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Filmmakers In Focus - Don't Mess with Texas Filmmakers!

Created by jim on February 18, 2013
Film

A bunch of fives in today's Filmmakers in Focus! Five Texas films, that is.

The Texas talent just keeps rolling, and the interviews in today's edition highlight the minds behind a mere handful of the many notable films coming from the Lone Star State.

Click on a title below to read the conversation, and head to the this page now to start building your SXSW Film schedule. Don't forget, schedules will sync with our SXSW GO mobile app, so head to the apps page to download now!

Interested in reading more great Filmmakers in Focus? Head to this page for a list of all the interviews to date!

  • Andrew Kolker on Getting Back to Abnormal
  • Jeff Nichols on Mud
  • Yen Tan on Pit Stop
  • Josh Johnson on Rewind This!
  • Katie Andrew & Graham Matthews on Zero Charisma

    • New for 2013 - SX Lockers!

    Created by Cori on February 18, 2013
    Music Film Interactive

    Photo Courtesy of JW WalthallWhether you are coming to SXSW straight from the airport or bought an overwhelming amount of merch, find your storage sanctuary at SX Lockers. With 24 hour security, you can feel safe storing your luggage in the adjacent bag + coat check area, or leaving your phone to charge in our powered locker system.

    Located on 2nd & Trinity and open from 10:00am-3:00am, come and go as you please from daily panel sessions and late-night showcases.

    Check the SXSW Getting Around page for more information on how to pre-register for your daily or multi-day rental or click here to pre-register for your SX Locker now!

    Film Title Design Awards Finalists Revealed!

    Created by jim on February 15, 2013
    Film

    2012 Title Design Award Winner Les Bleus de Ramville, designed by Jay Bond/Oily Film Company Inc.

    Behold! We can now reveal the finalists for our fourth annual award for Excellence in Title Design. These 19 titles represent the cream of this year's crop of title sequences from films you know, films you might not, and a few wild cards. The only way to see all 19 title sequences is as part of the Title Design Finalists Screening on Monday, March 11 9:30PM -11:00PM, preceded by a special reception.

    Read more about the SXSW Film Design awards on this page and add the Title Design screening to your schedule here. View the full lineup of finalists, with images, on this page.

    Introducing: Registration QuickCodes and Satellite Registration

    Created by melissa on February 14, 2013
    Music Film Interactive

    In an effort to make badge pickup easier and faster, we’re happy to announce two new features for SXSW 2013: Badge Pickup QuickCodes and a Satellite Registration on March 7th and 8th.

    Example QuickCodeBadge Pickup QuickCodes are PDF417 barcodes that act as unique identifiers that we'll use to print your badge. QuickCodes contain your registration number only, no other personal information is included. Bring your QuickCode and Photo ID with you to Badge Pickup, we’ll scan it from either a smartphone or a printout, check your Photo ID and print your badge.

    You can find your QuickCode in SXsocial. To view your QuickCode, log into your activated SXsocial account and click on ‘QuickCode’ on the top left bar. From the QuickCode page, you will be able to view your QuickCode, email it to yourself, or print the Quickcode. We’ll also be sending your QuickCode in our “Before You Leave” email a few days before this year’s event. This email contains important and helpful information, including your Badge Pickup QuickCode.

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