There are 94 naturally occurring elements, from hydrogen to plutonium. Their stories reveal the intimate details of our lives, our relationships with our natural resources, and the patterns of our economies.
94 Element…
Intermediate
Presenters
Angus Keith, Graham Holt, Mike Paterson, Sarah George
William Hertling, author of Avogadro Corp: The Singularity is Closer than it Appears, will read from his new novel, A.I. Apocalypse.
Nominated for the Prometheus Award for Best Novel, and recommended by luminaries such…
It's every filmmakers end goal to get their project out in front of as many eyes as possible and in an age where distribution is more DIY and in their hands than ever, how are studios and film distributors evolving along…
Intermediate
Presenters
Arianna Bocco, Dan Guando, James Shapiro, Peter Van Steemburg, Bret Berg
Being well-branded and communicating that brand efficiently to the specific buyers of that brand is critically important so that you can relax and concentrate on the craft that inspired you in the first place.
Join Los …
Intermediate
Presenters
Beth Sepko, Bonnie Gillespie, Caroline O'Connor, Rochelle Rose
Hear first hand from previous SXSW filmmakers, producers and distributors about their journey with films from festivals and beyond. From fielding offers, to signing and making deals, to getting projects out there for the…
Beginner
Presenters
Mac McLean, Matthew A Cherry, Nicolas Gonda, Aaron Hillis
Amazing Things Will Happen is the new book from C.C. Chapman. It is a no nonsense guide to living a happier and more successful life.
This book reading will give an overview of the philosophy of the book as well as answ…
Kick off SXSW Film right on day one by getting insider tips, strategies and advice you can use to maximize your time at the film fest, straight from some of today’s most influential film pundits. Offering up a “sneak pr…
Beginner
Presenters
Brian Salisbury, Dana Harris, Eugene Hernandez, Jen Yamato, Dave Karger
A basic foundation of animation is story but in an industry where the technology is constantly evolving, how are animation professionals bringing characters and story worlds to life? Join the discussion with those workin…
Intermediate
Presenters
Darcy Prendergast, Ryan Quincy, Saschka Unseld, John Bernstein
Armed Response is an action series about a SWAT team battling a Mexican cartel at the Port of Long Beach. The series is told from the POV of helmet and security cameras. The idea is to combine a video game aesthetic with…
Advanced
Presenters
Greg Siegel, Justin Lutsky, Matt Michnovetz, Thomas Bannister
We know that it takes hard work, talent and the occasional dose of luck for someone to make it to the top of their chosen field...but is that all? To find out we asked dozens of extraordinary people including celebrities…
Catch an exclusive sneak peek of the first episode of Bates Motel, the thrilling new series from A&E starring Vera Farmiga and Freddie Highmore. The contemporary prequel to the genre-defining film “Psycho,” promises to g…
This presentation by BBC reporter and video jouranlist Matt Danzico will discuss the neurological and evolutionary underpinnings of storytelling, i.e. what parts of the brain are affected when a narrative is told and why…
A nexus of discovery and collaborative energy, SXSW Film kicks off in high gear with their annual Beginner's Guide. Answering questions like how do I get around Austin during the fest? When should I arrive to get into my…
Beginner
Presenters
David Modigliani, Jette Kernion, Kimberley Jones, Yen Tan, Agnes Varnum
During this session authors Scott Stratten and John Morgan will reveal the 10 biggest marketing mistakes businesses make and show you how to avoid them. They'll cover actionable strategies that you can implement in your …
From visionary director Harmony Korine, comes a bold new vision of the seasonal American ritual known as spring break. Korine, joined by his cast, will discuss what it was to film amidst real-life revelers and create one…
Beginner
Presenters
Ashley Benson, Harmony Korine, Rachel Korine, Selena Gomez, Eric Kohn
You have just wrapped your small budget film, and you are ready to show it to the world but where do you start? What exactly do you need to know about the international film industry to distribute and make deals for your…
For 48 hours, a fan video for the Miami band Jacuzzi Boys took the internet by storm. The video featuring singing vaginas, used as puppets and dressed like various pop icons, amassed almost 700,000 views on YouTube while…
On August 30th, 2012 over 10,000 people gathered at the Walker Art Center in Minneapolis for the first Internet Cat Video Festival (#catvidfest). What began as a social experiment testing the boundaries of online communi…
InterContinental Stephen F. Austin Capital Ballroom
Monday, March 11
11:00AM -12:00PM
Video is a powerful way to tell and share stories. Organizations around the globe are finding innovative ways to use collaborative video storytelling to make a difference in the world. With the explosion of online video …
This latest TV season brought us one woman impersonating an underage hooker in bed (Girls) and another woman smashing her date's head into a car window (Louis C.K.). These were not trashy housewives or the recently arres…
Intermediate
Presenters
Anna Camp, David Haglund, Noreen Malone, Sarah Shapiro, Alyssa Rosenberg
Top TV comedy hitmaker Chuck Lorre ("The Big Bang Theory," “Two and a Half Men,” "Mike & Molly") makes his SXSW debut in a wide-ranging discussion with author Neil Gaiman ("Stardust," "Coraline," and the acclaimed comic …
InterContinental Stephen F. Austin Capital Ballroom
Tuesday, March 12
12:30PM - 1:30PM
There are over 1 billion people now with HD video phones connected through social networks… Could this make for an explosion of collaborative filmmaking? This session will explore the latest mobile platforms for making c…
Beginner
Presenters
Andrew Wallner, Ben Olsen, Marcelino Alvarez, Philip Marshall
Colors, textures and effects play a pivotal role in the way we experience film. The darker the color; the more somber the tone, the brighter the picture; the happier a scene may feel, a heightened color will draw the eye…
We know that Comedy and the internet go hand in hand but is there more to this marriage than meets the eye?
