The AFS Guide to SXSW 2023

March in Austin means SXSW, and SXSW means figuring out one’s schedule to pack in as much cutting-edge programming as possible. At the Austin Film Society, we understand that it takes time to figure out what you’re going to (and how you’re getting there), so we want to make things as simple as we can for the people coming out to the events we’re helping throw.

Read on for the AFS Guide to SXSW, an easy digest of everything we’re doing to participate in this year’s festival, including filmmaker events, panels, meetups, and instructions for attending the screenings we’re hosting as a satellite venue.

AFS-Supported Filmmaker Events

We’re proud to have supported many filmmakers over the years, and several of them are exhibiting their work at SXSW 2023.

BREAKING SILENCE (pictured)
March 10 | 5–6:50 PM | The Long Center
March 14 | 11:30 AM–1:20 PM | The Long Center
Amy Bench & Annie Silverstein (co-produced by Monique Walton)

WÜM
March 10 | 5–6:50 PM | The Long Center
March 14 | 11:30 AM–1:20 PM | The Long Center
Anna Margaret Hollyman

WHEN YOU LEFT ME ON THAT BOULEVARD
March 10 | 5–6:50 PM | The Long Center
March 14 | 11:30 AM–1:20 PM | The Long Center
Kayla Abuda Galang

A GUIDE TO NOT DYING COMPLETELY ALONE
March 12 | 5:15 PM–6:49 PM | Alamo Lamar
March 16 | 11:45 AM–1:19 PM | Alamo Lamar
Yen Tan

AFS Panels + Meetups

In addition to film screenings, AFS staff, board members, and filmmakers are involved in community-building meetups and panel discussions this year.

Reimagining the Creative Workforce
March 9 | 10–11 AM | Hilton Austin Downtown
AFS Director of Community Education Rakeda Ervin and Program Manager of Community Education Jacob Ramon

Building a Film Career in a Regional Film Industry
March 10 | 2:30–3:30 PM | Austin Convention Center
AFS Director of Community Education Rakeda Ervin and Austin Studios Director Martin Jones

Featured Session: Julia Ducournau Winner of Palme d’Or at Cannes 2021
Mar 10 | 2:30–3:30 PM | Austin Convention Center
AFS Head of Film and Creative Media Holly Herrick

Why Not Me? Mike Jackson on Diversity in Media
March 12 | 11:30 AM–12:30 PM | Austin Convention Center
AFS Board Member Mike Jackson

Documentary Filmmaker Mentor
March 12 | 2:30–3:45 PM | Austin Convention Center
Filmmaker PJ Raval

AFS Member ShortCase

March 12 | 11:30 AM | AFS Cinema

While this is not an official SXSW event, it’s still a great way to meet filmmakers and see their work. The AFS ShortCase is an annual program of short films produced by our valued Austin Film Society MAKE members, and this year’s 89-minute program will show eight films by 10 filmmakers who will participate in a post-screening Q&A. This event is free and open to the public.

HERE TO MAKE FRIENDS
Filmmaker: Meghan Ross

IT’S IN THE VOICES
Filmmaker: Field Humphrey

GREEN WATER
Filmmaker: Carlos Estrada

STYROFOAM JONES
Filmmakers: Adan & Saulo Arriaga

NATURE’S BOUNTY
Filmmaker: Chloe Linscomb

HONEY & MILK
Filmmaker: Dash Donato

DOWN HOME
Filmmakers: Liz Moskowitz & Riley Engemoen

LOOKING BACK
Filmmaker: Michael Charron

SXSW Film Satelite Venue: AFS Cinema

March 11-18 | Various Times | AFS Cinema

AFS is also honored to host SXSW Film programming as a satellite venue this year. All screenings are General Admission, and seating is subject to capacity (and will occur on a priority basis approximately 30 minutes before the screening starts). Attendees are advised to arrive as early as 60 minutes prior to the screening.

Primary Access: Film & Platinum Badges with SXXpress Passes
Primary Access: Film & Platinum Badges
Secondary Access: Film Wristbands, Music & Interactive Badges, Advance Single Tickets
Day-of Single Tickets: sold 15 minutes before screenings, as capacity allows.

CONFESSIONS OF A GOOD SAMARITAN
March 11 | 11 AM

REBELIÓN
March 11 | 2:15 PM

FANCY DANCE
March 11 | 5:30 PM

THE ARC OF OBLIVION
March 11 | 8:30 PM

PERIODICAL
March 12 | 11 AM

IS THERE ANYBODY OUT THERE?
March 12 | 2:45 PM

UPON ENTRY
March 12 | 5:45 PM

LOVE TO LOVE YOU, DONNA SUMMER
March 12 | 8:30 PM

PEAK SEASON
March 13 | 5:15 PM

LAST STOP LARRIMAH
March 13 | 8:15 PM

DEADLAND
March 14 | 5 PM

TALK TO ME
March 14 | 8 PM