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 …

Intermediate

Presenters

Adele Romanski, Scott Mosier, Lisa Muskat

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

Sarah Green, Shannon McIntosh, Suzanne Weinert

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

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 …

Intermediate

Presenters

Jillian Longnecker, Ginger Sledge

Come to the Meet Up Pavilion to network and socialize with Film production professionals. Designed to bring film industry insiders together, the SXSW Trade Show Meet Up Pavilion helps connect freelance professionals in …

Come to the Meet Up Pavilion to network and socialize with Film production professionals. Designed to bring film industry insiders together, the SXSW Trade Show Meet Up Pavilion helps connect freelance professionals in …

Come to the Meet Up Pavilion to network and socialize with Film production professionals. Designed to bring film industry insiders together, the SXSW Trade Show Meet Up Pavilion helps connect freelance professionals in …

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…

Intermediate

Presenters

Parke Gregg, Steve Bannerman

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…

Beginner

Presenters

Mike Simpson, Toby Stoner

A new movement in film making, collaborative film platforms are empowering independent film makers and their local talent pools to collaborate and create! Join other film advocates in our Meet Up Pavilion to network a…

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…

Intermediate

Presenters

Chris Keyland, Phil Benson

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

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…

Intermediate

Presenters

Andrea Thiele, Lia Jaspers, Petra Costa, Amy Lo