February 2, 2018

We Heart SX: Capital One at SXSW

Capital One at SXSW is looking forward to Banking’s Big Moment this year. Jana Etheridge, Chief of Staff for Capital One’s Financial Services Division provides insight to the value of collaborating with SXSW and their goals for this year’s festival.

How is your brand directly relevant to the SXSW Conference and Festivals (Interactive, Film, and Music)? If not directly relevant, what do you view your contribution to be?

This is our fourth year as a Super Sponsor at SXSW, and there’s a reason we keep coming back. At its core, SXSW remains a hub for the brightest minds in innovation across industries. It continues to grow and evolve, and so does Capital One.

A few years ago, it became clear to us that the future of banking would be different. To win in banking we needed to master things like digital channels, machine learning and real-time analytics. But we also needed to invest and invent, like the leading technology companies in those fields. This meant committing to developing our own software, attracting top tech talent and reimagining our operating model.

SXSW has allowed us to showcase our digital creativity, product innovation and exceptional customer-focused outputs in an incredible way, while connecting us with diverse perspectives and an amazing talent pool. I am so excited to share what we have in store for attendees this year at the Capital One House!

Jana Etheridge, Chief of Staff for Capital One’s Financial Services Division

When approaching SXSW, what conference track or festival are you targeting as your main focus and why? 


The SXSW Interactive Festival is always on the verge of the next big tech breakthrough. We love that because Capital One isn’t your traditional bank. We’re fixated on tech innovation, data-driven solutions and diverse thinking to change the way people engage with their money. And we’re laser-focused on doing the right thing for our customers, associates and the world around us.people

How do you as a company hope to connect with SXSW registrants and attendees? (activation details, social media, etc.) 


FFor the third year in a row, we’re transforming Antone’s Nightclub into the Capital One House from March 9 – 12. Antone’s is an awesome venue because it helped Austin claim its billing as the “Live Music Capital of the World.” Here, we’re hosting talks on a variety of topics (from our very own associates!), ranging from AI and Channeling Vulnerability, to Elevating Blacks in Tech and Learning UX from Board Game Design. Plus we’ll be taking attendees through our activations in fun, interactive ways. Overall, we want to spark discussion and allow attendees to exchange ideas.

At night, folks will hear from incredible (to be announced) musicians, including local Austinites!

Beyond attending, we’re hiring! If you’re interested in learning more, join us for brunch March 11. You’ll have a chance to mingle with a select group of industry influencers, hear from our own associates and learn more about why Capital One is a great place to work.

What values or messages does your company wish to promote that brought you to a cohesive partnership with SXSW?


SXSW brings together people from all walks of life — techies, musicians, filmmakers, culture leaders and more — to connect and learn from one another. We’re honored to take part in such a diverse and thought-provoking event. Capital One is still a founder-led company, and it wasn’t long ago that we were a startup. We still carry that startup mentality with us: we’re not afraid to seek out new experiences and try bold things. We see the beauty in testing, retesting and then testing again. And we’re pushing the limits of technology to bring humanity and transparency to our products and services to meet our customers’ deepest needs.

Photo by Sara Marjorie Strick
Sponsored Content and Photo of Jana Etheridge Provided by Capital One

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February 1, 2018

25 Years of SXSW Film Festival – Lauren Wolkstein

To commemorate the 25th edition of the SXSW Film Festival, we continue our weekly alumni spotlight on careers launched, artists discovered, powerful performances, and more with filmmaker Lauren Wolkstein.

Wolkstein has had numerous short films play at the SXSW Film Festival including her jury award-winning narrative short Cigarette Candy (2010), The Strange Ones (2011, co-directed by Christopher Radcliff), and Jonathan’s Chest (2014, producer/editor). At SXSW 2016, Wolkstein and four other directors created collective:unconscious, a unique anthology of short films based on their dreams. Wolkstein directed Beemus and It’ll End in Tears for the anthology. In 2017, Wolkstein and Radcliff re-teamed to premiere their debut feature, an adaptation of their 2011 short, The Strange Ones. The film played in Narrative Feature Competition and earned a Special Jury Recognition for Best Breakthrough Performance for James-Freedson Jackson. The Strange Ones is available to watch digitally.