What's really behind the success of Funny or Die? , College Humor, and Cracked?
Do Reddit, Tumblr, Facebook an…
Intermediate
Presenters
Alf LaMont, Heather Knight, Joel Warner, Peter McGraw
Why do Cheerios generate more word of mouth than Disney World? Which emotional responses prompt a person to share a link to an article? Jonah Berger, a Wharton marketing professor and author of CONTAGIOUS: WHY THINGS CAT…
Academy Award® winning director Danny Boyle has spent the past 20 years pushing the creative boundaries in filmmaking with work as diverse as Trainspotting, Slumdog Millionaire and 127 Hours and most recently as Artistic…
Matthew McConaughey is one of Hollywood’s most sought after leading men - whose chance meeting in Austin with casting director and producer Don Phillips led him to director Richard Linklater, who launched his career in t…
SXSW Film and Music are excited to present Nick Cave in Conversation with New York based author Larry Ratso Sloman.
Nick Cave is an internationally acclaimed author, composer, screenwriter and actor. In recent years, C…
An auteur filmmaker with unlimited vision, Rob Zombie’s unique voice has gained him unparalleled recognition across the mediums of film, music and publishing. Zombie’s most recent cinematic feat, The Lords of Salem, is …
Few politicians use social media as openly, or prolifically, as Cory Booker. As the mayor of Newark, New Jersey, he has used Twitter to interact with his constituents on a daily basis, responding to questions and complai…
I describe myself as a web-friendly director. I studied filmmaking and self-taught myself programming. In the last years, I directed traditional films (INNI and MIROIR NOIR), developed web sites and created projects that…
In the media age, the intersection between film critics and the film industry has never been more vocal. Opinions are given, read at a heightened rate and can have a hand in making or breaking the success of a project. J…
Intermediate
Presenters
Marian Koltai-Levine, Melissa Hanson, Scott Weinberg, Simon Barrett, Matt Singer
We’ve lived with the donor form of Crowdfunding via IndieGoGo and Kickstarter for years. Now, thanks to the JOBS Act, there is a new form of Crowdfunding – one in which fans can become investors (not merely donors.) The …
THE CULTURE GAME book is your culture hacking tutorial and reference guide.
Culture hacking modifies culture, instead of modifying software. Software hackers in the 1970 s created code for personal use and for others to…
Documentaries have never been more influential. So no surprise that they are increasingly targeted-- both before and after their making-- by subjects who don't like their revelations.
Whether you’re facing big corpora…
Intermediate
Presenters
Michael Donaldson, Nonso Christian Ugbode, Parker Higgins, Suzan Beraza, Patricia Aufderheide
This session presented by SXSW Music.
Techno and technology adventurer and world-leading DJ Richie Hawtin engages on-stage with deadmau5 – one of the most globally-renowned electronic artists period. Each are innovators…
Steve Jobs was famously quoted as saying “You watch television to turn your brain off and you work on your computer when you want to turn your brain on.” The rapidly evolving field of Social TV is turning the belief that…
Advanced
Presenters
David Beck, Hermione Way, Jason Hoch, Jesse Redniss
When Intellectual Property (IP) and Copyright laws were created, content was static – the idea of a world filled with shares, posts, pins and tweets was inconceivable. Today, anyone can be a content creator, making the w…
Intermediate
Presenters
Christian Castle, Jeff Roberts, Josh Wattles, Offir Gutelzon, Bill Rosenblatt
Graphics are key to the user experience of online content, especially now that users are accessing that content on a multitude of devices: smartphones, tablets, laptops, and desktops.
During this quick session, Christo…
With so many choices, choosing your film's main locale can be a dizzying process. After much consideration and review, the magic happens, and everything starts to fall into place. Workshop speakers and participants will …
Filmmakers are increasingly using digital marketing tools to make their films "sticky". Social media, contests and sweepstakes drive traffic to the filmmakers' sites. Solicitation of user-generated content keep fans inte…
When Louis C.K. released his comedy special "Live at the Beacon Theater" by himself on his website for $5, it was little more than a cautiously optimistic experiment. In just 12 days, it reaped more than $1 million. Alre…
Today, filmmakers have the unprecedented ability to utilize their greatest resource - their community.
Crowdfunding and community-building platforms like Kickstarter and Seed & Spark are giving filmmakers a unique aven…
Intermediate
Presenters
Chris Horton, Daniel Parnes, Emily Best, Matt Adams
Join a round table discussion of the Digital Revolution; how we got here, how the world has changed and what are the best ways forward in these contentious times. With Napster founders Shawn Fanning and Sean Parker, musi…
Intermediate
Presenters
Alex Winter, John Perry Barlow, Sean Parker, Shawn Fanning, Eugene Hernandez
InterContinental Stephen F. Austin Capital Ballroom
Monday, March 11
12:30PM - 1:30PM
One of the most accessible pieces of equipment for filmmakers is the DSLR camera. At the right budget range for most independent filmmakers, they offer the ability to not only have professionally looking film, but becaus…
InterContinental Stephen F. Austin Capital Ballroom
Saturday, March 9
11:00AM -12:00PM
With the increase and development of mobile technology and digital platforms allowing anyone with a smart phone the ability to point, shoot and share - filmmaking is at the most accessible point it's ever been. Content c…
Beginner
Presenters
Andrea Allen, Hooman Khalili, Pat Gilles, Peter Ferris
This is a new paradigm based on forming two-person book clubs as a way to help you become happier and more successful. This kind of club can also help you figure out what you need to do in your life and in the world.
