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SXSW Accelerator Finalists Announced!

Created by tammy on January 29, 2013
Music Film Interactive

More than five hundred companies submitted their web-based products to the fifth annual SXSW Interactive Accelerator. Competition was tough and we're extremely grateful for all of the great submissions we received this year. Congratulations to all the finalists who will be showcasing their products during SXSW Interactive on Monday and Tuesday, March 11 and 12 at the Hilton Austin Downtown. Get more SXSW Interactive Accelerator information here.

Click here for a complete listing of SXSW 2013 Interactive Accelerator finalists

Click here for a complete listing of SXSW 2013 Music Accelerator finalists

Discover the Come & Capture Film Factory - Programming Announced!

Created by jim on January 28, 2013
Music Film Interactive

Vu Bui demonstrating DSLR at SXSW 2012, courtesy Sam Seizert

The Come & Capture Film Factory, new for SXSW Film 2013, encourages registrants to learn, discuss, explore and interact with the newest tools for creating content and go out and capture their experiences at SXSW. With panels and workshops running the gamut from smartphone movie making to the latest options for video collaboration, the Come and Capture Film Factory is a hub you’ll want to return to day after day.

Taking place March 9–12 from 11AM to 6PM and located at the InterContinental Stephen F. Austin Hotel in the Capital Ballroom, Section B, each day will include a panel and workshop with the space turning into a demo pavillion in the afternoon with products from companies including: WeVideo, Mozilla, BlackMagic Design, Clinch Labs, Equilibrium and Olloclip.

Take a Break at The Music Gear Expo Lounge

Created by Cori on January 28, 2013
Music

Photo Courtesy of JW WalthallThe Music Gear Expo Lounge is the perfect place to take a break and network with other music fans and gear experts during a full day of SXSW programming.

The lounge, located at the heart of the SXSW 2013 Music Gear Expo features a full bar, comfortable seating and free WiFi – not to mention daily happy hours from 4-5pm! The Music Gear Expo is free and open to the public.

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