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.

Photo Credit: Merrick Ales

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.

Photo: Cal Holman

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.

DVD/BLU-RAY

Compliance, Festival Favorites 2012. Image courtesy Magnolia

COMPLIANCE
Festival Favorites, 2012
January 8

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.

DVD/BLU-RAY

Killer Joe, Headliners 2012. Image courtesy LD Entertainment

KILLER JOE
Headliners, 2012
December 21

Image courtesy Sam Seizert

A brand new event for 2013, Come and Capture Film Factory will offer panels, workshops and demos of new filmmaking tools, plus the opportunity for registrants to get hands-on experience.

Come and sample the new products, use them to capture some of your SXSW experience and then share the results with the SXSW community through SXSW’s online channels.

Image from SXSW 2012, courtesy Travis Ball

Film Mentor sessions are a great way to get insider information from the people on the frontlines of the industry. These one-on-one interactions will let you gain the essential insider assistance for advancing your career. New for 2013, we're introducing Meet the Insiders. These one hour sessions will let you meet two experts in a Q&A and open discussion setting.

THEATRICAL

Yelling to the Sky, Spotlight Premieres 2011. Image courtesy Filmmakers IN OUR NATURE
Narrative Spotlight, 2012
Opens today in Austin - filmmakers in attendance 12/14 & 12/15