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Every March, creatives of all stripes gather in Austin to witness, share and inspire the visions that will galvanize the filmmakers and ideas of tomorrow. SXSW Film Conference & Festival champions the vitality, innovation and opportunity that drives the entertainment and media landscape, and boldly tackles the evolution of all aspects of “film” today, down to its very definition.

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Formula 1 Documentary Screening in Austin

Created by jim on November 6, 2012
Film

Image courtesy of Spitfire Pictures

UPDATE - Ticket contest now closed. Tickets may be purchased at the Paramount website

Formula 1™ racing fans worldwide are always excited at the prospect of a new circuit, and their eyes will be focused on Texas this month as the Circuit of the Americas opens right here in Austin.

By way of celebration, SXSW is pleased to present a special sneak peek screening of a brand new F1™ documentary, 1. The film is directed by Paul Crowder, and produced by Spitfire Pictures, the company behind the Oscar-winning Undefeated (World premiere, SXSW 2011).

Donate to the SXSW Sandy Relief Fund Now!

Created by melissa on November 2, 2012
Music Film Interactive

Donate to the Red Cross to help those affected by Hurricane Sandy at http://sandyrelief.sxsw.com

As we learn more about the damage caused by Hurricane Sandy, it's apparent that the needs of the affected population are going to quickly outstrip the resources available. SXSW urges you to donate now to the Red Cross, which has a great history of being first on the scene after a disaster, offering the most practical help available. Your contribution, large or small, can make a real difference in people's lives who are lacking the most basic necessities - water, food, shelter, and medical attention.

You can make a donation now at sandyrelief.sxsw.com now. Tell your friends.

The Wire Image Studio - An Opportunity for High-Profile Exposure!

Created by Cori on November 2, 2012
Music Film Interactive

Members of the 'Girls' cast and crew in 2012. Photo credit: Rita Quinn

Gain high-profile brand exposure through sponsoring the Wire Image Studio, the official photography studio of SXSW! The studio is a private, branded space where esteemed Film, Music and Interactive participants will be photographed.

Film Badge Registration - Price Deadline Approaching!

Created by jim on October 31, 2012
Film

The Hunter at SXSW Film 2012. Photo by Karl Walter/Getty ImagesNovember is already upon us, and another registration deadline is fast approaching. Register for your Film Badge before November 9 and save on the walkup price.

A SXSW Film Badge is the most affordable way to attend everything the SXSW Film Conference and Festival has to offer, and allows access to film screenings, panels, networking parties and conference events like:

The Digital Domain
Startup Alley
Come and Capture
Mentor Sessions

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