SXSWeek 2010: March 12-21
Interactive: March 12-16
Film: March 12-20
Music: March 17-21
Interactive: March 12-16
Film: March 12-20
Music: March 17-21
Film Parties & Lounges
Friday March 13
SXSW Film Opening Party - Sponsored by A&E IndieFilms
10:00 pm -
1:00 am
Buffalo Billiards 201 E. 6th St.
SXSW Film is turning 16 this year and you're invited to the opening night celebration. Enjoy drinks with the film industry's elite and rising stars! (Make sure to stop by the Natural American Spirit table on the smoking deck.)
Saturday March 14
Texas Association of Film Commissions Reception
4:00 pm -
6:00 pm
Iron Cactus 606 Trinity
TexMex it with the Texas Association of Film Commissions!
Filmmaker or Panelist Badge Required
"Get in the Game" with Voodoo Cowboy Entertainment
6:00 pm -
8:00 pm
Aces Lounge 222 E. 6th St.
Voodoo Cowboy Entertainment invites you to a screening party for THE 2 BOBS, an off the wall, one of a kind, Austin, gamer comedy written and directed by Tim McCanlies (Secondhand Lions, Iron Giant). Drink, then dare to take on 2 former Frag Dolls at Halo 3. Good enough to beat professional gamers? Get a prize! Competition starts at 6:30.
PBS' Interactive Social Media & Online Video Studio
6:00 pm -
8:00 pm
Join us for conversation, food & drinks, music, and special guests at 406 E 6th St. For updates join PBS Engage/SXSW event on Facebook & pbs.org/sxsw
SAINT MISBEHAVIN: THE WAVY GRAVY MOVIE Premiere Party
8:00 pm -
11:00 pm
Maggie Mae’s Gibson Room 323 E. 6th St.
Please join us to celebrate our World Premiere of Saint Misbehavin' The Wavy Gravy Movie.
Good Eats, drinks, great music with special guests and Wavy Gravy himself.
B-Side Late-Night Bash
10:00 pm -
1:00 am
123 East 7th Street @ Brazos
***Join Austin-based distributor B-Side Entertainment in celebrating the launch of its 2009 film slate with late-night drinks and live music by Diagonals.
Filmmaker or Panelist Badge Required
IFC Films Party
11:00 pm -
1:00 am
Karma Lounge 119 W. 8th St. (at Colorado)
IFC Films invites you to celebrate the 2009 partnership between IFC Festival Direct and SXSW'09. Featuring five films at the SXSW Film Festival and on demand nationwide including the world premiere of Joe Swanberg's "Alexander the Last". RSVP required at ifcsxsw@gmail.com
BREAKING UPWARDS Premiere Party
11:30 pm -
2:00 am
Mugshots 407 E. 7th St.
Enjoy drinks specials and celebrate the world premiere with cast and crew.
Sunday March 15
Kodak Sunday Brunch
11:00 am -
1:00 pm
Brush Square Park 5th/Neches - Across from the Austin Convention Center
Filmmakers and panelists are invited to sit back and enjoy the breakfast taco bar and a mimosa/Bloody Mary with Kodak and the film industry elite.
Filmmaker or Panelist Badge Required
The SXSW Block Party
4:00 pm -
6:00 pm
Film + Interactive Trade Show
The Block Party, modeled after the popular pub crawl, is a new addition to the 2009 Trade Show. Talk with exhibitors in a festive atmosphere and enjoy complimentary appetizers and beverages.
SXSW Filmmaker BBQ
5:00 pm -
8:00 pm
Maggie Mae's 323 E. 6th St.
Join ASCAP, 5 Alarm Music, and the Montana Film Office for the Fourth Annual SXSW Filmmaker BBQ and celebrate the premiere of the film "Still Bill" featuring Bill Withers.
5–6:30pm Private Reception - Filmmaker or Panelist Badge Required
A MAKE-OUT Party!
5:00 pm -
7:00 pm
The Belmont 305 W. 6th St.
