SXSWeek 2009: March 13-22
Interactive: March 13-17
Film: March 13-21
Music: March 18-22
Interactive: March 13-17
Film: March 13-21
Music: March 18-22
SXSW Film: March 13-21, 2009
The SXSW FILM CONFERENCE AND FESTIVAL explores all aspects of the art and business of independent filmmaking. The Conference hosts a five-day adventure in the latest filmmaking trends and new technology, featuring distinguished speakers and mentors. The internationally-acclaimed, nine-day Festival boasts some of the most wideranging programming of any US event of its kind, from provocative documentaries to subversive Hollywood comedies, with a special focus on emerging talents.
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The News Reel - Tuesday, August 19, 2008
The Platform is the Message
Mark Cuban on the changing horizons of HDTV and internet video.
To Be, or to Be Broad, in Service of Hamlet 2
The NYTimes on Steve Coogan, and his career and new role in the upcoming comedy.
Humboldt County Promotional Film!
SXSW premiere Humboldt County readies for its Sept 26 theatrical premiere with a promotional trailer including new interviews with Frances Conroy, Brad Dourif, Peter Bogdanovich and Marc Cuban.
20 Fall Movies We Can't Wait to See
Lots of Texans and SXSW alumn in this EW look.
Fight Till the Last Gasp!
Our good friends over at the Austin Chronicle have started a new online film debate series called Film Fight.
What is Film Fight, you ask? Here is a description from their website:
Film Fight is a monthly series in which the Chronicle's film critics go head-to-head on all things filmic. Cast a vote for each day, Monday to Friday, for who you think won the day. Join the fight yourself by commenting on our blogs, and you just might win a prize.
Intrigued? Me, too. So, get thee over to the Chron's Film Fight website and comment and vote!
The News Reel - Monday, August 18, 2008
8 Bits for 7 Days
Head over to Pitchfork.tv and check out the SXSW premiere Reformat the Planet, online for one week only.
Online IN Demand
New Video Digital aiming 1,600 new films at iTunes and other platforms.
Heath Ledger’s Last Movie
Let’s start the doomcasting, shall we?
Try Before You Buy
Video Prospector launches a new online tool that allows potential clients to try out a Video Web Actor or Video Spokesperson before buying.
Filmmakers Aren't Married to Hollywood
There's no ring on this finger! Filmmakers are looking elsewhere to shoot and tax incentives catch their attention.
The News Reel - Friday, August 15, 2008
It's Elementary Moviemaking, My Dear Watson
Moviestorm, a complete software package that takes first-time users through the entire movie making process and offers features for advanced movie makers, is available for download for free.
Oh Boy, George
George Lucas has talked about going back to his roots for those "small, personal films", so let's take a look at his progress.
Hollywood or Bust: What If Your Producer Goes Bankrupt?
From the archives of of Filmmaker Magazine.
For You Stella Fans Out There...
Michael Ian Black and Michael Showalter tape a new pilot for Comedy Central.
The News Reel - Thursday, August 14, 2008
Toronto Unveils its Full Lineup
Including special presentations by SXSW favorites Kevin Smith and Richard Linklater, and in the Discovery section, Barry Jenkins' Medicine For Melancholy.
To Reach Children, Publisher Tries Films
Producers and publishers walk hand in hand.
Set-top-box Wars
Apple TV, Roku, and VUDU--what's the difference? Who's offering what? I can tell you who's offering porn.
Instructions For Boycotting Tropic Thunder
In case you want to get out your picket sign this weekend.