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How do you tell the story of a PLACE? New technologies like geo-tagging, location-aware devices, interactive video and augmented reality are being combined with traditional storytelling methods like documentary film and …
Intermediate
Presenters
Danny Harris, Liz Nord, Michel Reilhac, Mike Knowlton
Fair Use is an important doctrine allowing use of copyrighted works without the owner’s consent in certain situations. But documentary filmmakers and producers of online content under utilize the fair use doctrine in the…
If there's one piece of advice to keep as much personal data to yourself as possible, it's this: FAKE IT and don't become a datasexual! Separate the professional You from the private You, use pseudonyms, aliases and fict…
After the Tampa Bay Times won a Pulitzer Prize for PolitiFact, its groundbreaking fact-checking operation, other newspapers wanted to get in the game and start their own PolitiFact sites. Editor Bill Adair had to figure …
The role of the filmmaker has, historically, focused on precision: crafting and controlling the viewer's experience down to the frame. And for good reason — one of the prime pleasures of cinema is surrendering to the vis…
Moderated by Richard Lorber, CEO & President of Kino Lorber, he will explain the fragmented digital landscape and talk about the platforms that deliver audiences and money. He will outline the challenges to entry, the ch…
Intermediate
Presenters
Eric Stein, Melanie Miller, Nick Savva, Steven Beckman, Richard Lorber
InterContinental Stephen F. Austin Capital Ballroom
Sunday, March 10
12:30PM - 1:30PM
From funding to production, distribution to viewing, the opportunities for participating in filmmaking today that allow filmmakers to connect with and relate to their audiences in new and exciting ways are endless.
Join…
Intermediate
Presenters
Blake Whitman, Jamie Wilkinson, Simon Klose, Liz Miller
A year ago, Forbes introduced Daniel Ek to the world by putting him on the cover of its inaugural "30 Under 30" issue. Now the story's author interviews Ek, perhaps the most disruptive force in music right now, about the…
Director of post production at CollegeHumor.com Michael Schaubach and composer Cheryl B. Engelhardt will examine the process of creating online hits like "The Fresh Prince of Downton Abbey" and "Katy Perry Puppet Sex" as…
Eric Cheng has been exploring the limits of photography as a world-renowned underwater photographer and founder of WetPixel.com, traveling hundreds of feet underwater to capture rare and beautiful creatures. As the Dire…
Ready to take your entertainment startup to the next level? You’ll probably need some capital to do so. Learn the tricks to getting investment from top venture capitalists and angel investors with experience funding ente…
Intermediate
Presenters
Dana Settle, Matt Mazzeo, Patrick Chung, Thomas McInerney, Christina Chaey
The current studio and independent film distribution systems don't serve the evolving desires of a modern audience. This panel will discuss current and proposed alternatives that solve the gap between what audiences want…
Intermediate
Presenters
Adam Klaff, David Hayes, Josh Braun, Paul Levering, Keith Calder
Once upon a time -- 2010, say -- building a TV section was easy. Figure out the 10 TV shows your readers like the best; hire a bunch of kids and pay them a hundred bucks to write recaps of those shows; watch the traffic …
Advanced
Presenters
Chris Rovzar, Jason Forbes, Stephanie Goodman, Willa Paskin, Dan Kois
Explore what the future holds for content creators and the distribution of video with leaders and talent at the forefront of the digital revolution. Investigate how you create a model that thrives and what advice can be …
Applying Scrum changes the day-to-day reality of agencies dramatically. If done well, it improves output and profitability like crazy.
However, for agencies, Scrum dynamics are radically different from in-house design a…
A reading from "Gluten Is My Bitch: Rants, Recipes, & Ridiculousness for the Gluten-Free" -- as seen on the blog of the same name -- will include a hilarious romp through digestive maladies and plenty of opportunities f…
Join Dushan Zaric and Jason Kosmas, whose work is featured in Douglas Tirola's documentary "Hey Bartender" premiering Saturday March 9 in a book signing of SPEAKEASY - The Employees Only Guide to Classic Cocktails at th…
What does a major Hollywood studio look for in a technology provider?
As senior digital executives at Warner Bros. Entertainment, Hiram Norman and Bob Mohler get hundreds of queries per year from B2B technology providers…
Combining fresh and pithy life lessons, often just a sentence or two, with deceptively simple diagrams and graphs, HOW TO BE INTERESTING is an inspiring guide that shows you how to lead a richer life.
