South by Southwest Film Conference and Festival 2003 Now Accepting Registrations and Film Submissions

- September 18, 2002 - South by Southwest (SXSW) Film Conference andFestival's 10th edition will take place Friday, March 7-15, 2003.Touted as "a magnet for indie filmmakers" by The New York Times, SXSWFilm offers an amazing opportunity to see great films, absorb timelyinformation, make new valuable business contacts, and visit with oldfriends and associates in the congenial atmosphere of Austin, Texas.Directors, producers, actors, screenwriters, publicists andprofessionals of all kinds working in the film industry know that, evensight unseen, SXSW is well worth signing up for early. The firstregistration deadline is September 20 with a rate of $150.

The film conference offers a broad range of presentations designedto be of value to both newcomers and veterans. Panels, workshops andinterviews are always peopled with knowledgeable experts andentertaining speakers offering unique access to the best and thebrightest of the industry. Specialized sessions such as hands onworkshops, mini-meetings and one on one meetings in the Mentor Programdistinguish the SXSW experience.

Additionally, the film festival will feature films from the worldover - films that most people may never have the opportunity to see andfilms that are well-known to everyone. SXSW Film spotlights narrativeand documentary features; narrative, documentary, animated, andexperimental shorts; and music videos.

Applications for consideration to have a film screened at SXSW Film2003 are now being accepted. Complete information is available at sxsw.com/film withdiscounted fees for online applicants.

SXSW registrants meet each other by attending the SXSW Film andInteractive Exhibition, a unique market place where distributors,professional organizations, manufacturers and support services promotetheir wares. 100 exhibitors will be on hand.

Added bonuses to registering for the conference are the program bookand online registrants directory with the contact information ofeveryone attending SXSW Film, the Big Bag of swag, the awardspresentation on the final night of the conference and the numerousopportunities for networking.

SXSW should not be missed. It is an annual pilgrimage that should bemade by anyone interested in the art and business of film.

To register quickly and securely, and confirm the best hotel roomsavailable immediately go to www.sxsw.com/attend. For the latest information as itis updated, access SXSW at sxsw@sxsw.com or call 512/467-7979.

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