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Check out the brand new SXSWclick site and explore last year's winning films, read all about this year's jurors and submit your film for a chance to win awards and a screening slot at SXSW 2009.

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We’ve recorded more than 100 panels, keynotes and interviews, performances and more. Watch or listen to things you missed or want to see again.

2008 Film Coverage

Starting in 2004 with the sleeper hit, Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle, a different kind of studio comedy was born. Not only were the two leads refreshingly diverse but they were able to comment on social/racial issues while injecting laughs aplenty about stoners and road trips. It all goes up a notch with the highly-anticipated sequel, screening at this year's SXSW.

Race, Politics, and Drugs: a Harold and Kumar Panel, Part One

Race, Politics, and Drugs: a Harold and Kumar Panel, Part Two

SXSW Launches - The Greenlight Awards

The search to discover the Best Original Digital TV Series is in motion. SXSW along with ON Networks (www.onnetworks.com) is recognizing this new category by introducing The Greenlight AwardsTM. The Greenlight Awards will honor the Best Original Digital Production and the Best Original Series Idea with prizes of up to $10,000. Finalists will be reviewed by a panel of prominent industry and new media judges including actor Luke Wilson, indie writer/director Richard Linklater, HD pioneer Randall Dark, TV Week’s Daisy Whitney and founder of Smashface Productions Zadi Diaz. Winning content will be celebrated at an exclusive event held during SXSW. Submissions are free and must be received by February 15, 2008. Go to www.thegreenlightawards.com for more information.

FOUR DAY FILM SCHOOL @ SXSW

Whether you went to film school or not, SXSW has created a four-day explosion of information that should be essential and valuable to various members of the filmmaking scene. It’s called "Four-Day Film School," and it will occur as part of the annual SXSW Film Conference panel programs. On each of the four days of the SXSW Film Conference, badgeholders are invited to attend workshop sessions geared towards the specific details of getting a film from pre-production to post-production, and beyond. It doesn’t matter if you’re a first-time filmmaker or veteran, there are sessions included for every case. These are some of the topics that serve as the backbone for any film production, short or feature. Speakers to be announced in coming months, but here is the tentative schedule of the "Four-Day Film School" includes:

SATURDAY, MARCH 8, 2008
What Has the Writers Strike Taught Us? Mini-Meeting
Producing Mentor Session
Do I Really Want to Make My Movie? Mini-Meeting
Distributor Mentor Session
"Directing Actors" Mini-Meeting
Casting Director Mentor Session

SUNDAY, MARCH 9, 2008
So You Want to Be an Entertainment Attorney Mini-Meetings
"Legal Issues Facing Filmmakers" Mini-Meeting
Festival Programmer Mentor Session
Epic Music for your Film on a Not So Epic Budget Mini-Meetings
Sales Agents Mentor Session

MONDAY, MARCH 10, 2008
"Editing for Docs and Narratives" Mini-Meeting
Press Mentor Session
"Publicity 101" Mini-Meeting
Sound in Film Mini-Meeting
Distributors Mentor Session

TUESDAY, MARCH 11, 2008
"The Morning After" Mini-Meeting
Texas Filmmaker Production Fund Mini-Meeting
Publicity Mentor Session

SXSW Film Festival Blog

Click.View.Vote...by Friday!

Only two days left to cast your vote for the 5th Annual SXSWclick Festival. In addition to the Popularity Contest Award, jury winners in each of the five categories, including the Grand Jury Prize winner, will be announced August 1st.

Posted 07/24/08 in Latest News +

The News Reel - Thursday, July 24, 2008

Son, You Got a Bag on Your Head
Comingsoon.net talks with SXSW alumni The Duplass Bros. prior to this week’s NY and LA opening.

Pineapple Express and a Brief History of the Movie Stoner
Spout.com’s Kevin Kelly celebrates the anticipation of the opening of Apatow’s new film by taking a look back at film’s most hard-working slackers.

Make Money Money, Make Money Money
Want to make money from web video? It’s a complicated business that might be better left to the pros.

Blockbuster Integrates Movielink Service
Blockbuster had integrated Movielink’s video service into its website. The service is undergoing testing, but should be formally launched sometime in August.

Posted 07/24/08 in The News Reel +

The News Reel - Wednesday, July 23, 2008

The Freshest Faces
Filmmaker magazine’s annual list highlights 25 up-and-coming filmmakers. This year’s group includes SXSW alumni Barry Jenkins, The Zellners Bros., Jesse Epstein, Joshua Safdie, Tom Quinn, Benh Zeitlin, and John Magary.

Simon Pegg’s Geek Roots Show in Spaced
An interview with the actor/creator, just in time for the US DVD release.

Another One Bites the Dust
indieWIRE’s Anthony Kaufman has the scoop on Netflix’s decision to abandon the theatrical acquisitions and production business.

Harrington to Head Up IndiePix Studios
Ryan Harrington, a former A&E IndieFilms exec, will spearhead IndiePix Studios, a newly launched production and filmmaker relations branch of the IndiePix site.

Posted 07/23/08 in The News Reel +

Movies That Will Make Me Explode...With Laughter

American Teen
Another summer of Hollywood blockbusters is winding down. Cars will stop exploding and super heroes will take the night off. Yes, this is the little window in the movie season that’s a bit more up my alley. I’m definitely excited for a couple of upcoming screwball comedies.

STEP BROTHERS
This Friday, Will Ferrell and John C. Reilly are back in “Step
Brothers.” Did you happen to catch them on the ESPYs last night?
Hilarious!

PINEAPPLE EXPRESS
Then James Franco has ditched the summer blockbuster and gone
back to his “Freaks and Geeks” roots with “Pineapple Express". A
much better choice, James.

TROPIC THUNDER
I didn’t see “Iron Man", but I’ll definitely watch Robert Downey
Jr. in “Tropic Thunder".

BURN AFTER READING
And the last comedy on the list is from my favorite directors,
The Coens. “Burn After Reading” has a stellar cast. Frances
McDormand is always great and I can’t wait to see Brad Pitt work
with that witty Coen dialogue.

AMERICAN TEEN
This one doesn’t fit in this genre, but “American Teen”
is another flick I’ve been anxiously anticipating. I sadly
missed the screening of this A&E IndieFilms production at SXSW.
I regrettably missed it at LAFF. Lucky for me, I can catch it in
the theater this Friday. Hey, maybe I’ll make it a double
feature!

Posted 07/22/08 in Latest News +

The News Reel - Tuesday, July 22, 2008

I Want My-IPTV
Mobile video is becoming increasingly popular with more people want the ability to watch television on the move. In steps, My-IPTV Anywhere Mobile 2.0 Deluxe. It allows you to record cable TV programs and then watch then from your PC or mobile device.

Ebert, Roeper walk out of ‘At the Movies’
Roeper hints at plans for another review show.

VOD ASAP
Amazon, Netflix, and Apple Duke it out Over Your TV

Borat’s Been Busy!
Sacha Baron Cohen is set to produce “Accidentes” a comedy about ambulance-chasing lawyers. See what else he’s been working on…

Posted 07/22/08 in The News Reel +

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