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August 16, 2018

Premiere Status and Eligibility for 2019 SXSW Film Festival Submissions

Navigating premiere status and eligibility for your film or project can be tricky. The SXSW Film Festival recognizes four types of premiere status defined below. To be eligible for SXSW 2019 your project must have been completed in 2017, 2018 or be on track for completion in early 2019. Please note that each submission category has different premiere and eligibility requirements.

The Premiere status of your film is an important factor; and all things being equal, the premiere will get the slot. But it’s not absolute – SXSW makes exceptions for films we love regardless of where they’ve screened. For example, the majority of our 2018 Festival Favorites section was comprised of non-premieres.

While there are numerous screening sections that makeup the film festival, SXSW Film will determine the ultimate place for your project. Take a look at our past programs here.

The Early Submission deadline for the 2019 SXSW Film Festival is on August 23. Head over to our Film Submissions page for more information about additional deadlines and fees.

Premiere Status

World Premiere: Your film has never screened publicly at any festival, in theaters, broadcast on television or online.
North American Premiere: Your film may have screened internationally, but has never been shown in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, in theaters, broadcast on television or online.
U.S. Premiere: Your film may have screened internationally but has never been shown in the U.S., in theaters, broadcast on television or online.
Not a Premiere: Your film may have screened publicly at any festival outside of Austin, but has never been made available to a general public audience theatrically, broadcast on television or online.

Features

If your feature film HAS NOT screened in Austin, Texas, and has NEVER been available online or broadcast you are eligible to submit to SXSW.
Your feature film is NOT eligible for SXSW if it has had a public screening, will be publicly screened in Austin, Texas at another event or festival, and/or if it has been publicly available as VOD/Digital, Download/DVD or in any other form online or broadcast before SXSW 2019.
Our Narrative and Documentary Feature Competition, consist solely of World Premieres.
Check out our guide to submitting a feature for more information.

Shorts

If your short film HAS NOT screened in Austin, Texas, you are eligible to submit to SXSW.
If your short film HAS been publicly screened or WILL be publicly screened in Austin, Texas at another event or festival before SXSW 2019, your short is ineligible.
The SXSW Film Festival doesn’t place tough restrictions on the premiere status of shorts. If we really connect to and love a short film and it hasn’t received a huge amount of attention, we will try to share it with our audience.
Take a look our short film submissions guide for more details.
If you are a Texas high school student and are interested in submitting a Texas High School Short click here for all the details.

Episodic

If your Episodic project HAS NOT screened in Austin, Texas, you are eligible to submit to SXSW.
If your Episodic project HAS been publicly screened or WILL be publicly screened in Austin, Texas at another event or festival before SXSW 2019, your Episodic is ineligible.
Similar to shorts, SXSW doesn’t place tough restrictions on Episodic premiere status.
For more specific information about Episodic submissions take a look at Episodic Guide.

Music Video

SXSW does not place any restrictions on the premiere status of music videos. The vast majority of music videos screened at SXSW will have premiered online prior to the festival.
It’s important to note that only OFFICIAL ARTIST APPROVED Music Videos are eligible for SXSW.
The music video should be the official music video for that song by that artist. As in, the artist and/or label commissioned the video and has their approval to be made.
Take a look at our Music Video Guide for more information.

Virtual Cinema

If your VR/AR/MR project HAS NOT been exhibited in Austin, Texas, you are eligible to submit to SXSW.
If your VR/AR/MR project HAS publicly exhibited in Austin, Texas at another event or festival it is ineligible.
Just like shorts and episodic submissions, SXSW doesn’t place tough restrictions on premiere status for Virtual Cinema.

*Find out more information about submitting to Virtual Cinema here.

Title Design Competition

SXSW does NOT place any restrictions on the premiere status of title design entries.
Eligibility for the Title Design Competition is open to any Film, Television, Conference Title, Student Project Title, or Video Game title sequence.
The title sequence can stand alone, and does not have to be related to a feature or short film submitted to the film festival.
All title design submissions must be less than 10 minutes in length.
Read our Title Design Guide for more info.

For more specific questions about submitting, look no further than our Film Submissions FAQ. Still have questions? Don’t hesitate to email filmfest@sxsw.com.

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Join Us in March 2019

Registration and housing are now opens for the 2019 SXSW season!

See you in March!

American Animals Screening – Photo by Alexa Gonzalez Wagner

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August 16, 2018

Submit Your Film to the 2019 SXSW Film Festival – Early Deadline August 23

Only one more week until the SXSW Film Festival Early Deadline on August 23!

SXSW provides the game-changing buzz every filmmaker dreams about for the premiere of their feature film, short, episodic, or VR/AR/MR project in front of press, industry, and smart, enthusiastic audiences!

