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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.

Recent News

Attend Come & Capture at SXSW Film 2013

Created by jim on December 19, 2012
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.

Film Mentors and Meet the Insiders at SXSW 2013

Created by jim on December 17, 2012

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.

Celebrate the Achievements of 2013’s Breakout Filmmakers at the SXSW Film Awards!

Created by Cori on December 14, 2012

Photo Credit: JW Walthall

The SXSW Film Awards Ceremony celebrates the achievements of the most talented and innovative filmmakers and artists at the SXSW Film Festival. The awards, chosen by both a curated jury and audience opinion, span diverse categories from documentary features, narrative shorts, music videos and poster art.

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