SXSW

5 Must-Attend Events For the Entrepreneurial Actor at SXSW

SXSW isn’t just about film screenings and live music. Here are five opportunities in Austin that enterprising actors won’t want to miss March 8–17. (And after checking out all the fest has to offer, you’ll have plenty to talk about as you mingle and network with ...

Why 'You're Next' Star Sharni Vinson Hates Auditions. All of Them.

Vinson, who was seen at SXSW as the survivalist hero Erin in "You're Next," talks about trying to overcome her hatred of auditions and the importance of learning how to walk in and just be.

How to Survive and Thrive at South by Southwest

Anna Margaret Hollyman, the star of this year’s “White Reindeer” has previously been seen at SXSW in “Small Beautifully Moving Parts” and “Gayby.”

Paul Walker Comes to SXSW for 'Hours'

The blue-eyed actor talks about aiming for more honest, truthful projects, getting off the Hollywood hamster wheel, and why Ang Lee laughed him out of the audition room.

SAG-AFTRA & SAG Foundation Mark Firsts at SXSW

The post-merger union is making its debut joint appearance at the multimedia conference and festival, which also marks the foundation's inaugural trip.

SXSW Jury Awards Announced

Narrative feature "Short Term 12" took home the fest's top prize, while "Burma" nabbed the ensemble award at the 2013 awards ceremony March 12.

SXSW Filmmaker Dayna Hanson on 'Improvement Club'

Actor-director Hanson, whose debut feature is in the fest's narrative competition, advocates failing hard and pursuing your passion project against all odds.

SXSW Star Julian Morris Won't Take Off His Clothes During an Audition

The "Pretty Little Liars" actor, at SXSW with the S&M relationship drama "Kelly + Victor," discusses why his different take on the script won him the role.

SXSW Star Anna Margaret Hollyman on 'White Reindeer'

Hollyman plays widowed real estate agent Suzanne, whose grief-stricken Christmas is peopled with shoplifting, cocaine-snorting strippers, and a magical red cashmere sweater.

The SXSW Experience, Part 1

Our first day at SXSW involved drinking and hobnobbing with some of our favorite indie filmmakers, and collecting free tote bags.