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Hungry for some of Austin’s best Tex-Mex food during your stay at SXSW? Then don’t miss SXSW’s first-ever Taco Table on Friday, March 9 at 12:30 pm at Palm Park (711 East 3rd Street; just one block from the Austin Convention Center). Your $25 ticket to this top-notch networking event will be good for admission and savory, satisfying and spicy lunchables from several of Austin's best-loved taco outlets. This event is a great chance to conveniently sample some killer Tex-Mex in the company of like-minded souls. Participating restaurants include Taco Deli, Habanero Mexican Café, and Matt's Famous El Rancho. In addition to tacos, there will be plenty of queso and a variety of tangy salsas. Attendees also receive two complimentary adult beverages and incredible pre-event networking. Tickets to the Taco Lunch on Friday, March 9 are available to all SXSW Interactive, SXSW Film, SXSW Gold and SXSW Platinum badgeholders. Tickets available on-site at Palm Park.
Come network over a bite and a drink with SXSW Filmmakers and Panelists, and meet representatives from the Texas Association of Film Commissions. **SXSW Filmmaker, Film Panelist or ScreenBurn Panelist Badge Required**
UT Austin's Department of Radio-Television-Film presents an evening of free drinks, free food and catching up with the local Austin film community. Come celebrate the premiere of Professor Andrew Garrison's Trash Dance, meet up with RTF alumni and friends and receive complimentary screeners of recent student work.
Please join the cast and crew of Beauty Is Embarrassing in celebrating the film’s world premiere. Just blocks away from the theater, immediately following the film’s debut, toast Wayne White and the talented crew on a rooftop bar overlooking downtown Austin.
If you’ve never seen one person play 10 simultaneous games of chess — and you probably haven’t — here’s your chance. Brooklyn Castle’s Justus Williams — who last year, at age 12, became the youngest African-American Chess Master ever — will hold a simultaneous exhibition, challenging up to 15 other players at once. Get there early to be among them! Players of all skill levels can get in on games, too! Great food and drink to remind you of your school days.
Mix and mingle with the aGLIFF Nonprofit Organization for happy hour with the cool kids. A must attend event for SXSW LGBTQI and straight ally communities! Discover opportunities for filmmakers and industry tastemakers through their programs, and learn how you can get involved in the largest and longest running LGBTQI organization of its kind in the Southwest. aGLIFF.ORG | Party RSVP at aGLIFF.org/SXSW
SXSW is all about convergence and there's no better event to celebrate this than at the official Interactive + Film Fusion Party hosted once again by Meebo. In true Austin style, this party will have you on your feet enjoying the complimentary libations and live music from local rockers the John Evans Band. Follow us @Meebo for more updates.
Meet part of the team behind @MasterpiecePBS "Sherlock": Emmy-nominated creator Steven Moffat (of “Doctor Who” fame) and his wife, series producer Sue Vertue. Music, food, pictures, autographs, t-shirts, fun & suds.
Don't miss one of the most electrifying parties at SXSW celebrating Tom Hanks' Electric City, presented by Yahoo! Special musical guests include White Denim, Blaqstarr and internationally acclaimed DJ and music producer Michaelangelo L'Acqua. Come dine, drink and dance at one of Austin's most beloved venues.
Oklahoma has independent filmmakers covered: from cash incentives, locations, production companies to art house and indie exhibitors and nationally renowned film festivals. Please join us at Oklahoma’s Buffalo Lounge (located at Friends) to meet and greet reps from all and enjoy free food, drinks, music and Wi-Fi. Check them out at oklahomafilm.org or 800-766-FILM.
Join your fellow filmmakers for free cocktails and Lamberts’ modern Texas cooking at the DGA's annual festival party. Reps will be on hand to tackle any/all questions while you escape the Austin sun for some beer and BBQ. **Filmmaker or Panelist Badge Required** Please RSVP to danielt@dga.org
Film Fresh invites you to celebrate the relaunch of their film recommendation and film delivery service. They offer indie, international and Hollywood films in digital format at filmfresh.com for PCs and Macs, as well as stores on mobile devices, living room CE devices and Facebook. Come meet them, have a drink, win some prizes and check out their cool new Film Finder™.
Brisk Bodega is a pop-up gallery celebrating the heritage and culture of Star Wars, all through the Brisk creative lens. Lucas Film and Brisk have partnered for the re-release of Episode 1 The Phantom Menace in 3D, which is the inspiration for our Cantina and art show.
We’re rolling out the red carpet for this year’s design awards finalists. Come join iStockphoto as we toast to the artists of SXSW’s Film Design Competition. Enjoy complimentary drinks and apps, followed by a special screening of this year’s Opening Title Sequence Finalists.
Join Film Florida for the always popular Florida Fish Fry, honoring Florida film, music and digital artists at SXSW ’12. Enjoy cocktails, beer, fried fish and conch and key lime tarts while enjoying Miami based and SXSW ’12 showcasing artists “Suenalo!”
They have it all: food, drinks and the career info filmmakers and interactive creators need for your upcoming projects! Reps will be on hand to answer your questions while you party Austin-style. **Filmmaker or Panelist Badge Required**
The British Music Embassy is pleased to announce another epic year of UK music discovery in Austin. The UK is the only nation represented at SXSW by its own dedicated venue, the British Music Embassy. Sixty plus bands will perform across the week, with regionally focused events during the day and British brands hosting the evening SXSW showcases.
Join The Austin Chronicle at their Annual SXSW Film Bash! Grab a drink, eat food from Austin restaurants and listen to live music from Akina Adderley and The Vintage Playboys. Make sure to stop by the Austin Chronicle booth during the Trade Show to get your pass to the party. You must have a pass or SXSW Film, Interactive, Gold or Platinum Badge to gain admittance.
The SXSW Block Party is modeled after a traditional pub crawl. Instead of bars, SXSW Registrants move between participating exhibitors for complementary refreshments and great networking.
Toast SXSW Film’s Award Nominees at this year’s SXSW Film Awards Reception. The pre-awards party offers complimentary drinks and apps and is a great way to kick of the night.
Formerly known as the Film Closing Party, the Intermission Party is the blowout bash at the SXSW Film Festival. This can’t-miss event features a full bar, complimentary hors d'oeuvres and live entertainment. Be sure to get there early and stay late!
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