Image from Downloaded, courtesy Trouper Productions

Want to find out more about the filmmakers presenting at SXSW Film 2013? Filmmakers in Focus has your back. Each post will gather small groups of interviews with SXSW 2013 film talent in a handy digest format. These interviews will also be collected on a dedicated Filmmakers in Focus page, which you can find here. Keep checking back at sxsw.com/film for more great interviews, and come check out the films this March. Head to this page and register for your badge to attend.

Photo: Jim Kolmar

As we get closer to March and the 2013 edition of SXSW Film, we know that many of you filmmakers are eager to know the status of your film. We understand, but please know that we're still screening intensely, and we still have many decisions to make.

We will be announcing our full lineup within the next few weeks, and we don't want to keep any of our thousands of film entrants waiting any longer than needed.

Whatever happens, we will let you know the status of your film by February 6 at the latest. Sit tight - we appreciate your patience as we assemble what we hope will be our best program yet! For more information on the SXSW Film submissions process, head to the Submissions FAQ page.

The schedules for SXSW 2013 are now live. With more sessions, showcases, screenings and Film, Music and Interactive parties than ever, our online schedule will help you navigate your way through the expansive amount of programming SXSW 2013 has to offer.

Use the schedules to browse through events and start preparing for March by planning your SXSW schedule today.

Olivia Wilde and Jake Johnson in Drinking Buddies. Photo: Ben Richardson

SXSW Film 2013 is on! We want to start the party right, so we're delighted to announce a taste of the exciting lineup we're putting together for you, including our Opening Night world premiere of The Incredible Burt Wonderstone.

As superstar Vegas magicians and former best friends Burt and Anton grow to secretly loathe each other, their long-time act implodes, allowing an ambitious rival street performer the big break he’s been waiting for. Steves Carell and Buscemi star in the hilarious, uproarious comedy. They're joined by stellar cast featuring Jim Carrey, Olivia Wilde, Alan Arkin and James Gandolfini in a film that pretty much guarantees a raucous start to SXSW Film 2013.

Joining The Incredible Burt Wonderstone are 6 lively films that encompass the spirit of the SXSW experience, including Alex Winter’s Napster documentary Downloaded, the long awaited Evil Dead remake and new films from Harmony Korine and Joe Swanberg. The unique documentary Good Ol’ Freda and the fresh debut of Everyone’s Going to Die round out the exciting half dozen to launch the 20th SXSW Film Conference and Festival.

Photo: Jason W Pfiester

Designed for bootstrapping startups and geared towards SXSW attendees with short attention spans, Fastball Speed Pitches offers registrants the opportunity to get their entertainment company in front of the tastemakers and investors at SXSW.

Each company gets one minute with the microphone to give their best elevator pitch. Participation is limited and sign-up will take place on-site, one hour before the event.

However, the first 5 companies to email carolyn@sxsw.com will get the chance to jump the line and sign-up early!

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Welcome to the Machine, Documentary Competition 2012. Image courtesy Loop Filmworks


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Photo: Merrick Ales

The Insiders Lodge is a great sponsorship opportunity to give your brand direct access to the tastemakers, early adopters and leading thinkers in the entertainment industry.

The SXSW Insiders Lodge offers a closer connection to the Entertainment Industry, and plays host to the new SXSW Film Meet the Insiders sessions.

Photo courtesy of JW Walthall

A new year on the Next Stage, located on the Trade Show floor, brings in even more intriguing performances, presentations and opportunities at this center for convergence!

An extended series from last season, Agency Speed Dating: Get to Know Your Next Employer in 300 Seconds, turns the tables and gives agencies the chance to pitch themselves to you, the career-seeker. We welcome Fleishman-Hillard, Waggener Edstrom, Resource, SapientNitro, Threespot, POP, Edelman Digital, R/GA and Duarte Design as our participating agencies.