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…

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Danny Boyle, David Carr

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…

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Dan Schoenbrun, Farihah Zaman, Kate Hurwitz, Nicholas Kemp, Sara Kiener

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…

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Alexis Denisof, Amy Acker, Clark Gregg, Joss Whedon, Nathan Fillion, Adam B Vary

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…

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Mac McLean, Matthew A Cherry, Nicolas Gonda, Aaron Hillis

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…

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Jeffrey Tambor, Lindsay Burdge, Michael Stahl-David

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…

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Matthew McConaughey, Scott Foundas

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…

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Andy Whittaker, Christine Davila, Cristina Garza, Danny Rhee, Diego Marambio, Hugues Barbier, Martijn Te Pas, Sheena Morjaria

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…

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, Guy Slattery

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…

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Alex Karpovsky, Amy Seimetz, Bryan Poyser, Craig Zobel, Kat Candler, Megan Gilbride

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…

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Ashley Benson, Harmony Korine, Rachel Korine, Selena Gomez, Eric Kohn

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…

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Jillian Mayer, Lucas Leyva

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 …

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Cherie Saulter, David Lowery, Jennifer Cochis, Kelly Broad, Kristoffer Aaron Morgan, Kyle Henry, Robert Byington, Todd Rohal

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…

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Simon Klose, Yancey Strickler

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…

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Nick Cave, Larry Sloman

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…

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Jessie McCormack, Mitchell Altieri, Chad Hartigan

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…

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Don Hertzfeldt, Kerry Trainor

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…

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Chris Horton, Cullen Conly, Holly Herrick, Lindsey Ramey, Matt Bolish, Michael A Behrens, Nancy Schafer, Teresa Hollingsworth

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 …

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Rob Zombie, Drew McWeeny

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…

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Rob Zombie