Years running: 31 (since 1994)
South by Southwest (SXSW) Film Festival
International film festival in Austin.
About
South by Southwest (SXSW) is a set of film, interactive and music festivals. 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.
Awards
- Jury Awards (Documentary Feature and Short/Narrative Feature and Short);
- Audience Awards (Documentary Feature and Short/Narrative Feature and Short/Emerging Visions/Spotlight Premiere);
- SXSW Film Design Awards (Excellence in Poster Design/Excellence in Title Design).
Rules
- Films must have been completed in the year prior to the festival;
- Priority is given to new work and world premieres, but not exclusively.
Documents and Other Requisite Items
- Fill out entry form;
- Pay registration fees;
- All films must be submitted through a secure URL link.
Additional Information
The winner of the short film competition automatically qualifies for the OSCAR competition for the Best Short Film.
Selection Media Type: online
Audio language: original
Subtitles language: English
Premiere Requirements
No premiere requirement
Jury and Organizers
- Managing Director: Mr. Roland Swenson
- Senior Director: Mr. Nick Barbaro
- Senior Director: Mr. Louis Black
- Program Director: Ms. Janet Pierson Mr. Jim Kolmar
Documents
Rules — Entry Form (online) — 2024
Place
United States
Austin
Official Website
Contacts
Address:
South by Southwest (SXSW) Film Conference and Festival
P.O. Box 4999
78765 Austin, TX
Phone: +1-512-467-7979
E-mail: filmfest@sxsw.com
Social Networks
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- Early DeadlineAugust 29, 2023
- Official DeadlineSeptember 19, 2023
- Late DeadlineOctober 03, 2023
- Event Dates8 — 16 March 2024
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Early Deadline — $40
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Official Deadline — $55
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Late Deadline — $75
a pilot or first season content (including the pilot)
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Early Deadline — $40
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Official Deadline — $55
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Late Deadline — $75
Fiction film with a runtime over 40 minutes.
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Early Deadline — $40
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Official Deadline — $55
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Late Deadline — $75
Fiction film that has a running time of 40 minutes or less.
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Early Deadline — $40
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Official Deadline — $55
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Late Deadline — $75
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Early Deadline — $40
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Official Deadline — $55
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Late Deadline — $75
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