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2:00pm CST

How to Rawk SXSW

Panels or parties? Sleep or Sessions? Veteran SXSW speakers and attendees give their light-hearted insights and tips on making the most of your next few days in geek wunderland. Min Jung Kim (minjungkim.com) Ben Huh (Cheezburger Network) Denise Jacobs (denisejacobs.com) Jeremy Keith (adactio.com)
http://my.sxsw.com/events/event/7287

Friday March 12, 2010 2:00pm - 3:00pm CST
18ABCD Austin Convention Center

3:30pm CST

Battledecks 2010

Battledecks is a fast-paced, fun, laugh riot where "contestants" have to put together a presentation on the fly as slides are randomly projected for their confusion and the delight of the audience. Contestants are then judged by a panel of low-level celebrities, who can be bought. Battledecks was performed at SXSW...
http://my.sxsw.com/events/event/7284

Friday March 12, 2010 3:30pm - 4:30pm CST
18ABCD Austin Convention Center

3:30pm CST

How to Rawk SXSW Film

In addition to Interactive, SXSW also hosts a giant film conference and festival. Learn how to make meaningful connections with all the independent film & new media professionals in town for the event
http://my.sxsw.com/events/event/3317

Friday March 12, 2010 3:30pm - 4:30pm CST
16AB Austin Convention Center

5:00pm CST

Ukulele for Geeks: Secrets of the Pentatonic Scales

At first glance the fretboard of a ukulele (or guitar) looks incomprehensible, but with the magic of pentatonic scales - ancient, nearly universal 5-note patterns, you can "crack the code" and hack the fretboard and start jamming along with your favorite tunes or musician friends in no time. You don't need...
http://my.sxsw.com/events/event/7285

Friday March 12, 2010 5:00pm - 6:00pm CST
18ABCD Austin Convention Center

6:00pm CST

Catch a Chevy

SXSW just got sweeter. Look for "Catch a Chevy" stops at Brush Square Park across from the Austin Convention Center, Alamo Drafthouse on South Lamar, and The Paramount Theatre. From March 12 - March 20, complimentary shuttles will be running from 6 p.m. - 12 a.m. Look for signs downtown, follow...
http://my.sxsw.com/events/event/8283

Friday March 12, 2010 6:00pm - 7:00pm CST
South Brush Square Park 500 East Cesar Chavez Street

9:30am CST

The Power Shift: Who Stands Between Creator and Audience

Traditionally a select few individuals holding jobs at Film Distribution Companies stand between a filmmaker and distribution. But only online, social web sites or data driven companies really know how to aggregate audience and learn their tastes. Does this strip the power of the Distributors or will they learn new tricks?...
http://my.sxsw.com/events/event/7319

Saturday March 13, 2010 9:30am - 10:30am CST
18ABCD Austin Convention Center

11:00am CST

Alexandre O. Philippe (director, "The People vs. George Lucas") & Lewis Wallace (Wired)

Alexandre O. Philippe (director, "The People vs. George Lucas") - interviewed by Lewis Wallace (Wired)
http://my.sxsw.com/events/event/7815

Saturday March 13, 2010 11:00am - 12:00pm CST
Studio SX Austin Convention Center

11:00am CST

Distribution Deals: Caveat Seller

After hours, weeks, and years creating your film, music or game, don't sign away your rights without understanding your contract. This workshop explains typical distribution contracts, key concepts and terms common to traditional and new media deals.
http://my.sxsw.com/events/event/5904

Saturday March 13, 2010 11:00am - 12:00pm CST
13AB Austin Convention Center

11:00am CST

How to Create a Viral Video

From wedding videos to musical mash-ups, elaborate pranks to world-changing speeches, viral videos regularly appear on our radar screen. But how does a video go viral? Panelists from YouTube, TED.com, and elsewhere share the strategies that will help your chances: From editing techniques to emotional resonance, from distribution choices to, well,...
http://my.sxsw.com/events/event/7288

Saturday March 13, 2010 11:00am - 12:00pm CST
18ABCD Austin Convention Center

11:00am CST

Mentors: Programmers

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. Mentor session signup is open to all Film, Gold and Platinum badge holders at a first-come,...
http://my.sxsw.com/events/event/5907

Saturday March 13, 2010 11:00am - 12:00pm CST
11AB Austin Convention Center

11:00am CST

Ripping Reality - Creativity and the New Documentary

Where does creativity factor into documentary film? If documentaries are to remain relevant in film culture, creativity is essential. Festival filmmakers and doc experts discuss their creative choices, and the ramifications on representing reality.
http://my.sxsw.com/events/event/649

Saturday March 13, 2010 11:00am - 12:00pm CST
15 Austin Convention Center

11:00am CST

The KICK-ASS Cast Can't See Through Walls But They Can Kick Your ASS

Join the cast and director of SXSW's opening film of 2010, KICK-ASS to learn what it takes to be a super hero! No need for special powers to kick ass! This highly anticipated film's panel will talk about the making of the film, which opens on 4/16. Learn how to pick...
http://my.sxsw.com/events/event/5919

Saturday March 13, 2010 11:00am - 12:00pm CST
16AB Austin Convention Center

12:30pm CST

Aaron Johnson, Chloe Moretz, Christopher Mintz-Plasse ("Kick Ass"), Eric Vespe (Ain't It Cool News)

Aaron Johnson, Chloe Moretz, Christopher Mintz-Plasse (cast, "Kick Ass") - interviewed by Eric Vespe (Ain't It Cool News)
http://my.sxsw.com/events/event/7817

Saturday March 13, 2010 12:30pm - 1:30pm CST
Studio SX Austin Convention Center

12:30pm CST

Directing the Dead: Genre Directors Spill Their Guts

Come and learn the blood-soaked secrets of lifting genre filmmaking from hack-and-slash potboiler to pulp art, with insight from some of the biggest names and smartest craftsmen in their field.
http://my.sxsw.com/events/event/3493

