Why Book with SXSW Housing & Travel?

The SXSW Housing & Travel team strives to assist in making your SXSW experience seamless. Our housing professionals are Austin locals who know the ins and outs of the city. Additionally, they have vast experience working at SXSW, and navigating large events, and large groups that come through Austin. Let…

BY Emily Lively

SXSW Music Weekly Roundup: Black Angels, Yemi Alade, Har Mar Superstar, and More

BY Hailey Hess

Discover Showcasing Artists, Music Mentors, Sessions & More with a 2020 SXSW Music Badge

Each year, SXSW brings together leaders from across the world to Austin, Texas for 10 days of networking, learning, and discovery to explore what’s next in the worlds of film, culture, music, and technology. From March 13-22, 2020 experience a range of music-related Conference programming, live music showcases, and build…

BY Hailey Hess

A Cocktail for Everyone at the SXSW Wellness Expo

Seedlip: A Drink for Every Drinker SXSW is widely known as a laboratory of ideas and the hub for unexpected discoveries, so it only makes sense to find the drink of the future at this year's SXSW Wellness Expo. Transcending the myopic scope of Dry January and leading the sober-curious…

BY Allison Belcher

Lynn Chen Talks About Her Directorial Debut I Will Make You Mine — SXSW Filmmaker In Focus

We're on the home stretch to the 2020 SXSW Film Festival, and we simply can't wait to show you this year's lineup on the silver screens of Austin — so let's take a sneak peek together with the latest entry in our Filmmaker In Focus series. Dive into our Q&A…

BY Neha Aziz

Explore New Avenues in Film and Episodic Distribution

Congrats, you've made something! But now, what do you do? To help you figure out the next steps, we've compiled a list of sessions that will help guide you to the right path for you and your film/episodic project. ####Distribution With an influx of new streaming and digital platforms, there…

BY Neha Aziz

Midnight Shorts: 2019 SXSW Film Festival Selections [Video]

The Features and Episodic Premieres Lineup is here! While you wait for 2020 Shorts Program, revisit some of our Midnight Shorts that played at SXSW 2019. The Midnight Shorts Competition are bite-sized bits for all of your sex, gore, and hilarity cravings. From a neo-sun worshipper to a dynasty of…

BY Neha Aziz

Women in Startups

It's no secret that in the startup and VC world women often receive less funding than men, while other marginalized communities receive even less funding. This trend is seen in all aspects of business – even in this new decade – as evidenced by things like the wage gap and…

BY Nicole Cappabianca