SXSW at a glance: Here’s what you need to know about the world’s most creative festival-3

GO BACK TO PAGE 2

SXSW FESTIVALS

SXSW Festivals offer a unique opportunity to explore the worlds of Interactive, Film, Music, and Comedy with parties, awards, screenings, and showcases.

The SXSW Interactive Festival provides a variety of compelling networking experiences that complement the many learning opportunities at the SXSW Conference. It also features the most forward-thinking projects across digital creative and interactive fields, from Responsive Design to VR & AR to Wearable Tech to Accelerator Pitch Events and everything else you could think of. No wonder it has earned a reputation as a breeding ground for new ideas and creative technologies. The Interactive Festival is every cyberpunk’s dream.

The SXSW Film Festival celebrates vision and talent both behind and in front of the camera, and welcomes filmmakers of all levels. It features documentaries, comedies, and even genre outliers — there’s something for everyone. The SXSW Film Festival is known for the high quality and selection of films presented, and for its intelligent and passionate audiences.

The SXSW Music Festival hosts a mix of brand new, up-and-coming, international, and established artists. It is the largest music festival of its kind in the world. Since the artists presented are not limited by genre or provenance, expect a vast variety of musical styles that goes beyond what’s popular.

The SXSW Comedy Festival is a celebration of comedy’s biggest names. It highlights a diverse programming from emerging and established comics alike. The Comedy Festival features live podcasts, panels, and parties.


CONTINUED ON PAGE 4

Read more...