Saturday March 13, 2010 12:30pm - 1:30pm CST
18ABCD Austin Convention Center

12:30pm CST

From Screening Room to Living Room

More indies are being made than ever before, and fewer distributors willing to take the risk to try to bring them to theaters. With specialist distributors retrenching or going under, is there an opportunity for filmmakers to target TV as an outlet?
http://my.sxsw.com/events/event/3495

Saturday March 13, 2010 12:30pm - 1:30pm CST
16AB Austin Convention Center

12:30pm CST

IDFA DocLab @ SXSW

IDFA's DocLab presents some of the most innovative web projects and interactive documentaries in internet media production. Come and learn more from some representatives and experts of the genre.
http://my.sxsw.com/events/event/3494

Saturday March 13, 2010 12:30pm - 1:30pm CST
13AB Austin Convention Center

12:30pm CST

Mentors: Producers

What secrets does the producer hold, from pre-production to distribution? Learn some of the ways to perfect the relationship between "producer" and "production." Mentor session signup is open to all Film, Gold and Platinum badge holders at a first-come, first-served basis. Registrants who signed up online must check-in 30 minutes before...
http://my.sxsw.com/events/event/5909

Saturday March 13, 2010 12:30pm - 1:30pm CST
11AB Austin Convention Center

12:30pm CST

The Insider's Guide to Independent Film Financing & Packaging in a Troubled Economy

This panel will provide an overview of how independent films are currently being developed, packaged, produced, financed and distributed in a down market. We'll discuss current trends and clever ways to raise money, attach talent, and avoid legal pitfalls.
http://my.sxsw.com/events/event/4929

Saturday March 13, 2010 12:30pm - 1:30pm CST
15 Austin Convention Center

2:00pm CST

Blow Something Up!: Live Action Special Effects

Explosions, Snow, Rain, Smoke, Fire, and Stunts add sizzle to movies, TV, Commercials, music videos and live events. Experience how easily and affordably you can put these proven attention grabbers to work for you, your film, and your thrill-seeking audience.
http://my.sxsw.com/events/event/12

Saturday March 13, 2010 2:00pm - 3:00pm CST
13AB Austin Convention Center

2:00pm CST

Mentors: Distribution

Details, details. From casting, to planning, to more planning. Come talk with industry veterans who've been through it before, and learn from their mistakes. Mentor session signup is open to all Film, Gold and Platinum badge holders at a first-come, first-served basis. Registrants who signed up online must check-in 30 minutes...
http://my.sxsw.com/events/event/3502

Saturday March 13, 2010 2:00pm - 3:00pm CST
11AB Austin Convention Center

2:00pm CST

Reel To Reality: How Good Film Does Good

Non-profits and cause-driven organizations are rapidly turning to new media to tell their stories. Panelists will provide advice to filmmakers, non-profits, novices and grassroots organizations looking to spread their message with film and video.
http://my.sxsw.com/events/event/30

Saturday March 13, 2010 2:00pm - 3:00pm CST
15 Austin Convention Center

2:00pm CST

The Kids Are Alright: Jay & Mark Duplass Plus

Riding a wave of critical acclaim, audience adulation and finely tuned filmmaking skills, this panel brings you the skinny on some of the sharpest, smartest and buzziest collaborators and indie innovators in new American cinema.
http://my.sxsw.com/events/event/5905

Saturday March 13, 2010 2:00pm - 3:00pm CST
16AB Austin Convention Center

2:00pm CST

Ti West ("The House of the Devil") & Ruben Fleischer ("Zombieland")

Ti West (director, "The House of the Devil") & Ruben Fleischer (director, "Zombieland")
http://my.sxsw.com/events/event/7818

Saturday March 13, 2010 2:00pm - 3:00pm CST
Studio SX Austin Convention Center

2:30pm CST

Eli Craig (director, "Tucker & Dale vs. Evil") - interviewed by Scott Hutcheson (Wearemoviegeeks.com)

Eli Craig (director, "Tucker & Dale vs. Evil") - interviewed by Scott Hutcheson (Wearemoviegeeks.com)
http://my.sxsw.com/events/event/8545

Saturday March 13, 2010 2:30pm - 3:30pm CST
Studio SX Austin Convention Center

3:00pm CST

Lawrence Wright

Pulitzer Prize winning author, Lawrence Wright, will be stopping by the South By Bookstore to meet fans and sign copies of The Looming Tower.
http://my.sxsw.com/events/event/8158

Saturday March 13, 2010 3:00pm - 4:00pm CST
South By Bookstore Austin Convention Center

3:30pm CST

A Conversation with David Gordon Green

David Gordon Green first gained critical attention for his debut feature George Washington (2000), and has gone on to further acclaim for films like All The Real Girls (2003) and Undertow (2004). More recently, he directed Danny McBride, Jody Hill and Ben Best's the cult show Eastbound & Down for HBO,...
http://my.sxsw.com/events/event/5906

Saturday March 13, 2010 3:30pm - 4:30pm CST
16AB Austin Convention Center

3:30pm CST

Mentors: Publicity

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 Platinum badge holders at a first-come, first-served basis. Registrants who signed up...
http://my.sxsw.com/events/event/3504

Saturday March 13, 2010 3:30pm - 4:30pm CST
11AB Austin Convention Center

3:30pm CST

Nobody Wants to Watch Your Film: Realities of Online Film Distribution

Every respectable film festival these days has a panel talking about online film distribution and increasingly these panels end up in disputes between websites promoting their services and film distributors frustrated at their online revenues. At the same time everyone seems to agree that digital distribution is the future. So what's...
http://my.sxsw.com/events/event/29

