SXSW Film Preview: All My Friends Are Funeral Singers

Tales from the front lines of SXSWFilm: That movie just let out. Grab an energy drink and one of those ubiquitous Zone® bars, run to the next theater and get back in line for the next screening. It seems like each rapturous moment in front of all these amazing movies is sandwiched between the stress of running to the next one. We don’t know about you, but we’re staying pretty active, and God help us if that energy drink wears off before we can find another. You need a break, but you don’t want your badge to go to waste and miss a good film. We’ve got just the ticket.

As the music portion of SXSW starts to warm up, why not catch some live music and watch a killer film? At the same time! Come catch the second screening of All My Friends Are Funeral Singers and listen to the soundtrack played live by writer/director Tim Rutili and his indy-folk-pop-electronic band Califone. This quirky film about a lonely fortune teller living in a big haunted house with some reasonably benevolent ghosts promises to have an interesting blend of humor and drama that will soothe and invigorate you.

If you’re not familiar with Califone’s music, we seriously suggest you download a couple of free songs from the soundtrack (available after the jump); once you realize how awesome their music is, watch the trailer (also after the jump); we think that’s all the convincing you'll need. This show will provide just the pick-me-up you need—no energy drink required.

Watch the trailer, get screening info, and get free downloads from the soundtrack after the jump.