I went because I could get in, and it blew me away!įollowing are some outstanding films playing the SXSW Film Festival that might not be as immediately prominent as others. Dogtown and Z-Boys, one of the best films I've seen at Sundance, was just such an accident. The pleasure of discovery in itself is great. It's not just taking a chance on the new and different: Often, larger lines can be avoided and getting in is easier. One of the best ways to navigate any film festival, including SXSW Film (and which works as well for SXSW Music), is to go to see movies and/or bands you don't know. Smoking a large cigar at a cocktail party Now Team Dentler has so raised the event to a level that earns it national respect and attention. SXSW Film was begun out of love for film but with limited expectations. Despite varied backgrounds, in general we shared certain passions, film being one of the most prominent. Our very large extended family came together about three decades back in three basic ways: as film students at the University of Texas, working for the Daily Texan, and/or hanging out at Raul's, Austin's punk and New Wave club. Under the leadership of the amazing Matt Dentler, along with the SXSW Film team – Jarod Neece, Lya Guerra, Stephanie Noone, Charlie Sotelo, Hiliary Kerby, and many others who work with them – the SXSW Film Festival has become among the most prominent in the country. And please don't forget the annual Austin Music Awards celebration at the Austin Music Hall, Wednesday, March 12! There will also be three special SXSW daily Chronicle issues, Thursday-Saturday, March 13-15. Last week's Chronicle was the Interactive issue next week's will feature The Austin Chronicle readers' Music Poll results, as well as extensive coverage of SXSW Music. My helmet is on I'm bundled in and ready to go. This issue of the Chronicle is dated Friday, March 7 – the opening night of the SXSW Film Festival, which kicks off the 10 days of South by Southwest 08.
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