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.
Photo courtesy of Bonus Creative Week MX
The many international organizations, tech companies, filmmakers and bands who attend SXSW know full well how they can further their careers, take their businesses to the next level and make great contacts at SXSW.
Mexico is joining the fold with a bigger presence this year. SXSW, in conjunction with Bonus Creative, held a networking and mentoring event in Mexico City on January 22.
SXSW Film Team, courtesy Annie Ray
Questions for Janet Pierson and the SXSW Film Team? Ask us anything! Following the announcement of our Features lineup this Thursday, January 31, the Programming team will be at your disposal for a Reddit AMA (Ask Me Anything).
Join us at 3:00pm CST/4:00pm EST and we'll answer all your questions about the awesome 2013 lineup, how to make the most of SXSW Film, can't miss panels in the Film Conference or whatever else is on your mind.
More than five hundred companies submitted their web-based products to the fifth annual SXSW Interactive Accelerator. Competition was tough and we're extremely grateful for all of the great submissions we received this year. Congratulations to all the finalists who will be showcasing their products during SXSW Interactive on Monday and Tuesday, March 11 and 12 at the Hilton Austin Downtown. Get more SXSW Interactive Accelerator information here.
Click here for a complete listing of SXSW 2013 Interactive Accelerator finalists
Click here for a complete listing of SXSW 2013 Music Accelerator finalists
Vu Bui demonstrating DSLR at SXSW 2012, courtesy Sam Seizert
The Come & Capture Film Factory, new for SXSW Film 2013, encourages registrants to learn, discuss, explore and interact with the newest tools for creating content and go out and capture their experiences at SXSW. With panels and workshops running the gamut from smartphone movie making to the latest options for video collaboration, the Come and Capture Film Factory is a hub you’ll want to return to day after day.
Taking place March 9–12 from 11AM to 6PM and located at the InterContinental Stephen F. Austin Hotel in the Capital Ballroom, Section B, each day will include a panel and workshop with the space turning into a demo pavillion in the afternoon with products from companies including: WeVideo, Mozilla, BlackMagic Design, Clinch Labs, Equilibrium and Olloclip.
SXsocial is the way to meet and network with registrants before, during and after the event. This year we have made it even easier to find your colleagues, clients, partners, or new connections among SXSW registrants. You can search by name, position, company, country, industry and more. Find someone you are interested in meeting? Send them a message or "star" them to mark them as a favorite for later.
New! 2014 dates!
Interactive: March 7–11
Film: March 7–16
Music: March 11–16
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