Passionate, posi…
Think social marketing is worth it? Prove it. If your CEO hasn't demanded that yet, they will. Then what? Hand them some jive about "return on conversation" or "follower growth"? Think that'll fly? You'll be gone so fast…
Building a web site doesn't guarantee that it will automatically be loved by search engines. Having some SEO (search engine optimization) savvy can be a big help. But SEO doesn't mean terrible design or black-magic trick…
I would like to talk about how to program for the convergence of the Internet and television. In 5 years both mediums will be obsolete. The box we have at home -- call it Intervision -- will service our appetite for en…
Social media has had a dramatic impact on how we watch television, with Twitter leading the way for a social TV revolution. Social television - the term used to describe the symbiotic relationship between social media an…
With 90 detailed hacks, expert web developers Jesse Cravens and Jeff Burtoft demonstrate intriguing uses of HTML5-related technologies. Each recipe provides a clear explanation, screenshots, and complete code examples fo…
Bringing audiences inside the literal arena, sports filmmaking offers a unique inside look at the inherently relatable themes of triumph, tragedy, adversity and glory that go hand in hand with sports, where opponents are…
Intermediate
Presenters
Connor Schell, Ken Rodgers, Ross Greenburg, Michael Hogan
Social media and the 24-hour news cycle have pushed the water cooler conversation into hyper-drive. It’s happening around the clock with instantaneous reactions from professional critics and their armchair counterparts a…
As Ben Decker once said, "The Internet is not just another TV pipe." And that is why, particularly in the documentary genre, we've seen innovative filmmakers, journalists and other digital pioneers exploring the web and …
What happens when big ambition meets limited budgets? A lot, as it turns out. Listen in as Josh Ruben and Vincent Peone (CollegeHumor's resident director/DP team) take us through their experiences as professional filmmak…
Infographics are timeless, but much like web design and development, practitioners must evolve to remain effective. When infographics were first added to the web-based content marketing arsenal, the novelty factor alone …
InterContinental Stephen F. Austin Capital Ballroom
Tuesday, March 12
11:00AM -12:00PM
What are the biggest changes disrupting filmmaking today? From equipment to accessories to apps, the explosion and subsequent interweaving of film and technology is changing the filmmaking landscape at a frenetic pace. J…
Noah Robischon, executive editor of Fast Company, will moderate this in-depth discussion with seven-time entrepreneur Anthony Wood. Best known as the founder and CEO of Roku, which was just named one of the "50 Most Inno…
This book examines the user-centered design process from the perspective of the design student and design professional. It introduces the different UX players, outlines the user-centered design process from user research…
The talented comedians behind the JASH collective, Sarah Silverman, Tim & Eric, Michael Cera, and Reggie Watts, take us on a tour through their collaborative innovations in the digital space, highlighting their experienc…
Intermediate
Presenters
Daniel Kellison, Eric Wareheim, Michael Cera, Reggie Watts, Sarah Silverman, Tim Heidecker, Ross Luippold
Jeffrey Tambor (Arrested Development, The Hangover) returns to SXSW Film 2013, continuing the tradition of his much loved acting and life workshop where he breaks down the performing process and explores the practical an…
Beginner
Presenters
Jeffrey Tambor, Lindsay Burdge, Michael Stahl-David
Cloud Chamber is a premium online mystery launching this spring. It aims to raise the bar of online fiction with international stars, feature film production values and a deep understanding of social media and gaming. Bu…
Kim Dotcom, the Megaupload founder busted by New Zealand police under FBI and US DOJ supervision and awaiting extradition to the United States and a potential 55 years in jail for copyright violation, piracy, conspiracy …
From the shopping mall to the corner bistro, knockoffs are everywhere in today's marketplace. Conventional wisdom holds that copying kills creativity, and that laws that protect against copies are essential to innovation…
Investment firm Y Combinator is the most sought-after home for startups in Silicon Valley. Twice a year, it funds dozens of just-founded startups and provides three months of guid ance from Paul Graham, YC’s impresario, …
The world of business and commerce has never been more complex. We live in a constant state of stimulation and distraction. The choices and features we face daily are overwhelming. Living a “simple life” is no longer an …
Movie trailers remain one of the most potent ways to create interest and market a new film, yet with the evolving needs of today's filmmaker, there are a myriad of iterations a film trailer can go through to target diffe…
Nev Schulman is the subject of the acclaimed documentary CATFISH and host of MTV’s CATFISH: THE TV SHOW. In a world of constant digital connection, social networks have made communicating easier while complicating the…
The Internet has grown exponentially throughout the years. It has gone from a place that no one understood to a world that no one can take their eyes off of. The Internet has evolved from a place to get your news, pay yo…
How is the television industry changing to meet the changing tastes / demands of today's most wired consumers. Acclaimed businesswoman Lauren Zalaznick shares her insights about the future with industry insider Quincy Sm…
New for 2013, Meet the Insiders is an opportunity to participate in vital discussions on the innovations and developments in the world of film across varying topics. Moderators will start by introducing and getting to kn…
New for 2013, Meet the Insiders is an opportunity to participate in vital discussions on the innovations and developments in the world of film across varying topics. Moderators will start by introducing and getting to kn…
New for 2013, Meet the Insiders is an opportunity to participate in vital discussions on the innovations and developments in the world of film across varying topics. Moderators will start by introducing and getting to kn…
