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The SXSW® Film Conference and Festival is a uniquely creative environment featuring the dynamic convergence of talent, smart audiences and industry heavyweights. A hotbed of discovery and interactivity, the event offers invaluable networking opportunities and immersion into the art and business of the rapidly evolving world of independent film.

The Film Conference buzzes as world-class speakers, creative minds, and notable mentors tackle the latest filmmaking trends amidst the unmatched social atmosphere of the SXSW experience. Simultaneously, the internationally acclaimed, nine-day Festival celebrates raw innovation and emerging talent, featuring a truly diverse program that includes provocative documentaries, subversive comedies, DIY narratives, genre standouts and more.

Submitting to the SXSW 2011 Film Festival

The SXSW Film Festival is now accepting entries for the 18th Annual Film Festival to be held March 11 – 19, 2011 in Austin, Texas.

SXSW® Film Submission Rates & Deadlines

ALL DEADLINES ARE POSTMARK DEADLINES

Early Deadline Thursday, Nov 4, 2010
Shorts – $25 Features – $40
Title Sequence – $10 Texas High School – $10

Late Deadline Thursday, Dec 2, 2010
Shorts – $40 Features – $60
Title Sequence – $10 Texas High School – $10

Last Minute Deadline Thursday, Dec 9, 2010
Shorts – $50 Features – $100
Title Sequence – $15 Texas High School – $10

Film Submissions

SXSW Film does NOT accept trailers or works-in-progress. We do accept rough cuts (picture lock w/ temp sound, color, etc), but we cannot guarantee we’ll have time to view a finished product. Applicants will be informed of the status of their project no later than February 14, 2011.

We accept submissions in the following categories: Narrative Feature, Documentary Feature, Narrative Short, Documentary Short, Animated Short, Texas High School Short, Music Video, and Opening Title Sequence. You decide which category is appropriate for your film. Remember, SXSW defines a short as any film with a runtime less than 40 minutes and a feature as any film with a runtime over 40 minutes.

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