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SXSW Alumni Among Spirit Award Nominations

Created by jim on November 28, 2012
Film

Dree Hemingway and Besedka Johnson at the Starlet world premiere. Image courtesy Tim Strauss

A huge congratulations to the many SXSW alumni included in the 2013 Film Independent Spirit Award nominations! Among the list of nominees are SXSW world premieres Starlet, Gimme The Loot and Gayby, along with audience favorites like Bernie, Killer Joe, and more.

See the full list of our alumni nominees below, and head over to this page for the full lineup and more details. The winners will all be revealed on Saturday, February 23.

Upgrade Your Badge to Get the Most Out of SXSW

Created by jim on November 27, 2012
Film Interactive

Image from SXSW 2012 Film & Interactive Fusion Party, courtesy Jojo Marion If you are already attending SXSW Film or Interactive take advantage of all that SXSW has to offer by upgrading your badge to Gold or Platinum. Gold badge holders get access to all things Interactive and Film including networking events, film screenings, parties, sessions and more. Gold badge holders get the full SXSW experience by immersing in both events.

There's Still Time to Submit Your Texas High School Film!

Created by jim on November 19, 2012
Film

TX High School Film Competition Are you a young filmmaker in a Texas High School? Send us your films, and be part of the 10th Annual Texas High School Film Competition at SXSW 2013.

The competition is open to all students from 9th through 12th grade, enrolled in a Texas High School, and films must be below 5 minutes.

Check out the Texas High School Competition page here to read full rules and regulations, then head to the shopping cart to submit your film. Act fast, the deadline is December 14!

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