SXSWeek 2009: March 13-22
Interactive: March 13-17
Film: March 13-21
Music: March 18-22
Interactive: March 13-17
Film: March 13-21
Music: March 18-22
SXSW Film: March 13-21, 2009
The SXSW FILM CONFERENCE AND FESTIVAL explores all aspects of the art and business of independent filmmaking. The Conference hosts a five-day adventure in the latest filmmaking trends and new technology, featuring distinguished speakers and mentors. The internationally-acclaimed, nine-day Festival boasts some of the most wideranging programming of any US event of its kind, from provocative documentaries to subversive Hollywood comedies, with a special focus on emerging talents.
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The News Reel - Wednesday, December 3, 2008
Spirits Rising
SXSW alumni abound on the Spirit awards nominee list, including Medicine for Melancholy and The Order Of Myths.
Roman Polanski: No Longer Wanted?
Acclaimed documentary finds itself at the heart of a new dismissal plea.
Finding a Balance
Turbulent times for indies as awards season looms.
It Had to Happen
Get ready for Youtube: The Movie. Seriously.
Final Film Submission Deadline is Right Around the Corner - Submit NOW!!!
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 12TH is the FINAL deadline to submit a film for the 2009 SXSW Film Festival. Don't miss out on the life changing opportunity to be a part of the SXSW experience, the preeminent destination for creative discovery! Filmmakers are invited to submit their new projects ASAP. SXSW considers several different categories of filmmaking: Narrative, Documentary, Experimental, Music Video and Shorts. REMINDER - Submissions can only be entered via the official SXSW Website. Complete submission rules and regulations are available on the website. ONCE AGAIN, in case we forgot to mention it, the final deadline is Friday, December 12, 2008! Submit and stay tuned - the festival will announce its complete film lineup in early February 2009.
SUBMIT HERE by Friday, December 12th.
The News Reel - Tuesday, December 2, 2008
Breakthrough - A Breakdown
Scott Macaulay's afternoon with Gotham Breakthrough directors, including SXSW alum Barry Jenkins.
Sex Sells
Here Films picks up SXSW premiere doc Sex Positive for a March release.
Glory Be To VOD
SXSW 08 Wholphin Shorts Winner, Glory At Sea, makes its YouTube debut.
Come Back VHS, All Is Forgiven!
Attempting to navigate the murky waters of video rental.
Emerging Visions Award Sponsored By Maxell
At the 2009 SXSW Film Festival, Maxell is returning to present the Emerging Visions Award winner with a generous cash prize of $2,500! Maxell will also provide an additional $2,500 to the filmmaker's charity organization of choice. Maxell is excited to sponsor this award again and looks forward to interacting with the filmmaker community directly. Last year, the winner of this award, Jeremiah Zagar for "In A Dream," was also featured in a Maxell print ad which ran in Filmmaker Magazine. Maxell is proud to show their on-going support for films and filmmakers through their participation at SXSW 2009. Join Maxell and hundreds of filmmakers at the SXSW 2009 Film Awards Tuesday, March 17th.
The News Reel - Monday, December 1, 2008
Mammoth Unearthed
The trailer drops for the latest curveball from mercurial SXSW veteran Lukas Moodysson.
Going Dutch
SXSW 08 alum Sascha Paladino throws down a despatch from IDFA.
King of the Box Office
Seth Gordon's surprising follow up to SXSW hit King of Kong scores big at the Thanksgiving box office.
Mumbai and Media
What happens next for Hollywood interests in a bruised India?
The News Reel - Wednesday, November 26, 2008
LA Shake-Up
Festival Director Raddon steps down from LAFF amid simmering Prop 8 controversy.
Attention All Austin Geeks
SXSW '08 premiere Nerdcore Rising showing this Friday at the Alamo Drafthouse.
Criterion: The Next Generation
An exciting new iteration of the DVD imprint par excellence goes live.
YouTube Gets Up To Speed
The online video behemoth finally catches on to HD.
