SXSW Film Conference: Panels, Workshops, Mentors and More

The SXSW Film Conference is the perfect partner to the Films themselves, presenting a unique opportunity to engage first hand with the leading filmmakers, movers and shakers that make the industry tick.

Featuring panels, workshops, meetings and more, this is a great way to discover and explore the workings of the industry from the inside out.

• Alphabetical List of 2010 Accepted Films
• Printable Film Grid PDF (1.2mb)
• Alphabetical List of 2010 Film Conference Panels
• Quick Links: List of Panels | Screenings Overview | Film Schedule | SXSW Winners
• Check Out the 2010 Confirmed Film Panels & Conversations
• Explore the 2010 SXSW Workshop Offerings
• SXSW Film Design Awards
• See Alphabetical Listing of Highlighted SXSW Film Conference Speaker Alums From the Past 16 Years

Conversations

Every year, SXSW Film conversations attract large, eager crowds, presenting the rare opportunity to witness some of the sharpest minds of the business engaging in stimulating, informative and productive dialogue. Drawing from an international pool of filmmakers, industry luminaries and other major players, the conversations comprise something of a masterclass in the art, business and pleasure of film.

To get a better idea of the kind of thing you can expect, take a look at last year's Conversation with Bob Berney...

Workshops

Jeffrey Tambor's Acting Workshop
Photo By Dustin Downing

SXSW workshops are a way to get down to the nitty gritty of film with leading industry figures - witness first hand how they work and learning to apply their knowledge to your own working methods. With subjects ranging from acting skills to constructing the perfect trailer, the workshops are a great way to absorb some of the essential skills you need to move ahead with your career.

Panel Presentations

SXSW Film Panels gather together groups of industry experts for a lively moderated discussion, culminating in an impassioned Q&A. Subjects can be anything from specific films, to new technologies, to festival how-tos. They're a great way to absorb a wide range of knowledge, opinions and issues, with ample opportunity for audience participation.

Mini-Meetings

The panel-like Mini-Meetings are detailed, tightly focussed sessions dealing with specific issues within the industry, and could involve anything from Legal Issues to distribution models to connecting with your audience.

Mentor Sessions

Mentor sessions consist of short, sharp, one-on-one encounters with select panelists across a huge range of disciplines. Expect to get quick answers to those burning questions you've been sitting on for so long.

Filmmaker Curt Ellis Gets His Mentor On
Photo By John Pesina