New for 2013, Meet the Insiders is an opportunity to participate in vital discussions on the innovations and developments in the world of film across varying topics. Moderators will start by introducing and getting to kn…
Beginner
Presenters
Christoph Terhechte, Ula Sniegowska, Scott Macaulay
New for 2013, Meet the Insiders is an opportunity to participate in vital discussions on the innovations and developments in the world of film across varying topics. Moderators will start by introducing and getting to kn…
New for 2013, Meet the Insiders is an opportunity to participate in vital discussions on the innovations and developments in the world of film across varying topics. Moderators will start by introducing and getting to kn…
New for 2013, Meet the Insiders is an opportunity to participate in vital discussions on the innovations and developments in the world of film across varying topics. Moderators will start by introducing and getting to kn…
New for 2013, Meet the Insiders is an opportunity to participate in vital discussions on the innovations and developments in the world of film across varying topics. Moderators will start by introducing and getting to kn…
New for 2013, Meet the Insiders is an opportunity to participate in vital discussions on the innovations and developments in the world of film across varying topics. Moderators will start by introducing and getting to kn…
New for 2013, Meet the Insiders is an opportunity to participate in vital discussions on the innovations and developments in the world of film across varying topics. Moderators will start by introducing and getting to kn…
New for 2013, Meet the Insiders is an opportunity to participate in vital discussions on the innovations and developments in the world of film across varying topics. Moderators will start by introducing and getting to kn…
New for 2013, Meet the Insiders is an opportunity to participate in vital discussions on the innovations and developments in the world of film across varying topics. Moderators will start by introducing and getting to kn…
New for 2013, Meet the Insiders is an opportunity to participate in vital discussions on the innovations and developments in the world of film across varying topics. Moderators will start by introducing and getting to kn…
Beginner
Presenters
Emily Best, Jake Lodwick, James Belfer, Malcolm Pullinger
New for 2013, Meet the Insiders is an opportunity to participate in vital discussions on the innovations and developments in the world of film across varying topics. Moderators will start by introducing and getting to kn…
New for 2013, Meet the Insiders is an opportunity to participate in vital discussions on the innovations and developments in the world of film across varying topics. Moderators will start by introducing and getting to kn…
Have a question about beginning a project? In the middle and stuck? Meet with industry professionals who have experience aiding artists every step of the way.
Mentor session signup is open to all Film, Gold and Platinum…
Beginner
Presenters
Chris Horton, Cullen Conly, Holly Herrick, Lindsey Ramey, Matt Bolish, Michael A Behrens, Nancy Schafer, Teresa Hollingsworth
From Interactive programs, to digital marketing - the digital age runs the gamut of directions filmmakers can go to bring their films to the masses, take the audience deeper, etc. Talk to those at the forefront of their …
Beginner
Presenters
Aaron Koblin, Elaine McMillion, Ingrid Kopp, Jigar Mehta, John Christiano, Keyvan Peymani, Laure Parsons, Logan Mulvey
Meet with industry professionals who can give advice and answer questions about distribution, distribution options, and more for Documentary Films.
Mentor session signup is open to all Film, Gold and Platinum badge hold…
Beginner
Presenters
Amy Letourneau, Christine D'Souza, Greg Rubidge, Jill Burkhart, Josh Braun, Katie Ellen, Molly Thompson, Robert Rock
Meet with industry professionals who can give advice and answer questions about distribution, distribution options, and more for narrative films.
Mentor session signup is open to all Film, Gold and Platinum badge holder…
Beginner
Presenters
Dylan Marchetti, Jerome Rougier, Keith Leopard, Matt Grady, Meghan Wurtz, Richard Abramowitz, Shyama Friedenson
Every filmmaker has a story to tell. Get advice, or share those stories with experienced filmmakers in our Documentary Filmmaker Mentor category.
Mentor session signup is open to all Film, Gold and Platinum badge holder…
Every filmmaker has a story to tell. Get advice, or share those stories with experienced filmmakers in our Narrative Filmmaker Mentor category.
Mentor session signup is open to all Film, Gold and Platinum badge holders …
Beginner
Presenters
Cherie Saulter, David Lowery, Jennifer Cochis, Kelly Broad, Kristoffer Aaron Morgan, Kyle Henry, Robert Byington, Todd Rohal
Ask questions and talk with industry members about financing for film, different funding platforms, opportunities and ways to get your project off the ground.
Mentor session signup is open to all Film, Gold and Platinum…
Beginner
Presenters
Holly Herrick, John Trigonis, Lois Vossen, Lu Lippold, Meghan Oliver, Scilla Andreen
Films are finding success abroad today - how do you make your film viable abroad, find the right distributor and capitalize on International markets? Find out here.
Mentor session signup is open to all Film, Gold and Pl…
Beginner
Presenters
Andy Whittaker, Christine Davila, Cristina Garza, Danny Rhee, Diego Marambio, Hugues Barbier, Martijn Te Pas, Sheena Morjaria
There are countless legal pitfalls inherent in the world of film and video. Meet one on one with legal specialists for invaluable information to save you from costly problems in the future.
Mentor session signup is open…
Beginner
Presenters
Anne Moebes, Annie Lin, Charles Prince, Dan Satorius, Deena Kalai, Emilio Nicolas, George Rush, Michael Saleman
As a filmmaker, the press can be your best friend or your worst nightmare. Learn how to make nice. Or, if you're an aspiring journalist, learn how to make a living.
Mentor session signup is open to all Film, Gold and Pl…
Beginner
Presenters
Brandon Harris, Dan Kois, Farihah Zaman, Gerald Peary, John Gholson, Roger Erik Tinch, Scott Foundas
Film production runs the gamut from pre to post. Learn from industry professionals who have experience in the wide range of experiences film production entails.
