Too happy-go-lucky for the earnest fans of roots music, too plaid and pragmatic for the hippies, too old and hairy for the mainstream, too young to be called legends. Sound like friends of yours? For nearly two decades, …

Too happy-go-lucky for the earnest fans of roots music, too plaid and pragmatic for the hippies, too old and hairy for the mainstream, too young to be called legends. Sound like friends of yours? For nearly two decades, …

Too happy-go-lucky for the earnest fans of roots music, too plaid and pragmatic for the hippies, too old and hairy for the mainstream, too young to be called legends. Sound like friends of yours? For nearly two decades, …

Telling harsh truths about the modern music business, "Artifact" gives intimate access to singer/actor Jared Leto and his band Thirty Seconds to Mars as they battle their label in a brutal lawsuit and record their album …

Telling harsh truths about the modern music business, "Artifact" gives intimate access to singer/actor Jared Leto and his band Thirty Seconds to Mars as they battle their label in a brutal lawsuit and record their album …

Telling harsh truths about the modern music business, "Artifact" gives intimate access to singer/actor Jared Leto and his band Thirty Seconds to Mars as they battle their label in a brutal lawsuit and record their album …

Formed in 1971 by three African-American brothers in Detroit, Michigan, Death is now widely acknowledged as being one of the first punk bands. After years of silence, Death’s moment finally arrived following unexpected d…

Formed in 1971 by three African-American brothers in Detroit, Michigan, Death is now widely acknowledged as being one of the first punk bands. After years of silence, Death’s moment finally arrived following unexpected d…

"Bayou Maharajah: The Tragic Genius of James Booker" explores the life, times and music of piano legend James Booker, who Dr. John described as "the best black, gay, one-eyed junkie piano genius New Orleans has ever prod…

"Bayou Maharajah: The Tragic Genius of James Booker" explores the life, times and music of piano legend James Booker, who Dr. John described as "the best black, gay, one-eyed junkie piano genius New Orleans has ever prod…

"Born In Chicago" is a soulful documentary film that chronicles a uniquely musical passing of the torch. It’s the story of first generation blues performers who had made their way to Chicago from the Mississippi Delta a…

"Born In Chicago" is a soulful documentary film that chronicles a uniquely musical passing of the torch. It’s the story of first generation blues performers who had made their way to Chicago from the Mississippi Delta a…

"Born In Chicago" is a soulful documentary film that chronicles a uniquely musical passing of the torch. It’s the story of first generation blues performers who had made their way to Chicago from the Mississippi Delta a…

"Broadway" follows Green Day's Billie Joe Armstrong from a punk rock concert at Madison Square Garden to the opening of his musical American Idiot on Broadway - only ten blocks away, but worlds apart. From behind the cur…

For the eight young men in the Hypnotic Brass Ensemble, “brotherhood” is literal: they’re all sons of anti-establishment jazz legend, Phil Cohran. Cohran and their mothers raised them together on Chicago’s South side on …

For the eight young men in the Hypnotic Brass Ensemble, “brotherhood” is literal: they’re all sons of anti-establishment jazz legend, Phil Cohran. Cohran and their mothers raised them together on Chicago’s South side on …

For the eight young men in the Hypnotic Brass Ensemble, “brotherhood” is literal: they’re all sons of anti-establishment jazz legend, Phil Cohran. Cohran and their mothers raised them together on Chicago’s South side on …

For the eight young men in the Hypnotic Brass Ensemble, “brotherhood” is literal: they’re all sons of anti-establishment jazz legend, Phil Cohran. Cohran and their mothers raised them together on Chicago’s South side on …

"¡Cuatro!" is a unique, raw and unprecedented look inside the world of the multi platinum rock band Green Day. From the band’s home studio in Oakland CA, to various intimate live performances in New York City, Austin TX,…

"Finding the Funk" is a road trip in search of the past, present and future of Funk music. Starting with Funk's roots in Jazz and the James Brown bands of the '60s we travel to the Bay Area to celebrate Sly & the Family …

"Finding the Funk" is a road trip in search of the past, present and future of Funk music. Starting with Funk's roots in Jazz and the James Brown bands of the '60s we travel to the Bay Area to celebrate Sly & the Family …

"Finding the Funk" is a road trip in search of the past, present and future of Funk music. Starting with Funk's roots in Jazz and the James Brown bands of the '60s we travel to the Bay Area to celebrate Sly & the Family …

A rockumentary about the Mexican band Molotov and the political, social and financial context where the band was born and developed.…

Californian hip-hop duo Silibil n' Brains were going to be massive. No one knew the pair were really Scottish, with fake US accents and made up identities. When their promising Scottish rap act was branded “the rapping P…

Californian hip-hop duo Silibil n' Brains were going to be massive. No one knew the pair were really Scottish, with fake US accents and made up identities. When their promising Scottish rap act was branded “the rapping P…

