July 12, 2018

Film Theory: Why Don’t We Notice All Those Editing Cuts?

Edits are cuts in the “reality” of a film or television show, so they should be jarring. So why don’t we really notice them?
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July 12, 2018

Guide to Submitting a Feature Film to the 2019 SXSW Film Festival

Filmmakers! We are only a little over a month away from the SXSW Film Early Submission Deadline on August 23. Before you submit your feature film to the SXSW Film Festival, be sure to take a look at our guidelines below to ensure your film is eligible for SXSW and check out the Film Submissions page for deadlines and fees.

Feature Film Submission Guidelines

• Your film must be over 40 minutes in length.

• 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. For more information about premiere status and eligibility click here.

• Your project must have been completed in 2017, 2018 or be on track for completion in early 2019.

• SXSW does not accept trailers or rough assemblies, but will accept work-in-progress cuts (picture lock with temp sound, color, etc.) Please be aware SXSW will not screen multiple updates/versions of your film for programming consideration.

• Please submit your application when you are ready to send your film in the most complete and finished form possible, as we will only watch the first cut submitted.

• All feature-length films 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 film may become ineligible for consideration.

• The 2018 SXSW Film Festival marked the 25th edition of the festival, click here to get inspired and read stories from our film alumni!

• For specific questions about submitting your film, 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 film 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 film 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 Feature Film

Join Us in March 2019

Mark your calendars for August 1 when registration and housing opens for the 2019 SXSW season. In the meantime, get inspired by previous Keynotes, Featured Sessions, Red Carpets, and Q&A’s on our YouTube Channel.

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See you in March!

World Premiere of Galveston – Photo by Tyler Draker

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July 12, 2018

How to Export a 90-Minute Feature Film in Premiere Pro

Here are some tips and tricks for finalizing, exporting, and uploading a film or video project that is 90 minutes or longer.
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July 12, 2018

6 Steps to Recreating Popular Lower Third Designs in After Effects

Level up your lower thirds with these six techniques.In this tutorial, I will go over the tools and tricks that go into creating some of the more …
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July 10, 2018

In Memoriam: John Vigiano Sr.

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July 10, 2018

How to Create a Double-Exposure Video Effect in Adobe After Effects

If you’re an avid TV or film watcher, you’ve seen the “double exposure effect” used in multiple credit sequences and other ways. While it looks …
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July 9, 2018

Field Recording 101: How to Make Sure Your Documentary Sounds As Good As It Looks (Part 1)

There’s nothing more challenging than capturing an unpredictable subject on camera—except maybe for capturing usable sound of that …
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