We’re the only place in the world bringing together creative people from so many different industries, making the SXSW Film Festival an unparalleled experience at the forefront of discovery, creativity, and innovation.

Be sure to check out our film submissions page for more details about submitting your film to the 2019 SXSW Film Festival.

Take a look at our guides below to ensure your project is eligible to submit!

2019 SXSW Film Festival Guides

Features

Shorts

Episodics

Virtual Cinema

Music Videos

Title Design

Texas High School Shorts

Premiere Status and Eligibility

Work-In-Progress Cuts

2019 SXSW Film Submission Deadlines

August 23, 2018: Early Deadline for Feature Films, Short Film, Virtual Cinema, Texas High School Short Films, Title Sequences, Episodics, and Music Videos.

September 20, 2018: Official Deadline for Feature Films, Short Films, Virtual Cinema, Texas High School Short Films, Title Sequences, Episodics, and Music Videos.

October 18, 2018: Late Entry Deadline for Feature Films, Short Films, Virtual Cinema, Texas High School Short Films, Title Sequences, Episodics, and Music Videos.

December 13, 2018: Final Deadline for Texas High School Short Films and Title Sequences.

Explore our screening sections and take a look back at our 2018 Lineup. If you have any questions about the film festival or submitting your film, don’t hesitate to email filmfest@sxsw.com.

2019 Application Fees and Deadlines

Join Us For SXSW 2019!

We are open for business! Registration and housing are now available for SXSW 2019. A Film Badge gets you primary access to all SXSW Film events including world premieres, roundtables, workshops, and parties. Film registrants also have primary access to Convergence events including the Comedy Festival and nine unique conference tracks, as well as secondary access to most Interactive and Music events.

See you in March!

World Premiere of Galveston – Photo by Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images for SXSW

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August 16, 2018

Title Design Competition: Guide to 2019 SXSW Film Festival Submissions

The Title Design Competition is inspired by an essential part of the theatrical experience and are works of art in their own right. As part of the SXSW Film Awards, the Excellence in Title Design Competition aims to discover the best in contemporary title sequence design.

If you are interested in submitting a title design to the 2019 SXSW Film Festival, we are only a week away from the Early Submission Deadline on August 23. Before you submit, be sure to take a look at our guidelines below to ensure your title design is eligible for SXSW and check out the Film Submissions page for deadlines and fees.

Title Design Competition Guidelines

Eligibility for the Title Design Competition is open to any Film, Television, Conference Title, Student Project Title, or Video Game title sequence.
The title sequence can stand alone, and does not have to be related to a feature or short film submitted to the film festival.
All title design submissions must be less than 10 minutes in length.
SXSW does NOT place any restrictions on the premiere status of title design entries.
Your title design must have been completed in 2017, 2018 or be on track for completion in early 2019.
All title design projects must be submitted via a secure URL link. Please note, if you change this link or any of your login information prior to March 2019 without contacting SXSW your submission may become ineligible for consideration.
For specific questions about submitting your title design project, look no further than our Film Submissions FAQ. Still have questions? Don’t hesitate to email filmfest@sxsw.com.
Once you have submitted, you will receive a confirmation email from SXSW within 48 hours. This email will confirm that your music video has been submitted correctly. If you do not receive this email within 48 hours, you should follow up by email (filmfest@sxsw.com) to ensure your project has been submitted properly and is under consideration.
All applicants will be informed of the status of their project no later than Friday, February 8, 2019.

Submit Your Title Design

Join Us in March 2019

Registration and housing are now open for SXSW 2019. A Film Badge gets you primary access to all SXSW Film events including Film Keynotes and Featured Sessions, world premieres, roundtables, workshops, and parties. Film registrants also have primary access to Convergence events including the Comedy Festival and nine unique conference tracks, as well as secondary access to most Interactive and Music events.

See you in March!

Counterpart – Photo c/o of Counterpart

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August 16, 2018

Texas High School Short – Guide to 2019 SXSW Film Festival Submissions

To help support and cultivate the next generation of filmmakers, the SXSW Film Festival hosts a special competition for students enrolled in Texas high schools!

If you are interested in submitting a Texas High School Short, the Final Submission Deadline is on December 13. Before you submit, be sure to take a look at our guidelines below to ensure your project is eligible for SXSW and check out the Film Submissions page for deadlines and fees.