Saturday March 13, 2010 3:30pm - 4:30pm CST
18ABCD Austin Convention Center

3:30pm CST

Not So Usual Suspects - Players on the Future of Film Distribution

There's the film business how it's been, and of course, as we all know, how it's changing. Here are experts on the top of their game dispelling some myths and giving a reality check on the future.
http://my.sxsw.com/events/event/7558

Saturday March 13, 2010 3:30pm - 4:30pm CST
15 Austin Convention Center

3:30pm CST

The Power of Super 8 Film

Super 8 is the OG of guerilla filmmaking. Find out how you can make this beautiful, classic film gauge work in an HD world. From cameras to film stock, scanning and encoding, inclusive workflows, tips and more...these aren't your grandpa's home movies!
http://my.sxsw.com/events/event/36

Saturday March 13, 2010 3:30pm - 4:30pm CST
13AB Austin Convention Center

4:00pm CST

Ryan Werner (IFC Films), Matt Dentler (Cinetic Rights Management), Larry Greenberg (Phase 4 Films), Eric Kohn (indieWIRE)

Ryan Werner (IFC Films), Matt Dentler (Cinetic Rights Management), Larry Greenberg (Phase 4 Films) - interviewed by Eric Kohn (indieWIRE)
http://my.sxsw.com/events/event/7819

Saturday March 13, 2010 4:00pm - 5:00pm CST
Studio SX Austin Convention Center

4:15pm CST

Alison Macor

Alison Macor, a long time Austin film journalist, will be signing copies of her recent book, Chainsaws, Slackers, and Spy Kids: 30 Years of Filmmaking in Austin, Texas (UT Press)
http://my.sxsw.com/events/event/8053

Saturday March 13, 2010 4:15pm - 5:15pm CST
South By Bookstore Austin Convention Center

4:30pm CST

Aaron Katz, Ben Stambler, Brendan McFadden ("Cold Weather"), Mark Olsen (LA Times)

Aaron Katz (writer/director, "Cold Weather"), Ben Stambler (writer/producer), Brendan McFadden (writer/producer) - interviewed by Mark Olsen (LA Times)
http://my.sxsw.com/events/event/7820

Saturday March 13, 2010 4:30pm - 5:30pm CST
Studio SX Austin Convention Center

5:00pm CST

Beyond Advertising: Can Online Video Finally Pay?

Ask content creators if advertising is paying the bills, and most will say it doesn't. While iTunes, Hulu and Netflix serve the major networks, independents rely on a trickle of advertising revenue. We present options for totally portable, embeddable, and viral distribution with micropayments. Power (and payments) to the people! Rob...
http://my.sxsw.com/events/event/7283

Saturday March 13, 2010 5:00pm - 6:00pm CST
18ABCD Austin Convention Center

6:00pm CST

Catch a Chevy

SXSW just got sweeter. Look for "Catch a Chevy" stops at Brush Square Park across from the Austin Convention Center, Alamo Drafthouse on South Lamar, and The Paramount Theatre. From March 12 - March 20, complimentary shuttles will be running from 6 p.m. - 12 a.m. Look for signs downtown, follow...
http://my.sxsw.com/events/event/8284

Saturday March 13, 2010 6:00pm - 7:00pm CST
South Brush Square Park 500 East Cesar Chavez Street

9:30am CDT

Offering Your Content in 100 Languages

The web is growing at a rapid pace and in hundreds of different languages, but professionally translating content is expensive and time-consuming. A social translation program is one way you can make your website more accessible to a global audience for less. Representatives from successful translation projects share what works. June...
http://my.sxsw.com/events/event/7291

Sunday March 14, 2010 9:30am - 10:30am CDT
18ABCD Austin Convention Center

11:00am CDT

How to Cast Your Indie or New Media Production using the latest in Online Tools

Learn from our panel of Casting Directors and Industry Professionals how to cast your Indie or New Media production using tools that are right at your fingertips. From free services to pay services learn which of the casting sites are right for you, and your budget.
http://my.sxsw.com/events/event/27

Sunday March 14, 2010 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
13AB Austin Convention Center

11:00am CDT

Mentors: Press & Bloggers

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 Platinum badge holders at a first-come, first-served basis. Registrants who...
http://my.sxsw.com/events/event/3503

Sunday March 14, 2010 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
11AB Austin Convention Center

11:00am CDT

Sound Decisions: A Reality Check on Using Music in Film

Film music drives audience emotions, and individual scenes can be defined by a particular song or music cue. Essential as it is, film music is often under budgeted and misunderstood. Hosted by BMI, this roundtable discussion will explore effective tactics for finding a film's sound as well as the practical realities...
http://my.sxsw.com/events/event/33

Sunday March 14, 2010 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
16AB Austin Convention Center

11:00am CDT

What's Open Video and Why Does it Matter?

Video cameras and desktop editing software are now cheap and ubiquitous, making it easy for casual computer users to speak to a mass audience. But online video is still mostly a glorified on-demand system--more like Internet TV than a truly participatory medium. The legal and technological battles surrounding online video are,...
http://my.sxsw.com/events/event/7322

Sunday March 14, 2010 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
18ABCD Austin Convention Center

11:00am CDT

Writing a Successful Screenplay: Consider the Source

This kind of "presold" source material like books, news and real-life events are grist to the mill of the modern studio scriptwriter. This panel discusses the wide range of source material, how to use it, and how to write an effective adaptation that sells.
http://my.sxsw.com/events/event/37

Sunday March 14, 2010 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
15 Austin Convention Center

11:30am CDT

Barbara Smith Conrad & Mat Hames ("When I Rise") & Charles Ramirez Berg (UT Austin)

Barbara Smith Conrad & Mat Hames ("When I Rise") - interviewed by Charles Ramirez Berg (UT Austin)
http://my.sxsw.com/events/event/7821