We are excited to share her #SXSWFilm25 story with you:

“I honestly don’t know where I would be right now without SXSW; it has shaped my career into what it is today. SXSW programmed my Columbia MFA thesis film Cigarette Candy, which won the Narrative Jury Award for Best Short Film in 2010. This moment changed everything for me and it was the first time people started seriously taking notice of me as a filmmaker.

Since then, SXSW has been an unwavering champion of my work – from short films to SXSW bumpers to omnibus features to my first feature film, The Strange Ones, that premiered at SXSW this past year. Janet Pierson, Claudette Godfrey, Jarod Neece, and everyone at SXSW are tireless champions of emerging artists and love discovering new talent. They have created an incredibly holistic space for an inspiring community of independent filmmakers to collaborate and celebrate the spirit of exceptional visual storytelling year after year. I have met all of my favorite collaborators and friends at SXSW. Not to mention, I met our soon-to-be baby daddy at my first SXSW. Imagine the SXSW onesies we’re going to purchase. TMI? Spring in Austin – It’s my favorite time of the year.”

Join Us For SXSW 2018

Grab your Film Badge today for primary access to all SXSW Film events including world premieres, roundtables, workshops, and parties. Register to attend by Friday, February 9 and save. Book your hotel through SXSW Housing & Travel for the best available rates.

Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and SXSW News for the latest SXSW coverage, announcements, and updates.

See you in March!

The Strange Ones Photo by – Sean Kennedy

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February 1, 2018

Convergence is Everywhere – 2018 SXSW Programming Trends

Each year, different trends emerge from SXSW programming and act as identifiers for where we’re at and where we’re headed. From the 12 significant trends identified by the SXSW Programming Team for the 2018 event, Convergence is Everywhere emphasizes how we can achieve new levels of creative collaboration if we are willing to see past conventional boundaries and explore different industries and ways of thinking. Get to know this trend and related-SXSW sessions below that we think will dominate discussions this March.

Convergence is Everywhere Trend

As people, our ability to adapt is what allows us to advance and thrive. Actively challenging our own ideals yields personal growth, and integrating outside perspectives prompts collaboration and the potential for innovation. There’s a new world of possibility beyond the limits of how we define ourselves, joined by a new wave of thought-leaders coming forth to drive the future of creativity.

Learn from Amber Thomas of Polygraph, as well as Liz Manashil and Jess Feselier in the session, More Than Numbers: Data Analysis for Storytellers, as they bridge the gap between art and business and discuss how storytellers can revolutionize their audience reach with data analytics. Attend The Emotional Life of Your Autonomous Car, led by Pamela Pavliscak of Change Sciences, to explore the blurring line between human and machine.

Embracing disruptive technological trends is imperative to sustaining an environment that values flexibility over rigidity. Hear from Evernote’s Anirban Kundu on the potential of artificial intelligence in the session Sci-Fi to Reality: Evolution of AI in the Workplace and learn about the changing relationship between performance and tech in the session Breaking the 4th Wall: Drone Swarms in Art, led by Verity Studios AG speakers Philippe Labouchere, Léa Pereyre, and others.

Discover how today’s thought-leaders are uniting industries from all over the world and add these sessions to your 2018 SXSW Schedule. Stay tuned for more programming announcements through March.

Convergence is Everywhere Session Highlights

• More Than Numbers: Data Analysis for Storytellers
  
• The Emotional Life of Your Autonomous Car
• Sci-Fi to Reality: Evolution of AI in the Workplace
• Branded Cities: Can We Avoid an Urban Dystopia?
• Breaking the 4th Wall: Drone Swarms in Art

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Join Us for SXSW 2018

The SXSW Conference includes 24 programming tracks divided amongst Interactive, Film, Music, and Convergence. Each March, some of the world’s most creative minds come together in Austin, Texas to discover, learn, network, brainstorm and collaborate.

Explore new opportunities during 10 days of sessions, screenings, showcases, exhibitions, networking, and beyond from March 9-18 at SXSW 2018. Save big when you register to attend before Friday, February 9.

SXSW registrants get access to SXSW hotels at the lowest rates available by making reservations through SXSW Housing & Travel. Visit our availability page and then book your stay today to save.

Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and SXSW News for the latest SXSW coverage, announcements, and updates.

Teaser Photo by David Zacek

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February 1, 2018

Discover What’s Next: Register to Attend SXSW 2018

Get ready for another memorable SXSW next March 9-18 in Austin, Texas! Register to attend by Friday, February 9 and save. Explore highlights from recent programming announcements from the Film Festival, Music Festival, and Conference below, watch our Spotlight Video above, and learn how to customize your SXSW Schedule.

