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Auditorium 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!

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.

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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.

It's hard to imagine SXSW without its longest running Super Sponsor. We're proud to announce the return of Miller Lite as the Official Beer of SXSW. It's lucky number 13 for Miller Lite, with 2013 marking 13 years of SXSW sponsorship.

Just as in years past, registrants will be able to enjoy Miller Lite at events across the board in Music, Film, and Interactive alike. Miller Lite will also be giving out free badges and providing great opportunities for access to parties and events throughout SXSW.

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The SXSW 2013 Trade Show is officially sold out! However, there are still great opportunities to showcase your brand at SXSW exhibitions. The SXSW Gaming Expo features the latest and greatest in gaming and geek culture. The Music Gear Expo is bigger than ever this year, with more space, new features, and of course, the best gear in the industry. In addition, new for 2013, we are introducing The Market at Auditorium Shores, the No. 1 place at SXSW for cutting edge art and fashion vendors.

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Startup Alley, a new track within the Film Conference bringing together the entrepreneur and investor communities within the entertainment world, will feature an array of activities and programming.

Speakers for the day include top investors Matt Mazzeo of Lowercase Capital, well known angel investor Thomas McInerney, Patrick Chung of NEA and Adam Lilling of Plus Capital and Launchpad LA, to name a few. Sessions will also feature game changing entrepreneurs shaping the entertainment industry, such as Casey Pugh, founder of VHX.tv and formerly of Vimeo and Boxee, and Stephan Paternot, co-founder of TheGlobe.com and Slated.

Image from Convento courtesy Factory 25

Two great films from the always fascinating Factory 25 receive the Austin Film Society treatment over the next couple of weeks. This Wednesday, check out Convento from SXSW 2011. The documentary follows Christiaan Zwanikken, a Dutch artist living in a Portuguese monestary who resurrects the deceased local wildlife by reanimating their skeletal remains robotically. This unique film, directed by Jarred Alternan, will be introduced by Factory 25 founder, Matt Grady.

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Compliance, Festival Favorites 2012. Image courtesy Magnolia

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Photo Credit: Lisa HauseGain high-profile brand exposure through sponsoring the Wire Image Studio, the official photography studio of SXSW! The studio is a private, branded space where all important Music, Film and Interactive participants will be photographed.