The digital version of the SXSW Film Program Guide is now available! Log into SXsocial and click on "SXSwag" to find yours today. Packed full of information, this guide is a must-read before leaving home, and a great resource on the ground.
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SXSW FAMILY OF EVENTS SXSW ECO SXSWEDU SXSW INTERACTIVE SXSW MUSIC 2 0 1 6 S X S W F I L M P R O G R A M G U I D E S X S W F m i l o f E v e n t s 1 7 DA N N Y M AT S O N A M A N DA ST R O N Z A SXSWedu SXSW Eco SXSW Interctive SXSW Music INTRODUCTION SXSW FAMILY OF EVENTS The South by Southwest Family of Events offers the unique convergence of original music, independent fi lms and emerging technologies in a variety of industries. Fostering creative and professional growth alike, SXSW is the premier destination for discovery. New media presentations, music showcases and fi lm screenings provide buzz-generating exposure for creators and compelling entertainment for audiences. Conference panel discussions present a forum for learning, business activity thrives at Trade Shows and global networking opportunities abound. Intellectual and creative intermingling among industry leaders continues to spark new ideas and carve the path for the future of each ever-evolving fi eld, long after the events' conclusion. SXSW ECO SXSWECO.COM SXSW Eco creates a space for business leaders, investors, innovators and designers to advance solutions that drive economic, environmental and social change. The conference features collaborative events to facilitate connections between attendees as well as focused panels and exciting competitions to introduce attendees to transformative products, technolo- gies and ideas. Through provocative programming, strategic alliances and global participation, SXSW Eco supports the communities creating a positive impact. SXSW Eco takes place October 10–12, 2016 in Austin, Texas. SXSWEDU SXSWEDU.COM The SXSWedu Conference & Festival fosters innovation in learning by hosting a diverse and energetic community of stakeholders from a variety of backgrounds in education. The four-day event affords registrants open access to engaging sessions, interactive workshops, hands-on learning experiences, fi lm screenings, early stage startups and a host of networking opportunities. By providing a platform for collaboration, SXSWedu works to promote creativity and social change. Internationally recognized as the convergence gathering for the creative arts, SXSWedu extends SXSW's support for the art of engagement beyond musicians, fi lmmakers and new media innovators to include society's true rock stars: educators! SXSW INTERACTIVE SXSW.COM/INTERACTIVE An incubator of cutting-edge technologies and digital creativity, the 2016 even features fi ve days of compelling presentations and panels from the brightest minds in emerging technology, scores of exciting networking events hosted by industry lead- ers and an unbeatable lineup of special programs showcasing the best new websites, video games and startup ideas the community has to offer. From hands-on training to big pic- ture analysis of the future, SXSW Interactive has become the place to preview the technology of tomorrow today. SXSW MUSIC SXSW.COM/MUSIC The South by Southwest Music Conference and Festival (SXSW Music), the world's leading music industry event, is a six-day event held every March in Austin. Celebrating its 30th year in 2016, the conference offers unmatched access to ideas and global viewpoints on an increasingly borderless industry. It aims to educate and inspire musicians and professionals alike, with sessions attended by over 30,000 music industry registrants and showcasing artists from 78 foreign countries in 2015. A large multi-industry trade show exhibition, Music Gear Expo and daytime stage performances round out the day while evenings are devoted to the SXSW Music Festival, which showcases over 2,200 acts ranging from the unsigned to the iconic. 2 0 1 6 S X S W F I L M P R O G R A M G U I D E S X S W F m i l o f E v e n t s 1 7 T R AV I S B A L L R A N DY S M I T H DA N N Y M AT S O N A M A N DA ST R O N Z A SXSWedu SXSW Eco SXSW Interctive SXSW Music