Decadent rock star, ’70s survivor, gypsy songbird, white-winged dove—the inimitable Stevie Nicks has entranced millions of fans worldwide with her poetic lyrics, sultry singing and featherand-lace style. In 2010 Nicks em…

Located alongside the Tennessee River, Muscle Shoals, Alabama is the unlikely breeding ground for some of America's most creative and defiant music. The music of Muscle Shoals changed the world and sold millions of copie…

Located alongside the Tennessee River, Muscle Shoals, Alabama is the unlikely breeding ground for some of America's most creative and defiant music. The music of Muscle Shoals changed the world and sold millions of copie…

55 years ago Pete Seeger didn't name names at the McCarthy hearings and was sentenced to 10 years in prison. Out on appeal, blacklisted, watched by the FBI, he buys an old camera. With his wife Toshi, they start filming …

55 years ago Pete Seeger didn't name names at the McCarthy hearings and was sentenced to 10 years in prison. Out on appeal, blacklisted, watched by the FBI, he buys an old camera. With his wife Toshi, they start filming …

Kathleen Hanna, lead singer of the punk band Bikini Kill and dance-punk trio Le Tigre, rose to national attention as the reluctant but never shy voice of the riot grrrl movement. She became one of the most famously outsp…

Kathleen Hanna, lead singer of the punk band Bikini Kill and dance-punk trio Le Tigre, rose to national attention as the reluctant but never shy voice of the riot grrrl movement. She became one of the most famously outsp…

Kathleen Hanna, lead singer of the punk band Bikini Kill and dance-punk trio Le Tigre, rose to national attention as the reluctant but never shy voice of the riot grrrl movement. She became one of the most famously outsp…

Kathleen Hanna, lead singer of the punk band Bikini Kill and dance-punk trio Le Tigre, rose to national attention as the reluctant but never shy voice of the riot grrrl movement. She became one of the most famously outsp…

"Reincarnated" follows Snoop Dogg on a spiritual journey as he immerses himself in Rastafari, explores musical and religious histories deeply rooted in Jamaica, and reemerges from his experience as "Snoop Lion". Recordin…

Chris Strachwitz is a detective of deep American music, music that’s the antithesis of the corporate “mouse music” dominating pop culture. Since 1960, he has been the guiding force behind legendary Arhoolie Records, brin…

Chris Strachwitz is a detective of deep American music, music that’s the antithesis of the corporate “mouse music” dominating pop culture. Since 1960, he has been the guiding force behind legendary Arhoolie Records, brin…

Chris Strachwitz is a detective of deep American music, music that’s the antithesis of the corporate “mouse music” dominating pop culture. Since 1960, he has been the guiding force behind legendary Arhoolie Records, brin…

Chris Strachwitz is a detective of deep American music, music that’s the antithesis of the corporate “mouse music” dominating pop culture. Since 1960, he has been the guiding force behind legendary Arhoolie Records, brin…

"Twenty Feet from Stardom" follows several diverse and gifted backup singers living in the shadows of superstardom. These singers belong to the first family of American voice and represent a range of styles throughout la…

"Twenty Feet from Stardom" follows several diverse and gifted backup singers living in the shadows of superstardom. These singers belong to the first family of American voice and represent a range of styles throughout la…

It is just another evening commute until the rain starts to fall, and the city comes alive to the sound of dripping rain pipes, whistling awnings and gurgling gutters. And in the midst, two umbrellas—one blue, one not—f…

It is just another evening commute until the rain starts to fall, and the city comes alive to the sound of dripping rain pipes, whistling awnings and gurgling gutters. And in the midst, two umbrellas—one blue, one not—f…

It is just another evening commute until the rain starts to fall, and the city comes alive to the sound of dripping rain pipes, whistling awnings and gurgling gutters. And in the midst, two umbrellas—one blue, one not—f…

For sixteen years cicadas live underground. They emerge for one glorious night to live out their lives in hope of finding happiness and maybe... love. They gather for the grand cicada party at the castle, knowing that wh…

For sixteen years cicadas live underground. They emerge for one glorious night to live out their lives in hope of finding happiness and maybe... love. They gather for the grand cicada party at the castle, knowing that wh…

For sixteen years cicadas live underground. They emerge for one glorious night to live out their lives in hope of finding happiness and maybe... love. They gather for the grand cicada party at the castle, knowing that wh…

Love and a severed foot, at the end of the world. "The Event" is based on a poem by Tom Chivers and was commissioned by Random Acts for Channel 4 in the UK.…

Love and a severed foot, at the end of the world. "The Event" is based on a poem by Tom Chivers and was commissioned by Random Acts for Channel 4 in the UK.…

Love and a severed foot, at the end of the world. "The Event" is based on a poem by Tom Chivers and was commissioned by Random Acts for Channel 4 in the UK.…

Set in a crumbling black-and-white futuristic metropolis, void of creativity and color, the city is traversed by The Gold Sparrow and her nefarious side kick, The Ring Leader. Together they scour the gray-scale streets, …