Guide to Submitting a Texas High School Short

Films must be under 5 minutes in length created and produced between January 1 – December 13, 2018.
Filmmakers who are enrolled in the 9th through 12th grades for the full 2018-19 academic year are eligible to submit.
All shorts must be submitted via a secure URL link. Please note, if you change this link or any of your login information prior to March 2019 without contacting SXSW your submission may become ineligible for consideration.
For specific questions about submitting your short, look no further than our Film Submissions FAQ. Still have questions? Don’t hesitate to email filmfest@sxsw.com.
Once you have submitted, you will receive a confirmation email from SXSW within 48 hours. This email will confirm that your music video has been submitted correctly. If you do not receive this email within 48 hours, you should follow up by email (filmfest@sxsw.com) to ensure your project has been submitted properly and is under consideration.
All applicants will be informed of the status of their project no later than Friday, February 8, 2019.

Submit Your Texas High School Short

Join Us in March 2019

See you in March!

The Night I Lost My Favorite Jacket – Photo c/o film

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August 15, 2018

GIPHY Founder Alex Chung on “The End of Content” at SXSW 2018 [Video]

GIPHY Founder and CEO Alex Chung took the stage at SXSW 2018 to discuss the future of content, the landscape of media consumption, and once and for all determine whether the correct pronunciation is ‘GIF’ or ‘JIF’.

In order to understand why GIFs exploded in popularity and how his company GIPHY grew into a media empire in five years, Chung explains how content creation and content dissemination have fundamentally changed.

“GIFs are the LEGOs of visual communication. Before, we had film to convey human emotion, but now we can convey emotion in just six seconds.” – Chung

As a result of mobile technology, streaming services, and social platforms, the way we consume media as a culture has changed. According to Chung, the average adult attention span in 2018 is 8 seconds yet millennials consume 18+ hours of content per day. Short form content has become the norm and Chung believes GIFs became so successful because of their ability to provide short pockets of entertainment and information in a digestible format.

GIPHY, the first GIF search engine, was created to offer people a better mechanism to communicate. “We spend 80% of our time communicating with other people. The internet is mostly about communication. Text and emojis were the only ways we could communicate. We needed a better transport mechanism to convey all of thoughts and desires we have to other people. GIFs are just the next evolution of that,” said Chung.

When it comes to content consumption, our culture is on 24/7. There’s so much content that there is almost not enough time for people to consume content. As Chung describes, GIPHY’s success revolves around their strategy to not dominate space in consumer’s lives but fill the cracks in the day with small bits of passive entertaining content.

“Anywhere you can see content, we want to be apart of that.”

Learn more about GIF culture, Alex Chung’s journey to creating GIPHY, and the future of content in the full SXSW 2018 session, “The End of Content,” from the Brands & Marketing Track

Watch Now

Alex Chung “The End of Content” at SXSW 2018 – Photo by Kumi Otani

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August 15, 2018

Why Book with SXSW Housing & Travel?

The SXSW Housing & Travel team strives to assist in making your SXSW experience as seamless as possible. Our housing professionals are all Austin locals who know the ins and outs of the city. Additionally, we all have vast experience working at SXSW, and navigating large events that come through Austin. Let us be your guide to finding you the best hotel accommodation for the 2019 SXSW Conference & Festivals from March 8-17!

Where Do I Want to Stay?

We understand that navigating the hotel environment in Austin during SXSW can be very daunting, this is why we are here to help! Our team of professionals is extremely well versed in assisting you to find an accommodation that’s the best fit.

All of our partnered hotels are located within six (6) miles of the Austin Convention Center, and are in varying areas of Austin. No matter where in the city you’d like to experience, we’ve got an option for you. To get an idea of the area of Austin that appeals to you the most, check out SXSW hotel locations by neighborhood. From there, our housing professionals would be happy to assist you in choosing the hotel that’s best for you. Each hotel offers unique rooms and amenities that we are sure will fit into whatever you have in mind.

What If I’m Traveling in a Large Group?

The SXSW Housing & Travel team is happy to assist your group or company in finding a hotel. We have long-standing relationships with our partnered hotels, and are able to work with them to accommodate your group. The SXSW Housing & Travel team assists in facilitating the best rates and gives you a liaison should you need to make any special requests. Read our Tips to Book Your Hotel for more information on booking with a large group.

What Else Do I Need to Know?

Flexible Cancellation Policies
SXSW Housing & Travel does not charge a fee to book a hotel room and there are no hotel penalties to change or cancel your reservation until you are within 28 days of arrival. Should you need to make a reduce your stay or cancel your reservation within 28 days of arrival, SXSW will assess a $50 processing fee to the card on file. Keep in mind, SXSW hotels have either a 7 or 14 day cancellation policy. If you were to cancel your hotel reservation within that time frame, you could be subject to a cancellation fee assessed by the hotel.