Sunday March 14, 2010 11:30am - 12:30pm CDT
Studio SX Austin Convention Center

12:00pm CDT

Amy Hobby, Kathleen Russo, Susan Littenberg ("And Everything Is Going Fine")

Amy Hobby, Kathleen Russo, Susan Littenberg ("And Everything Is Going Fine")
http://my.sxsw.com/events/event/8546

Sunday March 14, 2010 12:00pm - 1:00pm CDT
Studio SX Austin Convention Center

12:30pm CDT

A Conversation with Michel Gondry

Filmmaker, artist and musician Michel Gondry (The Science of Sleep, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind) sits down with KCRW's Elvis Mitchel to discuss his remarkable body of work and his latest, an intimate portrait of his family entitled The Thorn In The Heart, screening at SXSW.
http://my.sxsw.com/events/event/6639

Sunday March 14, 2010 12:30pm - 1:30pm CDT
18ABCD Austin Convention Center

12:30pm CDT

Editing Fiction, Non-Fiction and Everything In-Between

The best editors work like sculptors to craft their footage into the most effective film possible. Learn how editors are able to wring magic from a huge range of source material, how you can work with them, or simply to hone your own editing skills and become one of the best....
http://my.sxsw.com/events/event/18

Sunday March 14, 2010 12:30pm - 1:30pm CDT
13AB Austin Convention Center

12:30pm CDT

Hyperbole In Film Criticism & Analysis

The panel will examine the increased trend in film writers to accentuate their reviews (both positive and negative) in order to either draw more attention to themselves or to curry favor with the studios instead of finding film's place in modern and historical context.
http://my.sxsw.com/events/event/3496

Sunday March 14, 2010 12:30pm - 1:30pm CDT
16AB Austin Convention Center

12:30pm CDT

Mentors: Distribution

Details, details. From casting, to planning, to more planning. Come talk with industry veterans who've been through it before, and learn from their mistakes. Mentor session signup is open to all Film, Gold and Platinum badge holders at a first-come, first-served basis. Registrants who signed up online must check-in 30 minutes...
http://my.sxsw.com/events/event/7315

Sunday March 14, 2010 12:30pm - 1:30pm CDT
11AB Austin Convention Center

12:30pm CDT

The Main Event: Finding an Audience for Your Film

The music industry is in freefall, bringing speculation that live shows are the revenue stream of the future. But what about film? Learn how to create events from four-walling, to multiple screenings how to make these screenings profitable, both financially and critically.
http://my.sxsw.com/events/event/35

Sunday March 14, 2010 12:30pm - 1:30pm CDT
15 Austin Convention Center

1:45pm CDT

Jon Reiss

Jon Reiss will be signing copies of his latest book, Think Outside the Box Office.
http://my.sxsw.com/events/event/8055

Sunday March 14, 2010 1:45pm - 2:45pm CDT
South By Bookstore Austin Convention Center

2:00pm CDT

Cinematic Titles: A Case Study

This workshop takes a film title sequence to pieces and explores the different parts of the process that brought it to the big screen, from conception to realization.
http://my.sxsw.com/events/event/14

Sunday March 14, 2010 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
13AB Austin Convention Center

2:00pm CDT

FIVE FATAL F*CKUPS-- the biggest legal mistakes every indie producer makes

What does every indie filmmaker consistently screw up? Not the script, the budget, the schedule or the marketing; it's the Legal Stuff! Meet the Five Fatals, so you can avoid them in the future.
http://my.sxsw.com/events/event/23

Sunday March 14, 2010 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
15 Austin Convention Center

2:00pm CDT

Mentors: Legal/Clearance

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 to all Film, Gold and Platinum badge holders at a first-come, first-served basis. Registrants...
http://my.sxsw.com/events/event/3500

Sunday March 14, 2010 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
11AB Austin Convention Center

2:00pm CDT

Saving Cinema in a Digital Era

Amidst the rush to find new digital models and preserve a business for indies, how do we save film as an art form? Can we monetize movies and also save cinema? Do we risk films being judged differently as the vast majority of movies are seen on smaller screens?
http://my.sxsw.com/events/event/7560

Sunday March 14, 2010 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
16AB Austin Convention Center

2:20pm CDT

Phil Vigeant

Phil Vigeant, renowned champion of Super 8 film, will be signing copies of his book, The Power of Super 8 Film.
http://my.sxsw.com/events/event/8054

Sunday March 14, 2010 2:20pm - 3:20pm CDT
South By Bookstore Austin Convention Center

3:30pm CDT

Does Your HD 'Baby' Have its "Pants on the Ground?"

Although it might be an accepted style to walk around with one's low pants exposing their briefs, the same is not true when it comes to planning a production. This discussion will help you œget your pants up, laying out the basics of the Sony XDCAM EX and more.
http://my.sxsw.com/events/event/5291

Sunday March 14, 2010 3:30pm - 4:30pm CDT
13AB Austin Convention Center

3:30pm CDT

Fans, Friends & Followers: Creating Your Own Cult (of the Non-Apocalyptic Variety)

Finding an audience has become essential to the filmmaker's arsenal. Featuring real-world examples, this panel explores the filmmaker's art of cultivating an audience for their work, spread the word, showing up for screenings, and buying the DVDs or download. ing
http://my.sxsw.com/events/event/19

Sunday March 14, 2010 3:30pm - 4:30pm CDT
18ABCD Austin Convention Center

3:30pm CDT

Jeffrey Tambor's Acting Workshop

Jeffrey Tambor (The Larry Sanders Show, Arrested Development) returns to SXSW for another installment of his highly popular Acting Workshop, featuring two actors from the SXSW 2010 Film Program.
http://my.sxsw.com/events/event/4928

