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Emerging Visions: Christoph Baaden, Director of "Hood to Coast"

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Not all of the individuals who star in Christoph Baaden’s bittersweet, intimate documentary about the people who run in the world’s longest relay race, the annual Hood to Coast race in Oregon, can be called “runners,” despite the fact that the race covers 197 miles, is a “topographic roller coaster” that begins up on Mt.

Posted by clay on 03/11/2010 in Reel Talks

Take a Trip with Gowalla!

gowalla_175.jpgThere is no better time than SXSW 2010 to discover the world around you using Gowalla!

Posted by adrienne on 03/11/2010 in SXSW News

Check-Out The Improvements We’ve Made for 2010!

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New Registration Location: Registration and badge pick-up have moved to Exhibit Hall 3 on the ground floor of the ACC. Open starting Thursday March 11th from 3pm-10pm. Open thereafter at 9AM daily.

New Trade Show Location: To accommodate even more exhibitors, the trade show (Film/Interactive & Music) has moved to Exhibit Hall 4 on the ground floor of the Austin Convention Center (ACC).

Posted by Annie on 03/11/2010 in SXSW News

Get Scott Kirsner's e-book for free during SXSW

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SXSW 2010 panelist Scott Kirsner is generously making his e-book "Fans, Friends & Followers" available for free to SXSW festival-goers.
Why? It's Scott's "way of saying “thanks”: the SXSW community was incredibly helpful to me in researching and writing this book".

Posted by jim on 03/11/2010 in Film News

Cue the Connections

QR-Code_Hands2_0.jpgEach year, SXSW strives to make connecting with the diverse level of attendees easier. This goal has lead to the integration of a Quick Response (QR) Code to each registrant badge. Working in conjunction with my.SXSW, our social networking platform, these special bar codes allow registrants to easily connect with one another. The codes will serve as a real life "follow me" button for my.SXSW on each registrant badge.

Posted by Peter on 03/11/2010 in SXSW News

"Predators" First Look 101 - What to do

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As you may have heard, SXSW is excited to present an exclusive first look at footage from Robert Rodriguez and director Nimród Antal's upcoming film Predators, a bold new chapter in the "Predator" universe. Following the presentation, Robert and Nimród will be joined by special guests for an audience Q&A.

Posted by jim on 03/11/2010 in Film News, Featured News

Getting the Most Out of the my.SXSW iPhone App

my.sxscreenshot.jpgBack in January we launched version 1.0 of the my.SXSW iPhone app. Never in our wildest dreams could we have guessed it would be so popular months before the big event. Thousands of SXSW friends and fans have downloaded the app and many have taken the time to give us feedback as we continue to improve the app in anticipation of SXSW.

Posted by adrienne on 03/10/2010 in SXSW News, Featured News

SXSW 2010 Film Poster Designed by Leszek Zebrowski

2010_Film_Poster copy.jpgAs announced back in November, this year's SXSW Film Big Bag will be designed by Polish poster artist Leszek Zebrowski.

Posted by jim on 03/10/2010 in Film News

Emerging Visions: Malcolm Ingram, Director of "Bear Nation"

Malcolm_Ingram_Headshot.jpgBear Nation is not about grizzlies. It is, however, about “a bunch of guys who are kind of woofy,” as one person in the engaging documentary says.

Posted by clay on 03/10/2010 in Reel Talks, Event Updates

Chevy Makes it Easy as ABC*

pluginonchevy_331.jpgNothing can prevent a case of SXSW Scurvy like a chance to recharge. The Chevy Volt Recharge Lounge on the NW entrance of the Austin Convention Center is a place for you to recharge yourself and your devices. A charging bar, tables, and couches are available with lots of outlets for your charging needs.

Posted by melissa on 03/10/2010 in SXSW News, Featured News
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