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"Trash Dance"

Photo courtesy Andrew Garrison

'Trash Dance' documentary brings life to Austin's sanitation workers

Documentary film "Trash Dance" captures how trash trucks and the workers who drive them can create movement.

Mar 16, 2012 by in Film

Andrea Leptinsky

Thursday's SXSW Music highlights (slideshow)

From street performers to showcases to headlining acts to secret shows, downtown Austin came alive Thursday with performances from artists of all varieties.

Mar 16, 2012 by in Music

GM VP Chris Perry

Courtesy General Motors

Q&A: Chris Perry, vice president of marketing, General Motors

General Motors’ Chevrolet brand, a major sponsor of SXSW, came to town this week to showcase its newest fleet and technology.

Mar 16, 2012 by in SXSW

'Bernie' stars get red carpet treatment at SXSW (slideshow)

Matthew McConaughey, Jack Black and Richard Linklater appeared at the Paramount Theatre on March 14 for the premier of their upcoming theatrical release, "Bernie."

Mar 14, 2012 by in Film

Lena Dunham introduces "Girls"

Amy Denney

Lena Dunham's first TV show “Girls” keeps it real

"Girls" will air on HBO in April and offers a look at the lives of 20-something women who don't have it all figured out.

Mar 13, 2012 by in Film

Andrea Leptinsky

Sunday brings a star-studded surprise to Film badgeholders; SXSW's ScreenBurn Arcade coverage and more (slideshow)

SXSW Film kicked off Sunday morning with a conversation with Seth McFarlane, the mastermind behind the hit Fox television cartoon series "Family Guy," "American Dad" and "The Cleveland Show."

Mar 12, 2012 by in SXSW

Safety Not Guaranteed cast

Photo by Amy Denney

Whip-smart 'Safety Not Guaranteed' offers solid storyline, cast

"Safety Not Guaranteed" is a smart comedy with a bit of time travel thrown in for good measure.

Mar 12, 2012 by in Film

UT student filmmakers

Photo by Beth Wade

UT student filmmakers star in James Franco–created Web series

Panel delves into James Franco–created Web series on four University of Texas film students

Mar 12, 2012 by in Film

Joss Whedon, take two

Andrea Leptinsky

Interactive, Film events highlight second day of festival lineup (slideshow)

Austin's nonstop rain Saturday did not hinder crowds signed up to attend SXSW. Rather, many of them showed up in full force and packed rooms beyond their capacities to hear some of SXSW's top headliners speak.

Mar 10, 2012 by in SXSW

SXSW panel discusses second screen interactions

Photo by Amy Denney

Watching on the second screen: how viewers interact with TV shows

A SXSW panel analyzes how social platforms engage TV viewers to interact.

Mar 10, 2012 by in Film

Watching the rain

Joe Olivieri

SXSW Interactive, Day 1 (Slideshow)

Scenes from around downtown Austin on the first day of South by Southwest Interactive

Mar 9, 2012 by in Interactive

Texas Shorts program

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Short films featuring filmmakers with Texas ties premiere Saturday

Short films with Texas filmmakers premiere Saturday, March 10.

Mar 9, 2012 by in Film

SXSW 2011 attendees

Courtesy Brittany Ryan

2012 brings changes in SXSW festival permitting process

As per a city policy passed in January, venues holding South By Southwest Music and Media Conference events this year are subject to more stringent sound ordinances than in the past.

Mar 5, 2012 by in Central Austin

SXSWedu

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SXSWedu looks to gain steam

While SXSW draws huge crowds that flock to the Interactive, Film and Music portions of the event, SXSWedu hopes to gain similar influence as leaders in education and technology assemble to discuss the state of education.

Mar 5, 2012 by in Education

Parking downtown

SXSW 101: Making your way into, and around, downtown

Hundreds of thousands of visitors are headed to Austin this week, and that means planning ahead, whether you are an Austin commuter or visitor. Here is a list of street closures and public transportation tips to help make travel easier.

Mar 6, 2012 by in SXSW

SXSW 2011 attendees

Courtesy Brittany Ryan

SXSW 101: How SXSW programs its conferences

SXSW solicits panel suggestions worldwide and selects its programming based on the preferences of staff, an advisory panel and Internet voters, according to its website.

Mar 5, 2012 by in Interactive

SXSW 2011 Film workshop

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SXSW Film conference kicks off Friday, offers new venues for screenings

SXSW Film launches March 9 with new venues for film screenings.

Mar 5, 2012 by in Film

Auditorium Shores SXSW 2011

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SXSW 101: Having festival fun on a budget

While the South By Southwest Music and Media Conference may seem to be an industry-specific festival, it does not target attendees with badges and wristbands. The organization has developed a slew of free events for the community to attend.

Mar 5, 2012 by in SXSW

SXSW catches on to Austin’s ‘growth’ trend

One of the fastest-growing festivals in the world will set up shop in Austin in March, attracting thousands of visitors to Austin’s central core.

Feb 29, 2012 by in Central Austin

SXSW Music coverage
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    Keeping a mega festival uniquely Austin

    I'm sure no one will disagree with me when I say that SXSW is huge. But what fascinates me is that Austin and the SXSW team still manage to keep the festival unique to the city's diverse character.

    Mar 16, 2012 1:26:00 PM

  • SXSW Music

    It's a nice morning to be at SXSW

    I arrived early for the Bruce Springsteen keynote speech this morning, completely expecting a long line that probably formed beginning in the wee hours of the morning.

    Mar 15, 2012 11:26:00 AM

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