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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.

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A Conversation with Jay Bond & Ian Albinson at Title Design Awards

Created by jim on February 27, 2013
Film

L-R: Jay Bond, courtesy Oily Film Company Inc.; Ian Albinson, courtesy Raedia Albinson

Celebrating the unsung heroes of the world of Title Design, SXSW will again host a special screening of our Title Design Award finalists.

The screening will take place Monday, March 11, 9:30pm in the Vimeo Theater, and we're pleased to reveal that field leaders Jay Bond and Ian Albinson will be conducting a conversation as part of the event.

Jay is an award-winning main titles designer and broadcast editor, and co-founder of Oily Film Company Inc. Oily were responsible for 2012 Award-winner Les Bleus de Ramville.

The SXSW Video Channel - Awesomeness in Motion

Created by L Park on February 27, 2013
Music Film Interactive

The SXSW Video Channel and its life partner, SXSW Audio, are both most excellent places to spend your pre-fest time.

SXSW Video offers many fine content options including music videos, film trailers and clips from past performances and featured speakers.

Why, you could hang out and watch FKi featuring Retro Sushi's video for "Stuntin." It takes place in front of a Waffle House and features a bike gang, something we're fond of here at the SXSW. Also, I sort of love that there's someone in the world called Retro Sushi.

Find Unique Fashion and Art at The Market at Auditorium Shores!

Created by Cori on February 27, 2013
Music Film

Auditorium Shores Courtesty of Extreme Air ShotsThe Market, a new addition to SXSW’s annual Auditorium Shores music series, is the best place to find clothing, jewelry and art during SXSW Music. This year, The Market will feature a curated selection of stands by vintage and independent vendors from across the country, including:

Filmmakers in Focus - Texas Hot Shots Part Deux!

Created by jim on February 26, 2013
Film

Following our previous selection of Texas names in our Filmmakers in Focus interview series, we're delighted to deliver another lively batch of folks working out of the Lone Star State!

Click on a title below to read the conversation, then start planning your SXSW with our film schedule.

  • PJ Raval on Before You Know It
  • Bryan Poyser on The Bounceback
  • Emily Hagins on Grow up Tony Phillips
  • Geoff Marslett on Loves Her Gun
  • Al Reinert on An Unreal Dream:

    • Connect with Film at the SXSW Trade Show

    Created by jim on February 26, 2013
    Film
    Image courtesy GOOD RECORDS - The Series

    Get an inside look at the auditioning process during SXSW's first ever Casting Call Series - hosted each day at 2pm on Next Stage! Join Casting Director Beth Sepko as she casts her current project GOOD RECORDS - The Series (pictured above) and Casting Director Vicky Boone as she searches for the faces of her latest project, HELLION. Check here for character breakdowns, sample videos and for information on how you can audition for a role!

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