Best Rates & Hotels in Austin
SXSW has long-standing relationships with most of our partnered hotels. These relationships assist in negotiating the lowest contracted rates for SXSW. Should you book your accommodation outside SXSW Housing & Travel, you are almost guaranteed to pay a considerably higher rate per night. SXSW registrants typically save 35-50% when booking through SXSW Housing & Travel versus online travel agencies and direct bookings.

Additionally, SXSW contracts with the top of the line hotel properties in the area. These properties include the brands of Fairmont, Four Seasons, Hilton, Hyatt, IHG, Marriott, Starwood, and Wyndham. If you are a rewards member for any of these brands you can accrue points during your stay, however rewards points cannot be used in lieu of payment for your stay.

Still Have Questions?
Email housing@sxsw.com or call 512-467-7979 from Monday–Friday between 10am–6pm CT and ask for Housing. Please note, email becomes the best way to get in contact with us in our busier months leading up to SXSW.

See You at SXSW 2019

Join us for another exciting event March 8-17, 2019 in Austin, Texas. Register and then book your hotel early for SXSW 2019 to get the best available rates!

Photo by Aaron Rogosin

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August 15, 2018

Beautiful Illustration for Havaianas Father’s Day Campaign

Willian Santiago shared a really cool set of illustration for the popular brand of sandals and flip-flops, Havaianas. It was for the father’s day campaign in Brazil. What I love about this project and Havaianas is that they are constantly evolving their style. When we started the blog we featured some popular illustrations created for them from designers that became wild successful, mainly because of those projects. So nothing better than sharing Willian’s work as well.

Willian Santiago is a Brazilian illustrator with a beautiful portfolio. For more information make sure to check out https://www.behance.net/williansantiago

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August 13, 2018

Pricing and lack of content are still barriers against the adoption of VR

A recent survey questioned 595 VR and AR professionals about business growth in the consumer and enterprise markets. Only 24 percent report strong sales in the enterprise while 18 percent show strong sales in the consumer market.

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Source: Digital Trends VR

August 13, 2018

Top Reasons to Apply to the 2019 SXSW Community Service Awards

Dewey Winburne was one of the original co-founders of the SXSW Interactive Festival, but he was many other things in the Austin community: a family man, a teacher, a visionary, a connector and an innovator. He believed that technology could bridge the digital divide and help those less fortunate than others. Although Winburne passed away in 1999, his legacy continues. His life exemplified how one individual can truly make an impact in their community.

Every year in March, SXSW celebrates six individuals and six organizations for their dedication to fostering positive community impact at the SXSW Community Service Awards.

Each honoree or organization that is selected will receive complimentary badges to SXSW, a grant, and a chance to spread the word about their work to the SXSW community! Learn more about the 2019 SXSW Community Service Awards below and apply before the deadline on September 6, 2018 at 11:59pm PT.

Tips to Apply

SXSW wants to receive applications from ANYONE and EVERYONE doing something exciting and impactful in their community. Don’t be shy!
Please note that there are two different award categories: one for individuals and the other for nonprofit charitable organizations.
For individuals, we are looking for applicants whose creative community service work bridges the digital divide, impacts the community positively and includes some degree of grassroots or hands-on organizing.
For organizations, we are looking at grantees based on their connection to one of the following aspects of SXSW: Interactive, Film, Music, EDU, or Gaming.
Be specific about what the Community Service Award grant will be used for. Who it will impact? What makes this particular individual or organization inspiring, unique, and special?
Additional resources are always good! Links and videos are highly encouraged, as well as, examples of past projects and grant-funded projects.
Take a look at last year’s honorees and get inspired by these visionaries.
Questions about the application? Don’t hesitate to email communitygrant@sxsw.com.

Apply Now For Individuals

Apply Now For Organizations

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SXSW Community Service Awards awardees – Photo by Robert Santos

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August 13, 2018

Illustration of Parallel Reality in Russia 2077

Eugene Zubkov and Lena Terkunova shared some incredible illustration and digital art work on their Behance profile. The title is Russia 2077 and it has this utopian view of the future mixing old and extremely futurist ideas. Like an old car that flies and other crazy ideas. I love the imagination, especially the goal of trying to imagine how things would look 50-60 years in the future. Like Back to the Future. We tend to imagine things based on our reality, however disruption is all about creating something completely different. That’s the topic for another post. For now check out these beautiful illustrations.

“Russia 2077” is a project that presents a parallel reality, where hypertrophied images of modern technologies contrast with ordinary landscapes and everyday reality of provincial Russia, which decorations seem to have stuck in time.

Eugene and Lena are illustrators from Russia. For more information make sure to check out their websites at Eugene Zubkov and Lena Terkunova.