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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.

A nexus of discovery and collaborative energy, SXSW Film celebrates the art and business of the possible.

Recent News

New Initiatives on the Next Stage!

Created by Cori on January 11, 2013
Music Film Interactive

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.

Reach Thousands with Airport Security Tray Branding!

Created by Cori on January 10, 2013
Music Film Interactive

Image courtesy of SecurityPoint Media Starting this year, SXSW is working with SecurityPoint Media, the leading producer of airport security tray art, to provide wide reaching and valuable advertising space for brands aiming to reach the thousands of people coming to Austin for SXSW this March.

Register By Tomorrow And Save!

Created by jordan on January 10, 2013
Music Film Interactive

Auditorium Shores at SXSW 2012. Photo Courtesy: Extreme AirshotsAuditorium Shores at SXSW 2012. Photo Courtesy: Extreme Airshots

The third registration deadline is nearing! Register for SXSW 2013 by 11:59 CT this Friday, January 11th to save off of the walk-up rate of a Platinum, Gold, Music, Film, or Interactive badge.

Come join us in Austin, Texas on March 8-17 and experience all the great showcases, screenings, panels, keynotes, and parties SXSW has to offer! SXSW 2013 is sure to be the best yet so register today to make sure you’re part of the action this spring!

SXSW Dream Gig Up for Grabs, Courtesy of Esurance

Created by chris on January 10, 2013
Music Film Interactive

As a returning Super Sponsor of SXSW, Esurance is offering one lucky person the chance to be their official correspondent through The SXSW Dream Gig.

The winner of The SXSW Dream Gig will score a 10-night stay at the Hilton Austin, a Platinum Badge, an iPad®, and $2,000 in travel money. In return, the official correspondent for Esurance will cover the entire SXSW scene, contribute to a series of daily videos, and share their observations and insights with the world.

When Will I Know If My Film Is Accepted to SXSW?

Created by jim on January 9, 2013
Film

Photo: Jesse Knish/WireImage

If you submitted a film you will receive an email from SXSW confirming that we have received your entry or if your entry is incomplete. All filmmakers will be sent a notification of their film's final status no later than Friday, February 8, 2013.

No news is good news! If you haven't heard from us yet it means your film is still in the running. Please don't feel panicked unless you still haven't heard from us at all by Friday, February 8, 2013. However, it gets pretty hectic around here. If you haven't heard anything by February 8, please feel free to check in with us after that date. For more general information on SXSW Film, check out our FAQ page.

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