Austin Full Service Music and the Nashville Film Festival are throwing a party! Celebrating Festival Circuit Sensation and Official SXSW Film Selection "MAKE-OUT with VIOLENCE"
We'll have soundtracks, actors, and a prom dress! Featuring Free Drinks , Music from the film, Giveaways and a live performance from Full Service Music artists Mr. Lewis and the Funeral Five.
PBS' Interactive Social Media & Online Video Studio
6:00 pm -
8:00 pm
Join us for conversation, food & drinks, music, and special guests at 406 E. 6th St. For updates join PBS Engage/SXSW event on Facebook & pbs.org/sxsw
MY SUICIDE Premiere Party
8:00 pm -
11:00 pm
Stubb's 801 Red River
Toast the filmmakers of MY SUICIDE and celebrate their SXSW premiere. Live music by Blue October on Stubb’s Indoor Stage.
SAY MY NAME afterparty in RED FEZ!
9:30 pm -
11:00 pm
Red Fez 209B West 5th Street
Join us at the screening and then come to the only hip hop party in town!
3rd Annual Film Florida Fish Fry
10:00 pm -
12:00 am
The Wave 408 E. 6th St.
Enjoy a taste of Florida and the Bahamas with Film Florida. What goes better with a cold brew than beer-battered fried fish, conch fritters, key lime tarts, and more!
FOUR BOXES Premiere Party
11:30 pm -
2:00 am
The Tap Room 311 Colorado St.
Enjoy a drink with the filmmakers that brought you FOUR BOXES and celebrate the world premiere.
Monday March 16
DGA Reception
5:00 pm -
7:00 pm
Lambert's Downtown Barbeque 401 W. 2nd St.
Celebrate SXSW 2009 Filmmakers with the Directors Guild of America. Join DGA for tasty food and drinks in a great venue.
Filmmaker/Panelist Badge or DGA Membership Card Required
PBS' Interactive Social Media & Online Video Studio
6:00 pm -
8:00 pm
Join us for conversation, food & drinks, music, and special guests at 406 E. 6th St. For updates join PBS Engage/SXSW event on Facebook & pbs.org/sxsw
SAG Indie/Writers Guild of America, West Reception
7:00 pm -
9:00 pm
Lenai 422 Congress Ave. Ste. C
Filmmakers and panelists are invited to enjoy drinks and appetizers with SAGIndie and the WGA, West in a new hip Austin bar.
Filmmaker or Panelist Badge Required
SXSW Interactive / Film Fusion Party Hosted by Whrrl and JavaFX
8:00 pm -
10:00 pm
Red Eyed Fly 715 Red River
Whrrl and JavaFX invite you to join us for an evening of food, drinks and world-class entertainment at the official SXSW Film & Interactive "Fusion" party! Hosted bar and appetizers, the launch of Whrrl v2.0, and world premiere of Sparhusen, featuring actress Illeana Douglas.
The Annual Chronicle Film Bash
9:00 pm -
1:00 am
La Zona Rosa 612 W. 4th St.
Join 'The Austin Chronicle' and Natural American Spirit for 'The Austin Chronicle' Film Bash on Monday, March 16! Grab a drink on us, eat food from local Austin restaurants and listen to live music from The Black and White Years. Make sure to stop by the Natural American Spirit table on the smoking deck or the 'Austin Chronicle' booth during the Film Trade Show to get your invitation to the party.
Technicolor presents the “Observe and Report” Premiere Party
11:00 pm -
2:00 am
Emo's 603 Red River
Celebrate the SXSW premiere of Warner Brothers’ OBSERVE AND REPORT with Technicolor. Enjoy drinks and share movie quotes with party-goers in Austin's best venue for Alternative lounging, located at 6th/Red River.
Tuesday March 17
SXSW Film Awards Reception - Sponsored by Film in North Carolina
7:00 pm -
8:00 pm
Brush Square Park: SXSW East Tent 5th and Neches - Across from the Austin Convention Center Theater
Toast independent film's rising stars at this year's SXSW Film Awards Reception. This pre-awards party, sponsored by Film in North Carolina, starts the evening off right.
