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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

Wind Down at the SXSW Film Late Night Saloon

Created by Cori on January 25, 2013

Photo courtesy of JW Walthall Want to relax after a long day of screenings, panels and parties during SXSW Film? Swing by Stephen F’s Bar at the InterContinental Hotel to wind down and network with other SXSW attendees. The bar will be serving until 2am, and is open to the general public.

Don’t forget to check out the other great SXSW Film hot spots at the InterContinental Hotel this year, including the Come & Capture Film Factory and the Fandango Lounge.

Shaquille O'Neal Speaks at SXSW on Monday, March 11

Created by tammy on January 25, 2013

Shaquille O'Neal courtesy the speakerShaquille O'Neal
courtesy the speaker
SXSW Interactive has become a very big gathering with lots of big ideas and big concepts and big-picture thinking. Given this theme of big, we are very excited that one of the biggest personalities from the world of professional sports will speak at the 2013 event. Join us on Monday, March 11 at 12:30pm when we present Shaq Goes Social: The Big Interview.

On the basketball court, Shaq was a four-time NBA champion, a three-time NBA Finals MVP, a two-time NBA scoring champion and a 15-time NBA All-Star. He was also voted Rookie of the Year (1992-93) and Most Valuable Player (1999-2000).

Bay of All Saints back in Austin this Sunday

Created by jim on January 24, 2013

A stunningly intimate, powerful film, Annie Eastman's Bay of All Saints won the Audience Award for Documentary Feature at SXSW 2012, and the film returns to Austin this Sunday, January 27.

Presented as part of the Cine Las Americas Signature Series at the Alamo Drafthouse Village, the film is co-presented by SXSW and will feature a Skype Q&A with Eastman after the screening.

Comedy Hitmaker Chuck Lorre and Author Neil Gaiman Join Forces in a Featured Session at SXSW 2013

Created by tammy on January 24, 2013

Chuck Lorre by Art StreiberChuck Lorre
by Art Streiber
Worlds will collide when the creator of The Big Bang Theory meets the author of The Sandman at SXSW! Top TV comedy hitmaker Chuck Lorre (Two and a Half Men, The Big Bang Theory, Mike & Molly) will make his SXSW debut onstage with best-selling author Neil Gaiman (Coraline, Stardust, and the acclaimed comic book series The Sandman) during a convergent featured session at the SXSW 2013.

"Chuck Lorre: In Conversation with Neil Gaiman" will take place on Saturday, March 9, at 3:30 p.m. in Dell Hall of the Long Center and brings together two of the most accomplished writers in entertainment for a wide-ranging discussion about the creative process. This event (and all Long Center conference programming) is open to Interactive, Film, Music, Gold and Platinum.

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