SXSW Film Festival Online: A Rare Opportunity No Movie Lover Would Ever Want To Miss
Guest Post By Joe Leonard
The South by Southwest Film Festival (commonly known as SXSW) has established itself as a giant in the world of film festivals since it first began in 1987. If you’ve ever had the pleasure of attending SXSW in years past, you’ve no doubt delighted in its wide range of feature films, shorts, episodic, and XR projects that showcase independently produced films and emerging talents.
But while the pandemic forced SXSW to cancel its 2020 film festival, they’ve shifted gears this year to offer an entirely virtual experience. SXSW Online is a digital experience lasting from March 16-20 that includes all of the traditional exclusive premieres, screenings, and Q&As that you’re accustomed to while connecting you with others across a variety of industries.
SXSW Online: March 16 - 20
One Pass For Exclusive Access
SXSW is offering one pass that covers the entire film festival and gives you access to each of its events. If you register early, you’ll pay only a discounted rate of $249. Participants will then have access to Film Festival Screenings, Music Festival showcases, Conference sessions, and more. SXSW is even offering further discounted rates for students and groups of 10 or more.
Film Festival Premieres And Screenings
The SXSW Film Festival has yet to announce its full lineup, which is due to be announced on Wednesday, February 10th. In the meantime, however, they’ve announced Demi Lovato: Dancing With The Devil as their Opening Night Headliner. This YouTube Original documentary event directed by Michael D. Ratner explores Lovato’s overdose in 2018 and what happened in the aftermath. They’ve also announced such film highlights as Hysterical, Confronting a Serial Killer, Violet, and more.
SXSW Conference
In addition to the film premieres and screenings, SXSW is hosting the SXSW Conference to give professionals all over the world the opportunity to network and further their careers. The SXSW Conference will feature conference Keynotes such as Willie Nelson who will deliver new ideas in the industries of film, culture, music, and technology. It will also include featured speakers such as Taraji P. Henson, Matthew McConaughey, and The Chainsmokers.
SXSW is hosting over 200 PanelPicker Conference sessions that are curated around several themes as part of their SXSW Conference. They’ve got several panels that include top-level speakers centered around the theme of “Cultural Resilience in the Arts”, which examines the impact of creativity on the future of our culture.
Get Your Pass Today
If you’ve been unable to attend SXSW in person in the past and you’re looking forward to experiencing it digitally for the very first time, you’re not alone. SXSW Online is a one of a kind opportunity to experience all that SXSW has to offer without even having to leave your home. Film screenings do have limited capacity, so it’s imperative to sign up early in order to secure a spot and also take advantage of discounted rates. Whether you’re a newbie to SXSW or a regular attendee, SXSW Online is sure not to disappoint.
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