having on his emotional well-being; and Alexis, a young woman who discovered a supportive community after sharing her story on social media. As the film uncovers what is often unknown and misunderstood about this chronic disease, it shows that having the courage to seek help can turn a story of suffering into one of hope. Under My Skin: Untold Stories of Life with Eczema is co-directed by award-winning filmmakers Sarah Klein and Tom Mason from Redglass Pictures. The film is presented by AbbVie.
The film is available now on YouTube here. In addition, U.S. audiences can stream the film on The Roku Channel starting April 1, 2023. Search “Under My Skin” to find the film on The Roku Channel – available on web, iOS and Android devices, Amazon Fire TV and select Samsung TV.
Connect:
http://www.redglasspictures.com/
https://www.instagram.com/eczemalove/
https://www.abbvie.com/
From L to R. Alexis Smith,Gina Torres and Tom Mason attends the first showing of Under My Skin, the new Redglass Pictures documentary short film from AbbVie, during SXSW on March 14, 2023. Photo by Daniel Boczarski/Getty Images for AbbVie.