Sunday March 14, 2010 3:30pm - 4:30pm CDT
16AB Austin Convention Center

3:30pm CDT

Mentors: Filmmakers

Every filmmaker has a story to tell. Get advice, or share those stories with experienced filmmakers. Mentor session signup is open to all Film, Gold and Platinum badge holders at a first-come, first-served basis. Registrants who signed up online must check-in 30 minutes before your mentor time slot to guarantee your...
http://my.sxsw.com/events/event/3499

Sunday March 14, 2010 3:30pm - 4:30pm CDT
11AB Austin Convention Center

3:30pm CDT

Remix Goes Mainstream: Making Mashups Pay

Remix, mashup, compilation, clip job, footage art: it's what doc filmmakers and online video artists do'from 102 Minutes that Changed America to Moral Kombat to Los Angeles Plays Itself to Buffy v. Edward. But how do they make money, get distribution and stay legal? Learn here!
http://my.sxsw.com/events/event/31

Sunday March 14, 2010 3:30pm - 4:30pm CDT
15 Austin Convention Center

6:00pm CDT

Catch a Chevy

SXSW just got sweeter. Look for "Catch a Chevy" stops at Brush Square Park across from the Austin Convention Center, Alamo Drafthouse on South Lamar, and The Paramount Theatre. From March 12 - March 20, complimentary shuttles will be running from 6 p.m. - 12 a.m. Look for signs downtown, follow...
http://my.sxsw.com/events/event/8285

Sunday March 14, 2010 6:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
Across Brush Square Park 500 East Cesar Chavez Street

9:30am CDT

Don't Get Sued! A Guide For Content Creators

Your content-based website used to fly under the radar. Now you're on your way to becoming the next CollegeHumor.com. Make sure you're ready for the big time. This presentation will cover critical "nuts and bolts" topics such as content ownership, licensing, rights and clearances and employment relationships. Robert Strent (Grubman, Indursky...
http://my.sxsw.com/events/event/7286

Monday March 15, 2010 9:30am - 10:30am CDT
18ABCD Austin Convention Center

11:00am CDT

Direct a Great Film by Storyboarding with Stick Figures

You don't need to be an expert wacom-jockey or drafting guru to learn the tools necessary to storyboard your dream project. This class will teach the essentials of storyboarding and film composition as pre-visualization tools.
http://my.sxsw.com/events/event/16

Monday March 15, 2010 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
13AB Austin Convention Center

11:00am CDT

Getting to Know the Unions

Guilds and unions are a major aspect of mainstream filmmaking and if you're serious there's information you need. Meet representatives of the DGA, SAG Indie, WGAW, and IATSE as they investigate the different services they offer both veteran and novice filmmakers.
http://my.sxsw.com/events/event/25

Monday March 15, 2010 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
15 Austin Convention Center

11:00am CDT

Making Content Relevant To Me, Here and Now

In a world where content is available anywhere, at any time, users will consume more content if relevant and personalized... based on location, time, entourage, tastes and mood. The panel will talk through practical examples of using data to better match relevant content to users and increase consumption. David Maher Roberts...
http://my.sxsw.com/events/event/7289

Monday March 15, 2010 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
18ABCD Austin Convention Center

11:00am CDT

Mentors: Managers/Agents

Agents and Managers are a necessary part of the food chain in filmmaking from pre-production through distribution and release. What do they do exactly? How can they serve you? Talk to several industry professionals one-on-one. Mentor session signup is open to all Film, Gold and Platinum badge holders at a first-come,...
http://my.sxsw.com/events/event/3501

Monday March 15, 2010 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
11AB Austin Convention Center

11:00am CDT

REPO MEN: Extending a Movie's Narrative Online

REPO MEN Director, Miguel Sapochnik, joins Wired "Vanished" writer Evan Ratliffe and Double Barrel Motion Labs CEO Jeff Krelitz in a discussion about extending the story of REPO MEN into the virtual world. The session will feature the worldwide debut of the motion comic character lead-in to the film in RealD...
http://my.sxsw.com/events/event/8523

Monday March 15, 2010 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
Exhibit Hall 1 Austin Convention Center

11:00am CDT

What does documentary history look like in an interactive world?: From Nanook to @Nanook

How have the challenges facing filmmakers documenting historical events changed in a world where filmed images on-line can be virtually limitless and immediate? Does a multiplicity of sources and authors solve the problem of subjectivity? And as print journalism struggles to survive, what might future documentary projects look like? This panel...
http://my.sxsw.com/events/event/7321

Monday March 15, 2010 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
16AB Austin Convention Center

12:00pm CDT

Morrie Warshawski

Morrie Warshawski, a veteran consultant and writer, will be signing copies of his latest book, Shaking the Money Tree: The Art of Getting Grants and Donations for Film and Video Projects.
http://my.sxsw.com/events/event/8056

Monday March 15, 2010 12:00pm - 1:00pm CDT
South By Bookstore Austin Convention Center

12:30pm CDT

Anatomy of a Release; From Conception Through Exhibition

This interactive panel will explore the dynamics of a film's release process. Taking a hypothetical approach, the session will investigate each step, from development through exhibition, with insight provided by key industry figures.
http://my.sxsw.com/events/event/11

Monday March 15, 2010 12:30pm - 1:30pm CDT
16AB Austin Convention Center

12:30pm CDT

Floating Heads are Dead - Why Traditional Posters Suck

Why do studios still rely on the star power of 'floating heads' to sell their film product? Discover the value of a simple, iconic, original poster campaign. With limited stills available to the average indie or documentary, it can mean the difference between success and failure. Find out how less can...
http://my.sxsw.com/events/event/24

Monday March 15, 2010 12:30pm - 1:30pm CDT
15 Austin Convention Center

12:30pm CDT

Mentor: Programmers

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. Mentor session signup is open to all Film, Gold and Platinum badge holders at a first-come,...
http://my.sxsw.com/events/event/3497