Mentor session signup is open to all Film, Gold and Platin…
Beginner
Presenters
Andrea Roa, Brady Dial, Brian Yang, Chris Ohlson, Gill Holland, Mark Bristol, Melissa Robyn Glassman, Yvonne Boudreaux
Film production runs the gamut from pre to post. Learn from industry professionals who have experience in the wide range of experiences film production entails.
Mentor session signup is open to all Film, Gold and Platin…
Beginner
Presenters
Adam Donaghey, Christian Zak, David Fabelo, Dominic Buchanan, Lea Prainsack, Megan Gilbride, Sandra Adair
Festivals and markets are as vital as ever in today's filmmaking scene. Learn what to do - and more importantly, what not to do - when it comes to festival submissions, festival attendance, and beyond for Documentary Fil…
Beginner
Presenters
Basil Tsiokos, Charlie Phillips, Eric Hatch, Erik Jambor, Greg Rhem, Michael Lerman, Nancy Campbell
Festivals and markets are as vital as ever in today's filmmaking scene. Learn what to do - and more importantly, what not to do - when it comes to festival submissions, festival attendance, and beyond for narrative films…
Beginner
Presenters
Anderson Le, David Nugent, Dosin Pak, Karen Arikian, Lane Kneedler, Michael Hayden, Stephanie Trepanier, Wim De Witte
Do you need a publicist? Maybe so, and maybe no. Come get some hands-on information about the modern role of the PR person, and how that impacts filmmakers today.
Mentor session signup is open to all Film, Gold and Pla…
Beginner
Presenters
Brandy Fons, Cynthia Swartz, David Magdael, Matt Johnstone, Mickey Cottrell, Rene Ridinger, Sylvia Desrochers, Weiman Seid
Learn about the nuts and bolts of the all-important packaging, marketing and selling of your film. Who you are selling to? How do you land that buyer? Who picks up the tab? Find out here.
Mentor session signup is ope…
Beginner
Presenters
Hailey Wierengo, Jeff Deutchman, Keri Safran, Nicholas Ogiony, Peter Jarowey, Peter Trinh, Peter Van Steemburg, Ryan Kampe
MIT has launched a documentary lab. Why? Because at this moment of media change, the opportunities for documentarians have never been greater. Yet it is also a time of confusion, with narrative structures, technologies, …
Intermediate
Presenters
Chris Boebel, Jesse Shapins, Katie Edgerton, Sarah Wolozin
What's the next step after directing one of the biggest films of the year? Gather some of your favorite actor friends in your home to film a contemporary take on a Shakespeare classic! Directly following the SXSW US Prem…
Intermediate
Presenters
Alexis Denisof, Amy Acker, Clark Gregg, Joss Whedon, Nathan Fillion, Adam B Vary
This panel will discuss the evolution of music into a source of finance for independent film. Filmmakers rarely raise money from one source; debt, equity, grants, tax credits, rebates, and fan funding are well known sou…
Intermediate
Presenters
David Kaplan, Goetz Grossman, Jennifer Dana, Mike Ventimiglia, John Sloss
No matter how you do the math, there’s no ROI on a video that doesn’t get any views. So you just have to make your video go ‘viral’, right? But counting on a video to go viral effortlessly is not so different from planni…
Advanced
Presenters
Bettina Hein, Eduardo Tobon, Kevin Doohan, Rob Ciampa
Gone is the golden age of movie trailers and posters. Social media are the new tools for film promotion. Vanity Fair’s Senior West Coast Editor Krista Smith talks with those who have championed Twitter, Tumblr and beyond…
Intermediate
Presenters
Jason Janego, Matt Jacobson, Natalie Bruss, Olivia Wilde, Krista Smith
Social influencers are starting to get involved in the startup ecosystem with the expectation that they will use their influence to attract new investors, users and revenue. This panel will discuss the benefits of gettin…
Beginner
Presenters
Chris Kantrowitz, Dhani Jones, Sophia Bush, Walter Delph, Adam Lilling
The entertainment business is evolving faster than ever, with new methods of funding, production, distribution, viewing and sharing content entering the market regularly. Learn how startups can disrupt the industry from …
Beginner
Presenters
Casey Pugh, Franklin Leonard, Pablo Gonzalez, Stephan Paternot, Adam Lilling
What leads to success? Why do some companies thrive while others fail? For 30 years, Gary Shapiro, CEO of the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) and host of the world’s largest annual innovation event CES, has worked…
Short films can allow filmmakers to build a name for themselves and flesh out directorial styles prior to moving onto feature length projects. Join filmmakers who started in shorts and discover how they turned heads enou…
Intermediate
Presenters
Calvin Lee Reeder, Hannah Fidell, Kyle Henry, Neil Miller
In the age of digital distribution and new marketplaces, we’ll discuss what filmmakers can learn from retail best practices. From building sales relationships, considering shelf space positioning, planning release window…
Making films is tough wherever you are, but what are the challenges of shooting in another country? How do you wrangle the added difficulties of permits, travel, customs and extra cost, alongside the usual logistical puz…
Today, more than 80 percent of time spent with mobile media happens via apps. How do you design a best in class mobile experience when the primary use case is for the ears?
This interactive session will put top app dev…
"The Phoenix Project" is a Socratic novel, inspired by Dr. Eliyahu Goldratt’s book “The Goal” which follows Bill Palmer, an IT manager at Parts Unlimited.