Set in a crumbling black-and-white futuristic metropolis, void of creativity and color, the city is traversed by The Gold Sparrow and her nefarious side kick, The Ring Leader. Together they scour the gray-scale streets, …

Set in a crumbling black-and-white futuristic metropolis, void of creativity and color, the city is traversed by The Gold Sparrow and her nefarious side kick, The Ring Leader. Together they scour the gray-scale streets, …

"Once he belonged to someone. He had a big floppy ear like a puppy and a tiny tail like a bunny. Nobody knew what he was, but it didn't matter to them anymore. He was abandoned on the street. There he found a hat that wa…

Marcel survives the bird flu, alcohol, sleeping pills and his son Max. Though blinded in one eye, he remains the King of Tervuren. Greek tragedy as acted out by Belgian roosters.…

Marcel survives the bird flu, alcohol, sleeping pills and his son Max. Though blinded in one eye, he remains the King of Tervuren. Greek tragedy as acted out by Belgian roosters.…

Marcel survives the bird flu, alcohol, sleeping pills and his son Max. Though blinded in one eye, he remains the King of Tervuren. Greek tragedy as acted out by Belgian roosters.…

Fifty-something Willy returns to the naturist community where he spent his youth to visit his sick mother. When she dies shortly after he arrives, Willy is confronted with the choices he made in his life. In confused sad…

Fifty-something Willy returns to the naturist community where he spent his youth to visit his sick mother. When she dies shortly after he arrives, Willy is confronted with the choices he made in his life. In confused sad…

Fifty-something Willy returns to the naturist community where he spent his youth to visit his sick mother. When she dies shortly after he arrives, Willy is confronted with the choices he made in his life. In confused sad…

For more than 20 years Charles Manson has refused to communicate directly with the outside world. Until Now. These are the actual never before heard phone conversations between Canadian best selling author Marlin Marynic…

For more than 20 years Charles Manson has refused to communicate directly with the outside world. Until Now. These are the actual never before heard phone conversations between Canadian best selling author Marlin Marynic…

For more than 20 years Charles Manson has refused to communicate directly with the outside world. Until Now. These are the actual never before heard phone conversations between Canadian best selling author Marlin Marynic…

A man wakes up with a weird feeling. His parents are selling his childhood home. A goodbye/love letter to Florida.…

A man wakes up with a weird feeling. His parents are selling his childhood home. A goodbye/love letter to Florida.…

A man wakes up with a weird feeling. His parents are selling his childhood home. A goodbye/love letter to Florida.…

A journey through time & space, and the fight for existence. A dark premise contrasted with the divine imaginary creates a hypnotic ride of tone and emotion. Only "in-camera effects" were used to capture "Sci-Fly". The …

A journey through time & space, and the fight for existence. A dark premise contrasted with the divine imaginary creates a hypnotic ride of tone and emotion. Only "in-camera effects" were used to capture "Sci-Fly". The …

A journey through time & space, and the fight for existence. A dark premise contrasted with the divine imaginary creates a hypnotic ride of tone and emotion. Only "in-camera effects" were used to capture "Sci-Fly". The …

It's just another boring day in the the most boring job in the world. Even the robots doing the jobs are bored. They'll do anything to get out of it, even take one of those over sized 'You're leaving' cards around the fa…

It's just another boring day in the the most boring job in the world. Even the robots doing the jobs are bored. They'll do anything to get out of it, even take one of those over sized 'You're leaving' cards around the fa…

It's just another boring day in the the most boring job in the world. Even the robots doing the jobs are bored. They'll do anything to get out of it, even take one of those over sized 'You're leaving' cards around the fa…

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

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, positi…

Presenters

Jessica Hagy

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The 20th Anniversary SXSW Film Awards Show!…

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

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…

Beginner

Presenters

, Guy Slattery

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

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…

Intermediate

Presenters

Jillian Mayer, Lucas Leyva

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…

Beginner

Presenters

Danny Boyle, David Carr

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…

Beginner

Presenters

Matthew McConaughey, Scott Foundas

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…

Beginner

Presenters

Nick Cave, Larry Sloman

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 …

Intermediate

Presenters

Rob Zombie, Drew McWeeny

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

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

Jessie McCormack, Mitchell Altieri, Chad Hartigan

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

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

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

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

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

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…

Beginner

Presenters

Rob Zombie

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…

Presenters

Simon Klose, Yancey Strickler

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

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…

Beginner

Presenters

Don Hertzfeldt, Kerry Trainor

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

Calling all actors! Get ready for the first ever SXSW Casting Calls - a daily series hosted on Next Stage. This new series puts the casting process in the spotlight for all to see. Whether you're an experienced or aspir…

Calling all actors! Get ready for the first ever SXSW Casting Calls - a daily series hosted on Next Stage. This new series puts the casting process in the spotlight for all to see. Whether you're an experienced or aspir…

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

Alexa Fogel, Beth Sepko, Rochelle Rose

Vicky Boone Casting is holding an Open Casting Call for actors at SXSW. Are you interested in acting in features films in Austin? If so, please submit your headshot and resume to sxswcasting2013@gmail.com. Vicky Boone …

