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Filmmaker in Focus - 24 Beats Edition

Created by jim on February 19, 2013

The rock don't stop - today's Filmmakers in Focus presents a selection of filmmakers riffing on documentaries screening in the 24 Beats Per Second section, composed of music-related films.

Click on a title below to read the conversation, then start planning your SXSW with our film schedule. Want more info on music at the movies? Head to this page!

  • Lily Keber on Bayou Maharajah: The Tragic Genius of James Booker
  • Reuben Atlas on Brothers Hypnotic
  • Jeanie Finlay on The Great Hip Hop Hoax
  • Andy Capper on Reincarnated
  • Chris Simon & Maureen Gosling on This Ain't No Mouse Music!
  • Your Chance to Score SXSW Fun Money

    Created by chris on February 18, 2013

    Photo courtesy of Antony Ng

    Need some extra cash for South By? Between February 15 and 22, Esurance, the official insurance sponsor of SXSW, is giving you the chance to win $500. Swing by facebook.com/Esurance to check out The SXSW Dream Gig and vote for your favorite of 3 finalists. Once you've voted, you can then quickly enter the sweeps for a shot at $500.

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

    Created by jim on February 18, 2013

    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

    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

    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.

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