The company’s new IT initiative, code named Phoenix Project, is …
This panel discussion springs from the newly released interactive documentary 48 Hour Games which takes place during the Nordic Game Jam, where teams are followed through their creative process, as they struggle to creat…
Good sound design can add layers to a film - at once enhancing or even detracting from the visual story being told. Gain insight into the post-production sound design process for film. From the bare bones of why sound de…
The long- running debate about the power of film to effect real change in the world has 'jumped the shark' through the commercial and results-oriented success of numerous documentary and narrative films. From the widespr…
The power of social technology can be nothing short of revolutionary. In 2008 for example, the Red Cross raised more than $30 million for Haiti through SMS donations. Technologies that enable us to poke our friends or re…
Every startup founder has had an advisor say "read this!" and hand them a book. But how many founders have time to read? Why this book and not hundreds of others with conflicting notions of success? Why read about buildi…
So you went to film school but you're not a filmmaker - now what? Hear from 5 young(ish) film nerds who navigated their way to interesting positions at interesting companies and organizations, working in criticism, progr…
Beginner
Presenters
Dan Schoenbrun, Farihah Zaman, Kate Hurwitz, Nicholas Kemp, Sara Kiener
Why in an era of evolving technology, are we viewing work in the same way we always have? I’ve witnessed many transformations in technology, from working at IBM during the PC Revolution to the epicenter of e-commerce at …
Are you where you want to be professionally? Whether your goal is to advance faster at your company, change jobs, or even careers, one thing is clear: to succeed in today’s competitive job market and build the career you…
Working in the film industry means you are a part of the stream of writers, directors, actors, cinematographers, etc. trying to ensure their current or next project is seen and heard. At what point should you seriously c…
Giving the audience the chance to go in-depth and experience the story in a different way alongside the film, join Rob Zombie as he signs copies of his latest book, The Lords of Salem and make sure to catch the film as a…
Through advances in artificial intelligence and data science, Web sites and apps are evolving. There is a new breed of “robot” applications focused entirely on working on our behalf. Search robots like Siri turn mobile d…
From a Pulitzer Prize–winning investigative reporter at The New York Times comes an engaging talk on the rise of the processed food industry and its link to the emerging obesity epidemic. Michael Moss reveals how compani…
Billions of pieces of data, five years of research, and tens of thousands of readers and attendees in the making, The Science of Marketing will be the paramount presentation of inbound marketing data, statistics and scie…
He has retired from pro basketball, but that doesn't mean Shaq has slowed down. Four-time NBA champion Shaquille O'Neal gives his opinions on social media, startups, online comedy, as well as all things hoops in a reveal…
At a time when many are pursuing new approaches to storytelling that involve non-linear narratives, interactivity, and the influences of gaming, an unlikely but exciting format is attracting viewers and filmmakers alike:…
Intermediate
Presenters
Jeremy Boxer, Nirvan Mullick, Ted Hope, Beth Levison
The first wave of web was text. Remember Julie Powell's famous food blog -- and how it had no pictures? Along came a more visual web soon after, and now, anyone can be a visual curator with the help of Pinterest. But the…
Beginner
Presenters
Camille Styles, Christian Remde, Jillian St Charles
Today's Internet startup founder is yesterday's rockstar, and with so much media coverage and movies being made about overnight tech billionaires, it should come as no surprise. But while legions of aspiring entrepreneu…
The social business era is here. Companies are increasingly seeing the benefit and need to approach social media activities with integrated external and internal efforts. Professionals can no longer rely on point solutio…
InterContinental Stephen F. Austin Capital Ballroom
Sunday, March 10
11:00AM -12:00PM
If a picture is worth a thousand words, what is a video worth? With the rise of video-enabled smart phones and social media distribution channels available for sharing with a single click, when do we reach the tipping p…
Beginner
Presenters
Greg Kostello, John Biggs, Jostein Svendsen, Oren Boiman, Alexia Tsotsis
Music and song selection can heighten a film's everyday story into something majestic and awe-inspiring. The soundtrack of a film can filter into your subconscious to the point that when you hear a specific song again - …
InterContinental Stephen F. Austin Capital Ballroom
Saturday, March 9
12:30PM - 1:30PM
The production landscape is changing yet again. With so many format and quality options, and now the new 4K resolution option…how do you know what the best path will be for your project? In addition to a clear overview o…
Official websites are now a major player in the sporting landscape. Sports teams now see themselves as media organizations – offering news that competes with more traditional outlets such as print and television. (And th…
Good lighting can be key in provoking a specific mood, emotion, atmosphere and overall experience for the audience as filmmaker's tell their story. Whether you're shooting for the web, commercials or a feature project, s…
Gain insights into founding and funding an entertainment startup from this case-study style session focusing on indie film distributor and digital pioneer SnagFilms. Dana Harris, the editor-in-chief of IndieWIRE, will mo…
Beginner
Presenters
Harry Weller, Rick Allen, Sam Landman, Marc Schiller
Want to get your product or service in front of the taste makers and investors at SXSW Film’s Startup Alley? Designed for bootstrapping startups and geared towards SXSW registrants with short attention spans, Fastball Sp…
It's never been easier for people to independently make and share their creative work. With the rise of Kickstarter and other methods, the financing of creative works is now in the hands of creators too. Kickstarter cofo…