Vicky Boone Casting is holding an Open Casting Call for actors at SXSW. Are you interested in acting in features films in Austin? If so, please submit your headshot and resume to sxswcasting2013@gmail.com. Vicky Boone …

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 …

Intermediate

Presenters

, Christopher Dubia, Mark Floisand

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

Check out the most exciting new tools in digital content creation at the Come & Capture Film Factory Demo Pavilion. Get a chance to work hands on with an array of brands to help you shoot your SXSW experience. Once you’v…

Check out the most exciting new tools in digital content creation at the Come & Capture Film Factory Demo Pavilion. Get a chance to work hands on with an array of brands to help you shoot your SXSW experience. Once you’v…

Check out the most exciting new tools in digital content creation at the Come & Capture Film Factory Demo Pavilion. Get a chance to work hands on with an array of brands to help you shoot your SXSW experience. Once you’v…

Check out the most exciting new tools in digital content creation at the Come & Capture Film Factory Demo Pavilion. Get a chance to work hands on with an array of brands to help you shoot your SXSW experience. Once you’v…

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…

Intermediate

Presenters

Lan Bui, Vu Bui

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, Peter Ferris

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

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…

Advanced

Presenters

Amit Man, Steve Bannerman, Steve Heiner, Lan Bui

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

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…

Intermediate

Presenters

Allan Barnwell, Mike DesRoches

Meet Heather Knight, Electrical Engineer and Roboticist, and her robot, Data. Heather designs unique interfaces between people and machines that incorporate body language, personality, humor, temperament and spectacular …

Immediately following The Super Serious Show, cap off the day of laughs with late night music and merriment. Music by The Parlotones and King Cyrus King…

The world's greatest detective tackles Chicago's murky underworld in his FINAL thrilling escapade, recently discovered by multi award-winning (Fosters Edinburgh 2011 Panel Prize Award and Time Out Critics’ Choice) comedy…

Presenters

Ivan Gonzalez, Max Olesker

The opening night celebration that kicks off SXSW Comedy 2013. Featuring a JASH standup showcase with Sarah Silverman and Reggie Watts, with a party to follow!…

Presenters

Eric Wareheim, Reggie Watts, Sarah Silverman, Tim Heidecker

Hailing from Denver, Colorado where he comprises 1/3 of popular comedy troupe and web series darlings The Grawlix, Adam Cayton-Holland is a fast-rising voice in the comedy world. He recently made his late-night televisio…

Presenters

Adam Cayton-Holland, Brian Gaar, James Adomian, Janine Brito, Nate Bargatze, Seth Herzog

Web series Burning Love skewers reality TV rejects, blending pitch perfect parody with an amazing cast of comic actors and standups. Get a look behind the scenes with some of the show’s stars. With Ken Marino, Natasha L…

Presenters

Ken Marino, Kumail Nanjiani, Natasha Leggero, Rob Huebel

Web series Burning Love skewers reality TV rejects, blending pitch perfect parody with an amazing cast of comic actors and standups. Get a look behind the scenes with some of the show’s stars. With Ken Marino, Natasha L…

Presenters

Ken Marino, Kumail Nanjiani, Natasha Leggero, Rob Huebel

Host Scott Aukerman (Mr. Show, Between Two Ferns) will tape an episode of his flagship Earwolf show that blends interviews, games, and inspired character bits. In partnership with IFC, home of the forthcoming second seas…

Presenters

Scott Aukerman

For the sixth consecutive year, Scott Aukerman brings his expertly curated stand-up showcase, a cornerstone of the Los Angeles comedy scene for over a decade, to SXSW. With James Adomian, Matt Besser, Eugene Mirman, Bre…

Presenters

Brent Weinbach, Eugene Mirman, James Adomian, Matt Besser, Scott Aukerman

For the sixth consecutive year, Scott Aukerman brings his expertly curated stand-up showcase, a cornerstone of the Los Angeles comedy scene for over a decade, to SXSW. With James Adomian, Matt Besser, Eugene Mirman, Bre…

Presenters

Brent Weinbach, Eugene Mirman, James Adomian, Matt Besser, Scott Aukerman

Funny or Die & Team Coco's Comedy Climax: The thrilling conclusion of The Mischief at SXSW Comedy Funny or Die and Team Coco are having a baby! Well, kind of. Mostly they're teaming up to host the official after party f…

Presenters

Andrés du Bouchet, Andy Peters, Aparna Nancherla, Jay Larson, Jon Dore, Reggie Watts, Rory Scovel

Former Governor and wrestling legend JESSE VENTURA is on the ground in Austin and he’s assembled a team of investigative experts to uncover some explosive information that will unravel the biggest conspiracy yet. The New…

