SXSW News

Learn From a Local! Austinite Kat Candler Shares Insider Tips

Created by jim on March 8, 2013
Film

Kat CandlerWelcome to the first edition of Learn from a Local! Guest writer Joe Marshall talks to Austin film folks, on a mission to extract valuable intel on local tips and tricks, and how to get the best out of your SXSW experience.

Kat Candler (pictured) is a seasoned filmmaker and festival veteran whose work routinely wins showings at Sundance, Slamdance, the Los Angeles Film Festival and - of course - here. Writer and director of Black Metal (screening at SXSW 2013) , she teaches film at the University of Texas in between developing new features like the forthcoming Nikki is a Punk Rocker and Hellion (two films that make compelling cases for punk-rocking and hell-raising, respectively). Running around town shooting Black Metal seems to have taught her a thing or two about Austin cuisine. The key? Breakfast tacos.

I Pity the Fool Who Misses This Party!

Created by Cori on March 8, 2013
Film Interactive

Image Courtesy of National Geographic

In advance of its upcoming television series, the National Geographic Channel is hosting (what’s sure to be) an epic party celebrating the decade that made us who – and what – we are today: the 1980s. Featuring mash-up mastermind Girl Talk, the party fuses the ‘80s and today as it pays homage to some of the most influential moments in music, technology and political history.

On Sunday, March 10, head over to Antone’s at 9:00 pm . Need help finding it? Just keep an eye out for Doc’s DeLorean, the General Lee and the A-Team van. VJ Ian Edgar will kick things off with an insane ‘80s tribute, and then Girl Talk will bring it back to today with one of his signature pop collages. Don’t worry if you break a sweat busting out moves like Kevin Bacon – there will be plenty of Drakaar Noir and Love’s Baby Soft perfume to freshen up.

Be sure to RSVP and visit the site!

Depeche Mode to Perform at SXSW

Created by melissa on March 8, 2013
Music

Following on the heels of their panel announcement, Depeche Mode have confirmed their first ever showcase at SXSW on Friday, March 15th. Presented by Yahoo!, this exclusive show will take place at Austin’s Brazos Hall with Depeche Mode scheduled to take the stage at 10pm. The concert will give lucky fans an exclusive preview of the band’s new album, Delta Machine, which is due out on Columbia Records on March 26th.

What's Happening! March 8 - Film and Interactive

Created by L Park on March 8, 2013
Happening Music Film Interactive

SXSW Registrationphoto by Michael Brown

Welcome to SXSW good people! What's Happening! is a look at a handful of Conference and Festival events published twice daily. With so much going on out there, we offer this handy guide full of groovy suggestions but it's just a drop in an ocean of kick-ass programming.

Some helpful informationals:

Pick Three - Dustin Payseur of Beach Fossils

Created by L Park on March 7, 2013
Music LPQ/P3

One day I was out and about and I heard these sublime indie sounds with some delightful New Order undertones and quickly started Shazaming away and away and it was Beach Fossils over and over. Since then they've been a fave and there's loads of excitement about their second album, Clash the Truth, which just came out last month.

Filmmakers in Focus - A Trip to the Dark Side with Midnighters

Created by jim on March 7, 2013
Film

Oh, it gets dark. This edition of Filmmakers in Focus takes on some of the filmmakers in our Midnighters section. Vincenzo "Cube" Natali is back with Haunter; Calvin Reeder brings us into the mind of The Rambler; and Simon Barrett does double duty as You're Next helmer, and one of the many directors on S/V/H/S.

Venue Views - Alamo Ritz & SXSatellites

Created by jim on March 7, 2013
Film

Image courtesy Michael Buckner

An Austin institution, the Alamo Drafthouse is as much a part of local lore as breakfast tacos and Willie Nelson, and SXSW will once again be hosting a whole range of films in some of their unique theaters.

The Alamo Ritz is in the heart of 6th Street, with two great theaters that allow you to order food and drinks (including liquor!) from the comfort of your seat. There's a whole host of film options, including Midnighters, Visions, Documentary and Narrative Spotlight categories and more!

SX Lockers - Open Tomorrow!

Created by Cori on March 7, 2013
Music Film Interactive

Image Courtesy of Mobile Charging Lockers Take a load off with SX Lockers to appreciate SXSW’s amazing programming, films, parties and shows without having to haul around your bags, coats and laptops.

With 24 hour security, you can feel safe storing your luggage in the adjacent bag + coat check area, or leaving your phone to charge in our powered locker system.

Located on 2nd & Trinity and open from 10:00am-3:00am, come and go as you please from daily panel sessions and late-night showcases. Click here to pre-register your locker now!

Support Architecture for Humanity and EFF During SXSW Interactive 2013

Created by tammy on March 7, 2013
Interactive

SXSW Interactive brings together an amazing array of digital creatives from across the United States and around the world. While in Austin, these attendees learn, network, laugh, and build connections that lead to life-long relationship. Another activity that is vital to the SXSW experience is helping to support organizations that help improve our global community. For 2013, the two organizations that SXSW is helping to support are Architecture for Humanity and the Electronic Frontier Foundation.

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