Using real world examples from a sampling of interactive web-based documentaries, the panel will discuss the specific “Cinematic” and ”Digimatic” devices that makers of interactive documentary are employing to engage the…
Advanced
Presenters
Bart Marable, Florian Thalhofer, Karen Kocher, Laura Dixon
The differences between producing work in a studio vs. independent setting can be immense. Hear first hand from producers who have had experience navigating projects through both systems - from the benefits to drawbacks …
Etsy. Pose. The Sartorialist. The traditional fashion industry has been completely upended by social media and the explosion of self-styled tastemakers. This panel will explore these democratization of high fashion and h…
In the constantly evolving landscape of independent film, sustaining a career can be a tricky process - from choosing the right projects and the right people to work with to ensuring your voice is heard above an ever inc…
Beginner
Presenters
Alex Karpovsky, Amy Seimetz, Bryan Poyser, Craig Zobel, Kat Candler, Megan Gilbride
In this special event, Op-Docs series producer and curator Jason Spingarn-Koff presents a selection of recent works and a conversation with contributing filmmakers, including SXSW directors Penny Lane and Brian Frye. Lau…
Intermediate
Presenters
Brian Frye, Katerina Cizek, Penny Lane, Simon Ennis, Jason Spingarn-Koff
Comedy superstar Eugene Mirman has a thoughtful conversation and leads a Q&A with Brooklyn alternative rockers John Flansburgh and John Linnell, better known as They Might Be Giants.…
Andrew Hyde spent the last two years on the road traveling to 15 countries with only a backpack of 15 things, his book is a collection of stories as a critique of the world of modern travel. Andrew will talk about his tr…
There is a national conversation happening around movie violence -- from parents groups to politicians, everyone has a view about appropriate content in film. SXSW presents a discussion for filmmakers about the ratings …
Intermediate
Presenters
Joan Graves, Scott Weinberg, Travis Stevens, Vincenzo Natali, Alyssa Rosenberg
Modern exhibition for low-budget, independent artists is returning to the “roadshow” model-- with artists like Don Hertzfeldt and film's like Everything is Terrible touring almost the way a band would for a new album: bo…
Intermediate
Presenters
Dimitri Simakis, Don Hertzfeldt, Lars Nilsen, Hadrian Belove
IFC creates and champions authentic, original comedies that are “Always On. Slightly Off” including the hit series Portlandia, the fan favorite Comedy Bang! Bang! and the upcoming new original Maron. The network is also …
Intermediate
Presenters
Chris Gethard, Fred Armisen, Marc Maron, Scott Aukerman
Join Turk Pipkin, founder of the Nobelity Project and director of feature docs Nobelity, One Peace at a Time and Building Hope directly after his panel "The Power of Film (To Change the World)" at the South by Bookstore …
In a world where we communicate as much via text message as we do with our body language, being a full-screen flirt takes virtual finesse. Even when you live a tech-forward life, digital flirting fails can still happen f…
Never before in the history of humanity have so many people been lied to or manipulated on a daily basis. During the recent election, we saw billions of dollars of engineered bullsh*t in the form of political advertising…
More and more films, whether documentary or narrative, are turning to found and archival footage to clarify a point, heighten a storyline and more. Out of the gate when considering using archival footage, the first quest…
Intermediate
Presenters
Brian Frye, Eva Orner, Josh Johnson, Rick Prelinger, Elizabeth Hansen
Currently a self-titled "Government Legislation Analyst," Adam Curry reads legislation, watches C-SPAN, deconstructs the media and reports his findings twice weekly on his listener-supported "No Agenda" podcast. Last sum…
In the age of constantly evolving news, newsrooms are confronted by the dilemma of how to archive their content for posterity. This is especially true in the case of breaking news as the stories change rapidly — both whe…
Spend 90 amazing minutes in the company of Academy Award-nominated animator and self-distribution pioneer Don Hertzfeldt, who has seamlessly combined his three renowned shorts — Everything Will Be OK (2006), I Am So Prou…
True Ailey is a journalist in a strange land, exiled by his network to a damp Southeast Asian republic gouged out a war-ravaged peninsula weeping monsoon tears. When his friend is murdered, True sets out to find the kill…
Food-related filmmaking on the web is exploding and never has the phrase, "You eat first with your eyes" been more relevant. As people are more and more conscious about what they are putting into their bodies - restauran…
Beginner
Presenters
Aaron Franklin, Alex Kakoyiannis, Christian Remde, Sara Robertson
A catchy tagline isn’t enough in today’s social media world. With image-driven networks like Tumblr and Instagram taking center stage, collaborative storytelling is more important than ever. In order to leverage your bra…
Intermediate
Presenters
Daniel Bornstein, Eric Korsh, Katrina Craigwell, Peter Orlowsky, Mark Borden
You’re a group of filmmakers in your 20s and want to make a live-action series about the last panda in a post-apocalyptic Wasteland. In your small Australian city, there’s no way this will be funded, but you know your au…
Executive producer and host of Bravo Media’s “Watch What Happens Live,” Andy Cohen, along with executive producer Michael Davies discuss the evolution of the show from a web series to a five night a-week, on-air success.…
Batman dresses in costume, spends a good part of his wealth to support the lifestyle of his bat-alter ego, and puts his life on the line nightly. There must be something wrong with him, right? This question is that heart…
An improvisational mindset is important to a musician. If they listen carefully they can change their notes, invent something new, and adapt to changing rhythms and melodies. That same mindset is important in business. …
You invest your money, but do you invest in relationships?
Porter’s presentation will discuss her book Your Network Is Your Net Worth. In our new economy, connections are a powerful currency. Relationships are the secr…
