SXSW 2009 is working with the Austin Parks and Recreation Department to bring you a fantastic program of free events - yes, free - at George Washington Carver Museum & Cultural Center.

The film program includes a special Youth Filmmaking Workshop on Stop Motion Animation, led by Gary Schwartz of Austin School of Film. Kids age 13-19 can work on a hip-hop music video, with the result being screened at SXSW with the Texas High School Shorts program on Saturday, March 21st, Alamo South Lamar.

The workshop takes place Saturday, March 14th & Sunday, March 15th 9am-5pm. Also on Sunday, March 15, another High School Shorts Screening features a special Film Competition for students enrolled in Texas high schools, judged by filmmakers and industry folk. The

re will be prizes, so check it out!

For full details on the Carver Center events, click here. See you there!