SXSW Film Awards - Sponsored by Film in North Carolina
8:00 pm -
9:00 pm
Austin Convention Center Theater
Celebrate SXSW 2009's brightest stars! The '09 Film Awards will be emceed by Austin's own, Jimmie Roulette, who's performed on Comedy Central's Premium Blend and the HBO Comedy Festival in Las Vegas. This year's Film Awards is sure to be unlike any other.
SXSW Film Closing Party - Hosted by Natural American Spirit
9:00 pm -
2:00 am
Maggie Mae's 323 E. 6th St.
You won't want to miss the bash that officially closes the 2009 SXSW Film Conference. Good company and complimentary food and beverages are sure to make this an unforgettable event.
Lounges
ZonePerfect's live.create. lounge
503 Neches St, northeast corner of intersection
Nourish your creativity. Discover the latest SXSW film trailers, art and emerging bands at live.create. lounge (503 Neches Street). From an exclusive VH1 Save The Music Foundation Concert to nationally known acts like The Ruse, to Lone Star favorite The Bart Crow Band, you'll get an earful that you won't forget while refueling with the latest ZonePerfect® Nutrition Bar flavors. live.create.
Hours: March 14 - 17; 2:00pm - 10:00pm
Fuze Lounge
First floor of the Austin Convention Center, outside of Exhibit Hall 5Visit the Fuze Beverage Lounge in the Austin Convention Center, open to everyone looking to pop a squat and relax. A place to get away for a bit with free cold samples, music, and other festivities. Lounge around with Fuze Beverage March 12-21 10-5pm.
Hours: March 13 - 21; 10:00am - 5:00pm
PepsiCo Podcast Playground
Austin Convention Center, Palazzo area - corner of 1st and Trinity StreetPepsiCo supports and enables your digital lifestyle at SXSW '09. Check out the PepsiCo Podcast Playground where you can broadcast directly to your adoring fan-base from one of four state-of-the art podcast stations. Stick around after your simulcast to sample some awesome new PepsiCo products at the beverage bar. Be sure to tag all your experiences with PepsiCo at SxSW with #pepsxsw and follow our us on Twitter for up to the minute event info @pepsicosxsw
Hours: March 13-17; 9:00am - 6:00pm
Sierra Mist Ruby Splash Sun Lounge
4th and Trinity St, west of Registrant's Lounge
Get Recharged at the Sierra Mist Ruby Splash Sun Lounge. Sierra Mist is proud to announce their new and unique flavor combination of lemon, lime and a splash of ruby grapefruit as an exclusive preview at the South by Southwest festival. Stop by for free wifi, recharging stations for your electronics and of course just to refresh your body with complimentary Sierra Mist Ruby Splash at our Sun Lounge every day from 12-7 next to the registrants lounge. And don't forget our daily Happy Hour featuring Sierra Mist Ruby Splash signature cocktails daily from 1-2.
Hours: March 13-21; 12:00pm - 7:00pm
Adobe Day Stage Cafe
Grab a drink or a bite to eat in between panels and the trade show visits in this casual atmosphere. Located next to the Film/Interactive Trade Show
Hours: March 13 - 17; 8:30am - 6:00pmRegistrants' Lounge
Brush Square Park at the corner of 4th St & Neches, adjacent to the Hilton and Austin Convention CenterThe SXSW Registrant Lounge provides a comfortable space which is conveniently located as you regroup and transition from daytime activities in the Convention Center to nighttime events in downtown Austin. Refreshments provided courtesy of Miller Lite, Fuze, ZonePerfect, and Pepsico.
Hours: March 13 - 21; 4:00 - 7:00pm
Trade Show Bar
The SXSW Trade Show Bar is back! Enjoy drinks during trade show hours with happy hour (comlimentary drinks) from 3pm-4pm each day. (Except during Block Party)
Hours: March 14-16 and March 18-20 from Noon - 6:00pm*
(*Closes at 4pm on March 16 and 20)
