LGBTQ+ Spotlight at SXSW 2020

The LGBTQ+ community – comprising of those who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, non-binary, gender nonconforming, or any other magical identity in the wide and varied spectrum of this community – make up important pillars across the SXSW Conference, Film, and Music Festivals. As powerful creative forces, strong…

BY Nicole Cappabianca

Looking Beyond the Game Industry Track

For such an important part of modern life, the business of making games can seem very small and insular. Anyone who's made it part of their life will have had the experience of seeing old colleagues in new companies, networking with familiar peers at game industry conferences or spotting a…

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Director Jeremy Teicher on Olympic Dreams World Premiere – SXSW Filmmaker In Focus

Take a look at our interview with director Jeremy Teicher. His film Olympic Dreams world premiered at the 2019 SXSW Film Festival in Narrative Spotlight. Catch it playing in theaters and on VOD on February 14. In your own words, what does this film mean to you? Jeremy Teicher: To…

BY Neha Aziz

Indigenous Musicians Bring Diverse Cultures to Global Audiences

BY SXSWorld

Get Special Access to SXSW EDU on Thursday, March 12 with Your SXSW Badge

The SXSW EDU Conference & Festival is celebrating 10 years this March 9-12, 2020! The dynamic event takes place just a few days before SXSW and brings together education visionaries, industry leaders, and change-makers to explore the future of learning. The final day of SXSW EDU will culminate on Thursday,…

BY Jessica MacCall

SXSW Music Weekly Roundup: Jehnny Beth, LAUNDRY DAY, Sudan Archives, and More

BY Hailey Hess

Angel Kristi Williams Tells Us About Her Romantic Drama Really Love – SXSW Filmmaker In Focus

The 2020 SXSW Film Festival less than a month away! We are almost ready to have y'all here, but before we do, get to know films from our lineup a little bit better with our Filmmaker In Focus series. Check out our Q&A with director Angel Kristi Williams as she…

BY Neha Aziz

Introducing the 2020 SXSW Place by Design Finalists

Now introducing the 2020 Place by Design finalists! These architects, designers, urbanists, and artists will showcase their transformative public design in a fast-paced pitch format competition followed by a Q&A session with the judges on March 16 at SXSW 2020. Five finalists were selected for the degree of social impact…

BY Nicole Cappabianca