Film

Film news updates.

Get Around Austin during SXSW 2013 with SXcycles!

Created by Cori on February 25, 2013

Image courtesy of Tern and NBC

Austin traffic got you down? Stop waiting and start moving with SXcycles, the official SXSW bike share program!

Presented by NBC's Revolution, SXcycles equips you with a complimentary Tern Link D8 folding bicycle, lights, lock and helmet. This full service bike share offers a mobile mechanic and tips on how to get around town. Explore Austin and SXSW with this fun, social and eco-friendly transportation alternative. For more fun be sure to check out the Revolution experience at the SXcycles HQ!

Startup Alley Gets Started with Roku's Anthony Wood

Created by jim on February 22, 2013

Anthony Wood image courtesy Roku

SXSW Film is excited to announce that seven-time entrepreneur and Roku CEO/Founder Anthony Wood (pictured) will be kicking off the first annual Startup Alley. Fast Company recently named Roku one of the "50 Most Innovative Companies" for "Leading the Evolution of the Television", so it's appropriate that this conversation with Wood will be moderated by Fast Company executive editor Noah Robischon.

"Watch What Happens Live" Comes to Austin!

Created by Cori on February 22, 2013

Image Courtesy of BravoBravo proves everything is bigger in Texas as the late night live, interactive talk show, "Watch What Happens Live" comes to Austin. Hosted by Andy Cohen, "Watch What Happens Live" travels to SXSW for five shows beginning the week of March 10th, featuring guests from the world of entertainment, politics and pop culture. The series includes lively debates on everything from fashion, 'Bravolebrities' and what celebrity is making headlines that week.

Filmmaker in Focus - Documentary Spotlight: Icons and Global Crises

Created by jim on February 22, 2013

The films in today's Filmmakers in Focus come from our Documentary Spotlight section. Taking on a game-changing porn maverick, a trash icon, the future of the planet, a legendary bathhouse and a "Zen Anarchist", these filmmakers know how to tell a great story and get to the heart of their subjects. You can see the results for yourself at SXSW Film—head to the film schedule to add them do your list. Click on one of the links below to browse through these five interviews, and see all the Filmmakers in Focus to date on this page.

SXSW Comedy 2013 Lineup and Schedule

Created by Samantha on February 21, 2013
Robert Kelly at SXSW 2012 (photo by Cassie Wright) Robert Kelly at SXSW 2012, Photo by Cassie Wright


From March 9-16, SXSW Comedy is proud to present a packed schedule of standup, improv, sketch showcases, live podcast recordings, comedy-focused panels, and parties at venues across downtown Austin. For six years, SXSW Comedy events - open to all SXSW registrants - have brought some of the world’s funniest acts to the festival’s diverse audience. We’re excited to announce the 2013 preliminary lineup and schedule, and will be adding more shows and performers as the festival approaches - visit SXSW.com/comedy for the latest news.

Speaker Spotlights - Crowdfunding 2.0, Startups & Entrepreneurs, and International distribution

Created by jim on February 21, 2013

The three SXSW Film speakers in this edition of Speaker Spotlights can really help you filmmakers.

Learn about developments in Crowdfunding, navigating the world of startups, and the intricate business of international distribution and sales. Click through to add each session to your schedule, and browse the rest of the SXSW Film Conference sessions on the Film Schedule.

The SXSW Video Channel - A Rabbit Hole Par Excellence

Created by L Park on February 20, 2013

The SXSW Video Channel and its sister - brother? third cousin? - SXSW Audio are fabulous places to check out past content and future favorites like this superfun video from 2013 showcasing artist, and intern favorite, Cheers Elephant.

Or perhaps you're in the mood to check out some trailers from the sure to be chock full of fascintating SXSW Film Festival.

Pages