Monday March 15, 2010 12:30pm - 1:30pm CDT
11AB Austin Convention Center

12:30pm CDT

Sustainable Filmmaking Workshop

Learn how to green your productions, leave a smaller footprint on an ever-more fragile planet, and by going green actually save money!
http://my.sxsw.com/events/event/34

Monday March 15, 2010 12:30pm - 1:30pm CDT
13AB Austin Convention Center

12:30pm CDT

Visual FX for Indies: Big Impact, Small Budgets

Sure, you can spend thousands on CGI. But digital FX work can just as easily save a film money. "invisible" effects can shave your budget or solve logistic problems. Affordable tools and online resources can give high-end production value for low-budget price.
http://my.sxsw.com/events/event/3507

Monday March 15, 2010 12:30pm - 1:30pm CDT
18ABCD Austin Convention Center

2:00pm CDT

Cash Flow Workflow: Funding Docs From Start to Finish

How can you efficiently utilize the various funding options available to fit you production schedule? From grants to contributions, pre-sales to investment, what makes for effective fundraising -- and how can you make a living along the way?
http://my.sxsw.com/events/event/13

Monday March 15, 2010 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
15 Austin Convention Center

2:00pm CDT

Cinematography for Improvised Films: Lighting the Unknown

How does a cinematographer extract killer visuals from little or no script? What about live, uncontrolled locations? Free-roaming actors with little regard for "hitting their light"? This workshop explores the unpredictable, unique challenges of shooting improvised cinema.
http://my.sxsw.com/events/event/15

Monday March 15, 2010 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
16AB Austin Convention Center

2:00pm CDT

How to Avoid "Fixing it in the Mix"

Make your film sound as good as it looks, and learn the pitfalls and solutions of production/location audio. Expert advice is provided by a Hollywood sound supervisor and Indie filmmaker, and a sound designer/mixer with extensive experience in Indie and Documentary,
http://my.sxsw.com/events/event/26

Monday March 15, 2010 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
13AB Austin Convention Center

2:00pm CDT

Mentors: Producers

What secrets does the producer hold, from pre-production to distribution? Learn some of the ways to perfect the relationship between "producer" and "production." Mentor session signup is open to all Film, Gold and Platinum badge holders at a first-come, first-served basis. Registrants who signed up online must check-in 30 minutes before...
http://my.sxsw.com/events/event/28

Monday March 15, 2010 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
11AB Austin Convention Center

3:20pm CDT

Chloe Sevigny, Rhys Ifans, Bernard Rose ("Mr. Nice") - interviewed by James Rocchi (MSN Movies/The Rocchi Report)

Chloe Sevigny, Rhys Ifans, Bernard Rose ("Mr. Nice") - interviewed by James Rocchi (MSN Movies/The Rocchi Report)
http://my.sxsw.com/events/event/8548

Monday March 15, 2010 3:20pm - 4:20pm CDT
Studio SX Austin Convention Center

3:30pm CDT

A Conversation with Gilbert Shelton

Cult comics legend Gilbert Shelton created characters like Fabulous Furry Freak Brothers, and has sold over 40 million comic books in 15 languages. Come and hear this Austin legend in rare conversation at SXSW.
http://my.sxsw.com/events/event/9

Monday March 15, 2010 3:30pm - 4:30pm CDT
16AB Austin Convention Center

3:30pm CDT

Creating a Graphic Novel Hollywood Will Buy

Graphic novels are red hot in Hollywood. Combining words and visuals in one package, a comic book can be a great sales tool when pitching. In this panel, industry professionals will teach you how to make a graphic novel to attract the attention of movie producers.
http://my.sxsw.com/events/event/3492

Monday March 15, 2010 3:30pm - 4:30pm CDT
15 Austin Convention Center

3:30pm CDT

Finding the Money: NEH and ITVS

Meet representatives from the National Endowment for the Humanities and the Independent Television Service. Come hear about funding opportunities for your documentary film, funding priorities, the review process, and tips for a successful application.
http://my.sxsw.com/events/event/21

Monday March 15, 2010 3:30pm - 4:30pm CDT
13AB Austin Convention Center

3:30pm CDT

First Impressions: The Art of Main Title Design

A strong title sequence can yield some of a film's most memorable images, allowing themes to linger long after the lights go up. This presentation will explore the process of creating such sequences, using case studies from both studio and independent projects.
http://my.sxsw.com/events/event/22

Monday March 15, 2010 3:30pm - 4:30pm CDT
18ABCD Austin Convention Center

3:30pm CDT

Mentors: Distribution

Get some one-on-one face time with people who can decide if a film makes it to a theater or your local video store. Mentor session signup is open to all Film, Gold and Platinum badge holders at a first-come, first-served basis. Registrants who signed up online must check-in 30 minutes before...
http://my.sxsw.com/events/event/3498

Monday March 15, 2010 3:30pm - 4:30pm CDT
11AB Austin Convention Center

3:40pm CDT

Will Forte & Jorma Taccone (MacGruber) interviewed by Drew McWeeny (HitFlix)

Will Forte & Jorma Taccone (MacGruber) interviewed by Drew McWeeny (HitFlix)
http://my.sxsw.com/events/event/8633

Monday March 15, 2010 3:40pm - 4:40pm CDT
Studio SX Austin Convention Center

4:15pm CDT

3D Stereoscopic Production Tools, Production and Post

With 3D cinema on the uptick again, and probably for good, you need to know how it works. From production, through post, distribution and exhibition, this panel gives you the overview on how you too can integrate Stereoscopic tools and pipelines on your next film.
http://my.sxsw.com/events/event/8

