About the SXSW Conference and Festivals

About SXSW

• What is SXSW?
• When and where does SXSW take place?
• How do I attend SXSW?
• How can I learn more about SXSW?

SXSW Conference

• What is the SXSW Conference?
• When and where does the SXSW Conference take place?
• What topics does the SXSW Conference cover?
• What kinds of sessions should I expect at the SXSW Conference?
• How do I, or my company or group, apply to speak at the SXSW Conference?

SXSW Film Festival

• What is the SXSW Film Festival?
• When and where does the SXSW Film Festival take place?
• What are the SXSW Film Awards?
• What kinds of film are screened at the SXSW Film Festival?
• How do I submit my film to the SXSW Film Festival?

SXSW Music Festival

• What is the SXSW Music Festival?
• When and where does the SXSW Music Festival take place?
• What kind of music should I expect at the SXSW Music Festival?
• How can I perform at the SXSW Music Festival?

SXSW Conference

SXSW and SXSW EDU PanelPicker

• What is PanelPicker?
• What is the timeline for PanelPicker?
• Can I enter a PanelPicker proposal after the entry deadline?
• How do I enter my PanelPicker proposal?
• How are PanelPicker proposals selected for inclusion at SXSW?
• How many proposals can I enter?

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SXSW Film Festival

Film Submissions

• What is SXSW Film?
• When is SXSW Film 2022?
• How can I submit my film for consideration for SXSW 2022?
• When do I submit my film for the 2022 festival?
• Do you waive submission fees for student filmmakers and/or artists?
• What are the SXSW Film premiere and eligibility policies?

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SXSW Music Festival

Music Showcases

• How do I apply to showcase as a musician for SXSW Online?
• How are artists chosen to perform at SXSW Online?

SXSW Competitions

SXSW Pitch

• What are the entry categories for SXSW Pitch 2022?
• What are the eligibility requirements for companies applying?
• When is the application deadline?
• What does it cost to apply to SXSW Pitch?
• Who is involved in SXSW Pitch?
• We are bootstrapping our company. Can we apply to have this application fee reduced?

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SXSW Gaming Awards

• When is the deadline to apply for the 2022 SXSW Gaming Awards?
• How much does it cost to apply to the SXSW Gaming Awards? Is this fee refundable?
• What if I want to submit multiple titles to the SXSW Gaming Awards?
• What materials do I need to provide if I’m nominated for a SXSW Gaming Award?
• When must my game be released to be eligible for the 2022 SXSW Gaming Awards?
• How do I deliver my game for judging and review?

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SXSW EDU

Launch Startup Competition

• What is Launch?
• What are the eligibility requirements for companies applying to the 2021 Launch Competition?
• Who would benefit from participating in Launch?
• Is there an application fee to submit to Launch?
• Can I submit an application to another SXSW pitch event as well as Launch?
• Should my company create a video about our product or service for the online application process?

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