SXSW Conference & Festivals celebrate the convergence of the interactive, film, and music industries during 10 days of sessions, screenings, showcases, exhibitions, parties, art installations, and networking.

SXSW is the premier destination for thousands of creatives from a vast and diverse range of industries to discover what’s next. From compelling conversations with industry heavy weights and forging new connections, to buzz-worthy film screenings and fresh new sounds at showcases, SXSW fosters creative and professional growth.

This March, get ready for the perfect mix of learning, discovery, innovative visions, personal points of view, new friends, a serious amount of tacos, and beyond. This is only a sampling of the multitude of unexpected adventures to come next March… with many exciting programming announcements still on the way.

Latest Programming Announcements

For the SXSW Conference, philanthropist Melinda Gates joins the lineup as a Convergence Keynote with previously announced Keynotes Lyor Cohen, Sadiq Khan, Darren Aronofsky, Ta-Nehisi Coates, Barry Jenkins​, Esther Perel, and whurley.

In addition, the newest round of Featured Speakers includes Oscar-winning director, writer, and producer Spike Lee; Apple’s Senior Vice President of Internet Software and Services Eddy Cue; award-winning actress, writer, and director Lena Dunham; actor and writer Ethan Hawke; Star Wars VIII: The Last Jedi director Rian Johnson; activist and technologist Chelsea Manning; executive editor of Recode Kara Swisher; Westworld cast members Evan Rachel Wood, James Marsden, and Jeffrey Wright; YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki; and many more.

Building on an impressive Conference lineup, these speakers represent many of the developing trends expected to come out of SXSW 2018. Explore our 12 top trends for SXSW 2018 through the lens of tech and culture.

The SXSW Film Festival rolled out the red carpet with the announcement of the 2018 Features Lineup and Opening Night Film A Quiet Place. The full lineup will include 132 Features, 44 films from first-time filmmakers, 86 World Premieres, 11 North American Premieres, and 5 U.S. Premieres. Additional titles will continue to be announced up until March. Take a look back at the past 25 Years of the SXSW Film Festival with weekly spotlights on careers launched, artists discovered, powerful performances, and more from featured alumni.

Dive into the latest round-up of Showcasing Artists announcements including Sub-Pop indie-rockers Bully, XXL Freshman Class alumni OG Maco, Polyvinyl garage-rock band White Reaper, The Strokes’ Albert Hammond Jr., and funky soul singer Davie, as well as Mentor Sessions with Tiana Lewis (Pandora), Tom Mullen (Atlantic Records), Samantha Steele (Triple 8 Management) and many more. Listen to weekly SXSWfm’s specialty shows highlighting 2018 Showcasing Artists and tune into SXSW News for weekly announcements now through March.

Browse through all confirmed programming for the 2018 SXSW Conference & Festivals on the online SXSW Schedule and begin building your personal schedule. Check out the Schedule Help page for further information on logging in, filtering events, and adding events to your schedule.

Download the SXSW GO mobile app to sync your online schedule with your mobile device, so your info will always be up-to-date. Plus, get schedule recommendations based on favorited events, networking contacts, and more.

For more in-depth coverage of SXSW, explore the latest issue of SXSWorld® magazine in its new online format.

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Begin Your SXSW Adventure

It’s never too early to begin planning your SXSW adventure! With expanded access to events for all registrants, attendees will receive primary access to programming associated with their badge type but now also enjoy secondary entry to most other SXSW events. Take the Tracks Quiz to discover which badge fits your needs. The Platinum Badge remains the key to primary access to all of SXSW.

Register and book your hotel today! SXSW registrants get access to SXSW hotels at the lowest rates available by making reservations through SXSW Housing & Travel. Visit our availability page and then book your stay today to save. If you are attending as a group (10+), contact us for more information on special savings.

SXSW is also offering an exclusive “Buy One Badge, Get One Free” discount for students now through Thursday, March 1. If you are a currently enrolled high school or college student, fill out the application for you and a fellow student today.

Sign up for SXSW Event Updates and follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram to stay up-to-date on the latest SXSW happenings.

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Teaser photos courtesy Apple Music / 2017 SXSW Conference panel, Shake Up the Industry by Entertaining with Empathy – Teaser Photo by Ann Alva Wieding

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