Presenters

Anthony Atamanuik, Daniel Van Kirk, James Adomian, Jon Gabrus, Shannon O'Neill

Funny or Die and Team Coco are having a baby! Well, kind of. Mostly they're teaming up to host the official after party for SXSW comedy, presented by The Mischief. Join us to play Gears of War and listen to music by Kit…

W. Kamau Bell’s FX show, Totally Biased, highlights the host’s aptitude for on-point, observational humor and features an all-star staff of comic contributors. With W. Kamau Bell, Kevin Avery, Guy Branum, Janine Brito, …

Presenters

Aparna Nancherla, Dwayne Kennedy, Guy Branum, Hari Kondabolu, Janine Brito, Kamau Bell, Kevin Avery

The revolution will not be televised. The revolution will be podcasted. Brett Gelman (Go On, Eagleheart, Funny or Die) presents a showcase of intense comedy and unpredictable antics, with the help of a few special guests…

Presenters

Brett Gelman

IFC hit series Comedy Bang! Bang! hosts an all-star showcase with Scott Aukerman, Reggie Watts and friends, promising a night of offbeat, amazing comedy - and maybe even a few previews of the show’s upcoming second seaso…

Presenters

Reggie Watts, Scott Aukerman

Comedian and podcaster Marc Maron hosts a first look peek of his new IFC scripted comedy series titled Maron. Joining him to discuss the series is executive producers Duncan Birmingham and Luke Matheny. Maron premieres …

Presenters

Marc Maron

Few names are as synonymous with improv as Matt Besser. Founding member of the Upright Citizens Brigade and a regular performer in the world-famous show Asssscat, Matt has brought his talents to podcasting with this full…

Presenters

Matt Besser

The apocalypse is here (for real this time), and you’re invited to celebrate with a few of The Mischief’s favorite comics. Our post-apocalyptic planning committee will be on hand to lead an end of times survival discussi…

Presenters

Adam Cayton-Holland, Andrés du Bouchet, Andy Peters, Aparna Nancherla, Brent Weinbach, Drennon Davis, Gabe Liedman, Ivan Gonzalez, Jay Larson, Jenny Slate, Jerrod Carmichael, Johnny Pemberton, Jon Dore, Max Olesker, Reggie Watts, Rory Scovel

Loud Village is known for throwing some of LA’s best comedy and music parties, and this year, they’re doing both in Austin. Come join in on the fun as they proudly present their SXSW party with friends from both worlds. …

Presenters

Kyle Kinane

Part standup show and part sketch comedy experiment, Nick Turner and Acquaintances (one of New York's most exciting new monthly shows) features some of the best comics our host has met, and some of the most hastily assem…

Presenters

Chris Cubas, Howard Kremer, Nate Bargatze, Nick Turner

A chaotic, comedic version of hot potato, Not It features comedians sharing the stage and the mic, rotating into the spotlight at the ring of a bell. The set times keep changing and the comics keep taking turns until the…

Presenters

Andy Peters, Brett Gelman, Drennon Davis, Gabe Liedman, Jenny Slate, Jon Dore, Rory Scovel

Presented by The Laugh Button and Gotham Comedy Club, this show challenges comics to bring their bluest material. With Aisha Tyler, Matt Braunger, Jay Oakerson, Mark Normand The Esther’s Follies stage is presented by …

Presenters

Aisha Tyler, Jay Oakerson, Mark Normand, Matt Braunger, Robert Kelly

Presented by The Laugh Button and Gotham Comedy Club, this show challenges comics to bring their bluest material. With Aisha Tyler, Matt Braunger, Jay Oakerson, Mark Normand The Esther’s Follies stage is presented by …

Presenters

Aisha Tyler, Jay Oakerson, Mark Normand, Matt Braunger, Robert Kelly

Start your Monday night off right with this guaranteed-good-time standup showcase, curated by SXSW Comedy.…

Presenters

Andrew Short, Jay Oakerson, Mac Blake, Mark Normand, Ryan Cownie

Take a journey with host Christopher Walken - as channeled by Kevin Pollak (The Usual Suspects, Casino) - in this eclectic, inspired podcast that pairs everyone’s favorite deadpan actor with special guests to discuss cur…

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Kevin Pollak, Kyle Kinane

The wildly popular live show turned Comedy Central favorite returns to SXSW. The hugely entertaining concept is simple: Benson brings his favorite comedians onstage to perform then interrupts them with stream-of-consciou…

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Doug Benson

Eddie Pepitone, comedy's "Bitter Buddha," exercises his demons while entertaining the masses. Along with a few of his offbeat pals, Pepitone transforms The North Door into an intimate lounge for an evening of sizzling so…

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Andrés du Bouchet, Brent Weinbach, Drennon Davis, Eddie Pepitone, Ivan Gonzalez, Jenny Slate, Max Olesker

The Chris Gethard Show is billed as "the most bizarre and often saddest talk show in New York City." It ran for over two years to sold out houses at the UCB Theater in New York, and now broadcasts live every Wednesday ni…