Monday March 15, 2010 4:15pm - 5:15pm CDT
Alamo Lamar Theater 2 Austin Convention Center

5:00pm CDT

Sound Unbound

Derek Woodgate and DJ Spooky that Subliminal Kid will discuss excerpts from DJ Spooky's book, Sound Unbound, which deals with the role of sound and digital media in an information-based society, talking about the history of the soundsytem and the way networks transform creative processes. As part of the conversation, DJ...
http://my.sxsw.com/events/event/7318

Monday March 15, 2010 5:00pm - 6:00pm CDT
18ABCD Austin Convention Center

6:00pm CDT

Catch a Chevy

SXSW just got sweeter. Look for "Catch a Chevy" stops at Brush Square Park across from the Austin Convention Center, Alamo Drafthouse on South Lamar, and The Paramount Theatre. From March 12 - March 20, complimentary shuttles will be running from 6 p.m. - 12 a.m. Look for signs downtown, follow...
http://my.sxsw.com/events/event/8286

Monday March 15, 2010 6:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
Across Brush Square Park 500 East Cesar Chavez Street

9:30am CDT

Artists, Labels Embrace Virtual Worlds

Music labels (Atlantic Records, EMI, Sony BMG) and musicians (Rob Thomas, Ice-T, New Found Glory) are embracing virtual worlds by creating branded stores and virtual merchandise that engage their fans and promote and sell music and memorabilia. Learn how virtual worlds are changing the music industry and creating new revenue streams...
http://my.sxsw.com/events/event/7282

Tuesday March 16, 2010 9:30am - 10:30am CDT
18ABCD Austin Convention Center

11:00am CDT

Amy Elliot & Elizabeth Donius (directors, "World's Largest") - interviewed by Jette Kernion (Slackerwood)

Amy Elliot & Elizabeth Donius (directors, "World's Largest") - interviewed by Jette Kernion (Slackerwood)
http://my.sxsw.com/events/event/8549

Tuesday March 16, 2010 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
Studio SX Austin Convention Center

11:00am CDT

Festival Strategies for Independent Film

Creating a festival strategy for your film is arguably the most important set of decisions you will make to ensure the success of launching your hard work onto the world stage. The world premiere of your film is one of the most important leveraging tools you have to negotiate a successful...
http://my.sxsw.com/events/event/20

Tuesday March 16, 2010 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
15 Austin Convention Center

11:00am CDT

How to defuse a bomb and other life lessons from the cast of MACGRUBER

Akiva Schaffer moderates a lively discussion with the director, writer and cast of Rogue's action comedy MACGRUBER.
http://my.sxsw.com/events/event/5920

Tuesday March 16, 2010 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
16AB Austin Convention Center

11:00am CDT

Mentors: Writers

Every film starts as an idea. Getting that idea onto the page can present a range of unanticipated challenges for the uninitiated. Meet with accomplished writers who can offer insight into how to realize a project of your own. Mentor session signup is open to all Film, Gold and Platinum badge...
http://my.sxsw.com/events/event/3505

Tuesday March 16, 2010 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
11AB Austin Convention Center

11:00am CDT

Music Licensing for Emerging Media: Apps, Widgets, Viral Videos

In the era of apps, widgets, streaming sites, viral videos and mashups, developers are constantly pushing the boundaries of music licensing. This panel opens a lively debate between the major labels and publishers who control the songs, the music supervisors who negotiate the rights and fees, and the music and media...
http://my.sxsw.com/events/event/7290

Tuesday March 16, 2010 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
18ABCD Austin Convention Center

11:00am CDT

Texas Filmmaker Production Fund Workshop

Since 1996, the Austin Film Society's Texas Filmmakers' Production Fund has supported Texas filmmakers with over $1 million in cash, goods and services to 272 projects. At this workshop, the AFS' Director of Artist Services will take you through the application process step-by-step.
http://my.sxsw.com/events/event/5862

Tuesday March 16, 2010 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
13AB Austin Convention Center

12:00pm CDT

Chris Ohlson & Adam Donaghey ("Lovers of Hate")

Chris Ohlson & Adam Donaghey (producers, "Lovers of Hate")
http://my.sxsw.com/events/event/7848

Tuesday March 16, 2010 12:00pm - 1:00pm CDT
Studio SX Austin Convention Center

12:30pm CDT

3DIY

This panel tackles stereoscopic production and post-production from low-to-no budget, featuring conversations on building your own 3D rig, shortfalls and limitations of working in 3D, and the artistic reasons that these stereographers have chosen to embrace the new medium.
http://my.sxsw.com/events/event/3668

Tuesday March 16, 2010 12:30pm - 1:30pm CDT
15 Austin Convention Center

12:30pm CDT

Filmmaker War Stories

The life of a working filmmaker is full of ups and downs, pitfalls, and crazy stories. Come listen to a few of them vent for an hour and see if you can learn from their mistakes.
http://my.sxsw.com/events/event/3508

Tuesday March 16, 2010 12:30pm - 1:30pm CDT
16AB Austin Convention Center

12:30pm CDT

How to Maximize the Value in your Media Assets

Lots of media in various formats sitting on shelves? No clear solution on what to do with it or how? Two crucial challenges facing content owners today are preserving the copyrighted assets they already own and then finding ways to extract profits from them. This workshop will review various hands-on approaches...
http://my.sxsw.com/events/event/2039

Tuesday March 16, 2010 12:30pm - 1:30pm CDT
13AB Austin Convention Center

12:30pm CDT

Making Sure The World Doesn't Suck: How Independent Content Can Save The Media

Featuring expert from all 3 SXSW content areas, this panel will explore why it's more important than ever for the indie community to use the power of numbers, and how to harness the energy and activity in the independent culture and community to create a competitive advantage in the race for...
http://my.sxsw.com/events/event/2038

