Film news updates.
Jeffrey Tambor (Arrested Development, The Hangover) returns to SXSW Film 2013, continuing the tradition of his much loved acting and life workshop where he breaks down the performing process and explores the practical and philosophical approaches that lead to a great performance.
An auteur filmmaker with unlimited vision, Rob Zombie’s unique voice has gained him unparalleled recognition across the mediums of film, music and publishing. Zombie’s most recent cinematic feat, The Lords of Salem, is produced in association with Jason Blum, Steven Schneider, Oren Peli (Insidious, Paranormal Activity franchise), and Andy Gould. It premiered at the 2012 Toronto International Film Festival and will be released through Anchor Bay in April 3012.
In the competitive world of modern agriculture, ambitious Henry Whipple (Dennis Quaid) wants his rebellious son Dean (Zac Efron) to help expand his family’s farming empire. However, Dean has his sights set on becoming a professional race car driver. When a high-stakes investigation into their business is exposed, father and son are pushed into an unexpected crisis that threatens the family’s entire livelihood.
Trash Dance, Documentary Spotlight 2012. Image courtesy Andrew Garrison
TRASH DANCE
Documentary Spotlight, 2012
Out now (Austin)
Did you see Mud yet?
Austinite Jeff Nichols' follow-up to the critically acclaimed Take Shelter stars SXSW alum Matthew McConaughey as the eponymous fugitive. Nichols and McConaughey were on hand at SXSW 2013 for their Headliner screening, along with producer Sarah Green. See what they have to say about Mud in the video above, and don't miss the film! Mud is on limited theatrical release right now, expanding to more theaters in the coming weeks.
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Did you know that SXSW V2V Housing has rooms held for our registrants at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas? We have secured several room type options, all at the lowest publicly-available rates. These fabulous rooms and rates are available to you as soon as you register for the inaugural SXSW V2V in August.
Wastelander Panda: Story Worlds & Online Strategy, just one of the groovy PanelPicker events at SXSW 2013.
SXSW's most excellent PanelPicker is coming soon for Music, Film and Interactive, and we just wanted to give you the heads up so that you can start planning your ideas. Stay tuned to this here site in the coming weeks for more information on the two-step process (submission and voting) and what makes for a successful proposal.
SXSW Eco 2012 // Images by David Fox
Today is the last day to save almost 50% off a SXSW Eco badge! Following an amazing second year, SXSW Eco has quickly become a significant connector for professionals working to solve the complex challenges facing civil society, the economy and the natural world. Don't miss the opportunity to become part of this exciting three-day event happening October 7-9, 2013 at the Austin Convention Center. Register now and save! Special rate expires at 11:59 CST tonight.
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