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Chris Gethard

The Creek and The Cave has turned Long Island City into one of New York’s top comedy destinations. With a roster of regular performers that includes many former (and future) New York’s Funniest Stand Up competition winne…

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Andrew Short, Eddie Pepitone, Emily Heller, Nate Bargatze, Nick Turner

The Creek and The Cave has turned Long Island City into one of New York’s top comedy destinations. With a roster of regular performers that includes many former (and future) New York’s Funniest Stand Up competition winne…

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Andrew Short, Eddie Pepitone, Emily Heller, James Adomian, Nate Bargatze, Nick Turner

Host Jake Fogelnest (Sirius XM) invites his favorite comedians and funny friends into his personal archives, a bounty of audio and video highlighting some of the weirdest, awesomest pop culture moments of the past few de…

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Andrew W.K., Chris Gethard, Jake Fogelnest

Like SXSW itself, this daytime programming covers a bajillion different aspects of new media time wasting, but the topic of “creative decorating for a confusing tomorrow” serves as the underlying theme for The Mischief’s…

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Andy Peters, Daniel Van Kirk, Drennon Davis, James Adomian, Jenny Slate, Jon Dore

Super Serious is a Los Angeles based mash-up show, presenting an immersive experience, exposing audiences to emerging and experimental performers alongside well-known hosts and headliners. Each show has a new Special Gue…

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Brent Weinbach, Drennon Davis, Gabe Liedman, Ivan Gonzalez, Jenny Slate, Jerrod Carmichael, Johnny Pemberton, Kyle Kinane, Max Olesker

The best improvisers in the country come together to put on an irreverent show made up on the spot, featuring performers from the acclaimed theater’s Los Angeles and New York outposts. Featuring Anthony Atamanuik, Neil …

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Anthony Atamanuik, Chris Gethard, Connor Ratliff, Dru Johnston, Jon Gabrus, Neil Casey, Shannon O'Neill

Anything can happen when the best and brightest comedians, improvisers and storytellers present the strangest, most terrifying, most hilarious night of their life. Stories and surprises that are too crazy not to be true,…

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Anthony Atamanuik, Chris Gethard, Jon Gabrus, Neil Casey

A line-up of established and up-and-coming comics from all around the country. With Jerrod Carmichael, Josh Fadem, Chris Gethard, Kyle Kinane The Esther’s Follies stage is presented by TuneIn.…

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, Chris Gethard, Jerrod Carmichael, Kyle Kinane

An elegant free form roast of strangers, Toasty is a gathering of friends, family and colleagues to honor today's inspirational heroes. An array of important speakers will be on hand to toast and honor the guest(s) of ho…

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, Adam Cayton-Holland, Andrés du Bouchet, Brent Weinbach, Jay Larson, Jerrod Carmichael, Nick Turner, Rory Scovel

Like SXSW itself, this daytime programming covers a bajillion different aspects of new media time wasting, but the topic of “creative decorating for a confusing tomorrow” serves as the underlying theme for The Mischief’s…

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, Andrés du Bouchet, Andy Peters, Gabe Liedman, Jay Larson, Johnny Pemberton

One of the sharpest minds in comedy today, W. Kamau Bell is as known for his political acuity as his absolute hilarity - and he’s brought a few of his friends to SXSW for a night of serious (and not so serious) fun. Wit…

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Aparna Nancherla, Dwayne Kennedy, Guy Branum, Hari Kondabolu, Janine Brito, Kamau Bell, Kevin Avery

In this brilliant, bizarre show - which regularly sells out the Upright Citizens Brigade Theater in New York City - Neil Casey (Saturday Night Live) and Anthony Atamanuik (30 Rock) perform a completely improvised movie.…

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Anthony Atamanuik, Neil Casey

Who Charted? hosts Kulap Vilaysack and Howard Kremer welcome guests to count down and comment on new music and film releases. With guests Matt & Kim…

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Howard Kremer, Kulap Vilaysack

Required listening for any comedy fan, this no-holds-barred show goes deep behind the scenes, presenting in-depth interviews with the industry’s most innovative performers. In partnership with IFC, home of the forthcomin…

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Marc Maron

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…

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Pernille Tranberg, Steffan Heuer

Join other movers and shakers in the Meet Up Pavilion to discuss social and digital media trends in advocacy and how these leaders use the web to mobilize their supporters.……

How are we, as media-driven consumers, inspired by a cause or motivated towards social change? In this discussion Theo Ianuly and Geoff Stanfield of Gist Lab will bring together musician Ryan Bingham, Peter Glatzer (SHF…

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…

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Anna Camp, David Haglund, Noreen Malone, Sarah Shapiro, Alyssa Rosenberg

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…

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Christian Castle, Jeff Roberts, Josh Wattles, Offir Gutelzon, Bill Rosenblatt

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 …

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Chris Rovzar, Jason Forbes, Stephanie Goodman, Willa Paskin, Dan Kois

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…

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Connor Schell, Ken Rodgers, Ross Greenburg, Michael Hogan

