Film
A Conversation with Willem Dafoe, Plus 4 More Sessions Added!
We're delighted to report another great event at the SXSW Film Conference - A Conversation with Willem Dafoe.An iconic, risk-taking actor, Dafoe stars in the SXSW film The Hunter, (pictured above) and is known for working with legendary directors like David Lynch, Lars von Trier, and Werner Herzog, among many others.
In a conversation moderated by Eugene Hernandez (Film Society of Lincoln Center), Dafoe will discuss his career to date, one marked by the diversity and gravitas that makes him such a unique performer.
Toast the Best at SXSW Film
You can help us toast the best and brightest films and filmmakers this year at the SXSW 2012 Film Awards Ceremony and the Film Awards Reception, both proudly presented by VEAM. The festivities will begin at 6:30 in Brush Square Park on Tuesday, March 13 with the Awards Reception and then carry over into the Vimeo Theater in Exhibit Hall 2 of the Austin Convention Center for the official awards ceremony. From complimentary drinks to red carpet glitz, there's no better one-two punch at SXSW Film.
Filmmakers in Focus: The Do-Deca-Pentathlon's Jay & Mark Duplass
Filmmakers in Focus talks to brother filmmaking duo Jay and Mark Duplass whose film, The Do-Deca Pentathlon is premiering in the Narrative Spotlight section of SXSW 2012.
2012 Excellence in Film Title Design Finalists Revealed!
Now entering its 3rd successful year, the SXSW Film Design Awards return for 2012, and the quality remains consistently outstanding.
We pleased to announce the finalists for this year's Excellence in Title Design Awards. See the list below, and view a sneak preview on our Film Design Awards page, but the best way to see all the nominees is to check out the the special screening, presented by iStockphoto and in collaboration with AIGA Austin.
SXSW Film Trailers: America's Parking Lot
Jonny Mars' documentary America's Parking Lot takes place among the Dallas Cowboys' tailgating community, a phenomenon as essential to game day as Tony Romo. However, when the Cowboy's move to a new billion-dollar stadium, "the shifting politics and economics of major league sports threaten to dissolve friendships and traditions".One Week Left to Enter Esurance Sweepstakes
SXSW is proud to have Esurance as one of the newest additions to our family of sponsors for 2012. To kick off their participation with SXSW, Esurance is going big with the Go Platinum Sweepstakes*.
You've got one week left to get in on the chance to win a 10-night hotel stay in downtown Austin, $1,000 travel money, and 2 Platinum badges to the 2012 events. Between now and February 27, the Esurance Go Platinum Sweepstakes will offer the chance to win the primo package to this year’s events.
SAGIndie & the Writers Guild at SXSW
If you're a SXSW Filmmaker or Panelist, be sure to stop by the SAGIndie/WGAWest reception at Lanai on Monday, March 12. And with official reps from both organizations on hand, the reception is sure to have everything you could ask for: food, drinks and pertinent career info. Can't make the reception? Stop by the SAGIndie booth from Monday, March 12 through Thursday, March 14 at the SXSW 2012 Trade Show. Hours and info here.
SXSW Film Trailers: Brooklyn Castle
Don't miss Brooklyn Castle, an uplifting documentary receiving its world premiere at SXSW Film 2012. The film goes to the heart of an "inner-city school where more than 65 percent of students are from homes with incomes below the federal poverty level -- that also happens to have the best, most winning junior high school chess team in the country."
Film Conference Spotlight: “Filmmakers Guide to Capitol Hill Politics”
We live in a time of political turmoil. Now more than ever filmmakers have an opportunity to impact public policies and laws with a compelling story, but the world of politics can be tricky to navigate.
Join a bipartisan panel of high powered Congressional staffers in Filmmakers Guide to Capitol Hill Politics for a behind the scenes look at how laws and policies are made in Washington, how to connect with the right people and how to position your film for maximum political impact. The session will be moderated by Jody Arlington (pictured) of Impact Arts + Film Fund.
Veam at SXSW
SXSW is proud to welcome Veam as the presenter of the SXSW Film Awards Reception and the SXSW Film Awards Ceremony. Veam grants musicians and filmmakers the ability to showcase all their creations on an original mobile app. It's not only easy, but it protects the content bought by your fans with a patented DRM technology. And best of all? The "Veam @SXSW" app will be accessible to all registrants, allowing them to preview your masterpieces with absolutely no streaming lags while they roam SXSW.
