SXSW Film News
Maywa Denki Displays Musical Ingenuity Through Creative Instruments
The Tsukuba Series of the group Maywa Denki is a series of expertly crafted musical instruments that look nothing like the traditional brass or woodwinds. With a one-word philosophy of “nonsense,” Maywa Denki has created everything from an anthropomorphic music note to a set of robotic, percussive wings.
Film Conference Spotlight: “Beginners Guide to SXSW”
It's okay to be a little overwhelmed at all SXSW has to offer. If you're unsure how to get around Austin, where to find the best eats, or how to network like a pro then this is the panel for you.
At Beginner's Guide to SXSW, moderated by Austin Film Society's Agnes Varnum (pictured), veteran SXSW participants will be ready to answer all your questions in this fantastic how-to. Bring your questions and start your festival experience off right.
Filmmakers in Focus: Citadel's Ciarán Foy
Spend some time with Ciarán Foy, whose first feature film Citadel is premiering at SXSW 2012 in the Midnighters section, a program that highlights provocative after-dark features for night owls and the terminally curious.
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A Conversation with Willem Dafoe, Plus 4 More Sessions Added!
We're delighted to report another great event at the SXSW Film Conference - A Conversation with Willem Dafoe.An iconic, risk-taking actor, Dafoe stars in the SXSW film The Hunter, (pictured above) and is known for working with legendary directors like David Lynch, Lars von Trier, and Werner Herzog, among many others.
In a conversation moderated by Eugene Hernandez (Film Society of Lincoln Center), Dafoe will discuss his career to date, one marked by the diversity and gravitas that makes him such a unique performer.