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

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Anderson Le, David Nugent, Dosin Pak, Karen Arikian, Lane Kneedler, Michael Hayden, Stephanie Trepanier, Wim De Witte

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…

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James Moll, Larry Waks, Matt Naylor, Turk Pipkin

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 …

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Joan Graves, Scott Weinberg, Travis Stevens, Vincenzo Natali, Alyssa Rosenberg

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 …

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Turk Pipkin

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…

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Brian Frye, Eva Orner, Josh Johnson, Rick Prelinger, Elizabeth Hansen

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…

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Katie Hill, Scott Stulen

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…

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, , , 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…

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Jonah Berger

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…

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David Beck, Hermione Way, Jason Hoch, Jesse Redniss

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…

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Nick Nuciforo, Scot Richardson

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 …

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Bill Adair, Steve Myers

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…

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, Daniel Ek

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…

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, Cheryl Engelhardt

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…

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Eric Cheng

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…

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Bob Mohler, Hiram Norman

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…

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Danny Sullivan, Duane Forrester, Matt Cutts

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…

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Harvey Levin

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…

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Jenn Deering Davis

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…

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, Peter Lenkov, Tim Surette

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 …

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Charles Graeber

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…

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Bettina Hein, Eduardo Tobon, Kevin Doohan, Rob Ciampa

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 deve…

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Tom Conrad

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…

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Amit Kapur, Jeff Bonforte

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

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Camille Styles, Christian Remde, Jillian St Charles

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…

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Richard Clarke

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…

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Adam Curry

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…

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Eric Price, Margaret Sullivan

“Anonymity” is a much-ballyhooed buzzword. But the complex issues of anonymity and authorship are far from unique to the Internet age. We’ve been here before. Turn back to 17th century Europe, when publishing was a less-…

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…

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Julie Ahrens

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…

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Anne Moebes, Annie Lin, Charles Prince, Dan Satorius, Deena Kalai, Emilio Nicolas, George Rush, Michael Saleman

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…

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Hailey Wierengo, Jeff Deutchman, Keri Safran, Nicholas Ogiony, Peter Jarowey, Peter Trinh, Peter Van Steemburg, Ryan Kampe

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…

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Dana O'Keefe, Heather Collier, Jessica Lacy

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…

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William Hertling

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 …

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Chuck Lorre, Neil Gaiman

“Drunk History” is moving to COMEDY CENTRAL. Join the cast and other special guests as they bring their drunken and often incoherent narration of historical moments to Next Stage at SXSW!……

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…

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April Peveteaux

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…

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Daniel Kellison, Eric Wareheim, Michael Cera, Reggie Watts, Sarah Silverman, Tim Heidecker, Ross Luippold

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…

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Kal Raustiala

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…

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Michael Moss

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.…

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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…

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Rohit Bhargava

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…

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Adam Penenberg

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.…

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Andy Cohen, Michael Davies

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…

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Christopher Schmitt

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…

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Pieter Jongerius

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 …

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Jason Lankow

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…

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Jason Nunes

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Mike Rohde

10 important tips you need to know when making a web doc, by award-winning agency Jam3 and Fathom Film Group (and of course Kim Jong-il). We give the inside scoop on how to get funding, how to leverage assets in a transm…

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Adrian Belina, Ann Shin, Hannah Donegan, Media Ridha

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…

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Angus Keith, Graham Holt, Mike Paterson, Sarah George

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…

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, Justin Lutsky, Matt Michnovetz, Thomas Bannister

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…

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Amy O'Leary, Matthew Danzico

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…

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Vincent Morisset

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 …

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Danny Harris, Liz Nord, Michel Reilhac, Mike Knowlton

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 …

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Courtney Holt, Danny Zappin, KassemG , Shaycarl

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 …

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, Bjarke Myrthu, Caspar Sonnen

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…

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, Josh Ruben

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…

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Christian Fonnesbech, Stinna Lassen

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, …

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Chris Boebel, Jesse Shapins, Katie Edgerton, Sarah Wolozin

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…

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Bart Hufen, Jigar Mehta, Suvi Helminen

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:…

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Jeremy Boxer, Nirvan Mullick, Ted Hope, Beth Levison

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…

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Bart Marable, Florian Thalhofer, Karen Kocher, Laura Dixon

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

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Aaron Franklin, Alex Kakoyiannis, Christian Remde, Sara Robertson

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…

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Ella Macintyre, Victoria Cocks, Kirsty Stark

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…

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Arianna Bocco, Dan Guando, James Shapiro, Peter Van Steemburg, Bret Berg

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…

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Andy Whittaker, Ryan Kampe, Sébastien Chesneau

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…

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, Eric Stein, Melanie Miller, Nick Savva, Richard Lorber

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…

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Adam Klaff, David Hayes, Josh Braun, Paul Levering, Keith Calder

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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Dan Berger, Michael Barker, Vanessa Hope

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…

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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…

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, Dylan Marchetti, Jerome Rougier, Keith Leopard, Matt Grady, Meghan Wurtz, Richard Abramowitz