Tuesday March 16, 2010 12:30pm - 1:30pm CDT
18ABCD Austin Convention Center

12:30pm CDT

Mentors: Filmmakers

Every filmmaker has a story to tell. Get advice, or share those stories with experienced filmmakers. Mentor session signup is open to all Film, Gold and Platinum badge holders at a first-come, first-served basis. Registrants who signed up online must check-in 30 minutes before your mentor time slot to guarantee your...
http://my.sxsw.com/events/event/5908

Tuesday March 16, 2010 12:30pm - 1:30pm CDT
11AB Austin Convention Center

12:30pm CDT

Will Forte, Kristin Wiig, Ryan Phillippe (cast, "MacGruber") - interviewed by Drew McWeeny (HitFix.com)

Will Forte, Kristin Wiig, Ryan Phillippe (cast, "MacGruber") - interviewed by Drew McWeeny (HitFix.com)
http://my.sxsw.com/events/event/8550

Tuesday March 16, 2010 12:30pm - 1:30pm CDT
Studio SX Austin Convention Center

2:00pm CDT

A Conversation with Gustavo Santaolalla

Come and hear Academy Award-winning Argentine soundtrack composer, solo artist and producer Gustavo Santaolalla discuss his film work (Babel, Amores Perros), band (Bajofondo) and more in this unique conversation
http://my.sxsw.com/events/event/10

Tuesday March 16, 2010 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
16AB Austin Convention Center

2:00pm CDT

Meghan Eckman ("The Parking Lot Movie") & Chris Farina ("World Peace and other 4th-Grade Achievements")

Meghan Eckman (director, "The Parking Lot Movie") & Chris Farina ("The Parking Lot Movie"; director, "World Peace and other 4th-Grade Achievements")
http://my.sxsw.com/events/event/7823

Tuesday March 16, 2010 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Studio SX Austin Convention Center

2:00pm CDT

Short Film Secrets: Festivals, Distribution, & Getting More Work

There's more out there for shorts than just YouTube, despite apparently limited sales and distribution avenues. Learn to make the most of festivals, the red flags that might keep you out, how to get away with breaking the rules, and what to do with that opus afterwards.
http://my.sxsw.com/events/event/32

Tuesday March 16, 2010 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
15 Austin Convention Center

3:30pm CDT

Devo, the Internet and You

Devo, representatives of Warner Brothers Records and Devo's advertising agency, Mother LA, are making a special joint appearance at South By Southwest Interactive. Whether you're a music maker, a music manager, manage programmer, designer, information architect or just an unashamed music lover you're going to want to join us in this...
http://my.sxsw.com/events/event/8463

Tuesday March 16, 2010 3:30pm - 4:30pm CDT
18ABCD Austin Convention Center

3:30pm CDT

Elijah Drenner (director, "American Grindhouse") - interviewed by Zack Carlson (Alamo Drafthouse)

Elijah Drenner (director, "American Grindhouse") - interviewed by Zack Carlson (Alamo Drafthouse)
http://my.sxsw.com/events/event/8551

Tuesday March 16, 2010 3:30pm - 4:30pm CDT
Studio SX Austin Convention Center

3:30pm CDT

The Two Taqwacores

This panel talks to filmmakers and characters from SXSW 2010's TAQWACORE, and The Taqwacores, a documentary and narrative, with shared issues, shared personnel, but very different storytelling methods.
http://my.sxsw.com/events/event/7320

Tuesday March 16, 2010 3:30pm - 4:30pm CDT
15 Austin Convention Center

3:30pm CDT

What New Media Has Wrought: Changing Legal Architecture - CLE

Today, movies are often available online illegally BEFORE they reach theaters, DVD sales are tanking and Blu Ray hasn't met its promise yet. Many popular primetime TV shows are now distributed to viewers via the internet, and TV sets, PCs, set-top boxes and game consoles can now connect to the internet...
http://my.sxsw.com/events/event/8465

Tuesday March 16, 2010 3:30pm - 4:30pm CDT
13AB Austin Convention Center

4:00pm CDT

Nick Whitfield (director, "Skeletons") & David Bond (director, "Erasing David") - interviewed by Ingrid Kopp (Shooting People)

Nick Whitfield (director, "Skeletons") & David Bond (director, "Erasing David") - interviewed by Ingrid Kopp (Shooting People)
http://my.sxsw.com/events/event/8552

Tuesday March 16, 2010 4:00pm - 5:00pm CDT
Studio SX Austin Convention Center

5:00pm CDT

Financing Media Productions in the New World of Distribution (CLE)

This presentation focuses on financing of independent media. Topics covered will include generating revenues in new media, emerging digital revenue sources, strategies for maximizing monetization across platforms, and how to finance new media distribution.
http://my.sxsw.com/events/event/813

Tuesday March 16, 2010 5:00pm - 6:00pm CDT
13AB Austin Convention Center

5:00pm CDT

Remixing for the Masses

In this panel we show how automatic music analysis and remix technology is making it easier for anyone to create their own music remixes, from simple alterations like adding more cowbell to your favorite song to complex manipulations that would be worthy of the next 'Grey Album'. Paul Lamere (The Echo...
http://my.sxsw.com/events/event/7317

Tuesday March 16, 2010 5:00pm - 6:00pm CDT
18ABCD Austin Convention Center

6:00pm CDT

Catch a Chevy

SXSW just got sweeter. Look for "Catch a Chevy" stops at Brush Square Park across from the Austin Convention Center, Alamo Drafthouse on South Lamar, and The Paramount Theatre. From March 12 - March 20, complimentary shuttles will be running from 6 p.m. - 12 a.m. Look for signs downtown, follow...
http://my.sxsw.com/events/event/8287

Tuesday March 16, 2010 6:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
Across Brush Square Park 500 East Cesar Chavez Street