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…

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Marc Schiller, Tom Quinn

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…

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Dimitri Simakis, Don Hertzfeldt, Lars Nilsen, Hadrian Belove

Bike Hugger's Built is back for SXSW 2013 with another Make and Tell event. This audience favorite features a series of talks by people who create, reveal their design process, and bring their inventions to SXSW.……

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…

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Dan Mezick

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…

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, Jesse Cravens

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…

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Michael Donaldson, Nonso Christian Ugbode, Parker Higgins, Suzan Beraza, Patricia Aufderheide

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…

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Dushan Zaric, Jason Kosmas

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…

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Bradley Beesley, Heather Courtney, Jeffrey Schwarz, Jillian Schlesinger, Malcolm Ingram, Paul Stekler, PJ Raval

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…

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Presenters

Basil Tsiokos, Charlie Phillips, Eric Hatch, Erik Jambor, Greg Rhem, Michael Lerman, Nancy Campbell

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…

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Brian Frye, Katerina Cizek, Penny Lane, Simon Ennis, Jason Spingarn-Koff

Pug, a wisecracking 13 year old living on a dangerous Westside block, has one goal in mind: to join The 12 O’Clock Boys; the notorious urban dirt-bike gang of Baltimore. Converging from all parts of the inner city, they …

Pug, a wisecracking 13 year old living on a dangerous Westside block, has one goal in mind: to join The 12 O’Clock Boys; the notorious urban dirt-bike gang of Baltimore. Converging from all parts of the inner city, they …

Pug, a wisecracking 13 year old living on a dangerous Westside block, has one goal in mind: to join The 12 O’Clock Boys; the notorious urban dirt-bike gang of Baltimore. Converging from all parts of the inner city, they …

Years before the Beats arrived in San Francisco, the city exploded with artistic expressions – painting, theatre, film, poetry. At its center was the groundbreaking filmmaker and poet James Broughton. “Big Joy” explores …

Years before the Beats arrived in San Francisco, the city exploded with artistic expressions – painting, theatre, film, poetry. At its center was the groundbreaking filmmaker and poet James Broughton. “Big Joy” explores …

Years before the Beats arrived in San Francisco, the city exploded with artistic expressions – painting, theatre, film, poetry. At its center was the groundbreaking filmmaker and poet James Broughton. “Big Joy” explores …

The bar is three customers deep and the bartenders are in the weeds at the greatest cocktail party since before Prohibition. Two bartenders try to achieve their dreams through bartending. An injured Marine turns his goal…

The bar is three customers deep and the bartenders are in the weeds at the greatest cocktail party since before Prohibition. Two bartenders try to achieve their dreams through bartending. An injured Marine turns his goal…

The bar is three customers deep and the bartenders are in the weeds at the greatest cocktail party since before Prohibition. Two bartenders try to achieve their dreams through bartending. An injured Marine turns his goal…

Wild Records is an LA indie music label comprised of young, Hispanic musicians, and run by Irishman, Reb Kennedy. Wild is an unconventional family, reminiscent of the early days of Sun Records, all of its musicians write…

Wild Records is an LA indie music label comprised of young, Hispanic musicians, and run by Irishman, Reb Kennedy. Wild is an unconventional family, reminiscent of the early days of Sun Records, all of its musicians write…

Wild Records is an LA indie music label comprised of young, Hispanic musicians, and run by Irishman, Reb Kennedy. Wild is an unconventional family, reminiscent of the early days of Sun Records, all of its musicians write…

"The Short Game" follows the lives of eight of the best 7-year old golfers in the world as they train for and compete in the World Championships of Junior Golf. The annual tournament held at golfing mecca Pinehurst, Nort…

"The Short Game" follows the lives of eight of the best 7-year old golfers in the world as they train for and compete in the World Championships of Junior Golf. The annual tournament held at golfing mecca Pinehurst, Nort…

"The Short Game" follows the lives of eight of the best 7-year old golfers in the world as they train for and compete in the World Championships of Junior Golf. The annual tournament held at golfing mecca Pinehurst, Nort…

“Touba" reveals a face of Islam essential to these divisive times. It chronicles the Grand Magaal pilgrimage of 1 million Sufi Muslims to the holy city of Touba, Senegal. Shot on 16mm, its vivid cinematography and integr…

“Touba" reveals a face of Islam essential to these divisive times. It chronicles the Grand Magaal pilgrimage of 1 million Sufi Muslims to the holy city of Touba, Senegal. Shot on 16mm, its vivid cinematography and integr…

“Touba" reveals a face of Islam essential to these divisive times. It chronicles the Grand Magaal pilgrimage of 1 million Sufi Muslims to the holy city of Touba, Senegal. Shot on 16mm, its vivid cinematography and integr…

"We Always Lie To Strangers" is a story of family, community, music and tradition set against the backdrop of Branson, Missouri, a remote Ozark Mountain town that is one of the biggest tourist destinations in the United …