Tuesday, February 12, 2008
The other festivals
Everyone knows about the SXSW Music, Film and Interactive festivals. Pish, they’re old news. But alongside the big three, there are some other SXSW-sanctioned events you might not be aware of.
- ScreenBurn: Now in its third year, the Screenburn Festival shows off the latest innovations and future directions of the gaming industry with a mix of panel discussions and the ScreenBurn Arcade. The Festival runs concurrently with SXSW Interactive, March 7–11 and requires an Interactive, Gold or Platinum registration; the Arcade is set up at the Convention Center March 8–9 and is free to the public.
- SXSWclick: An online/mobile media festival, showcasing short-form storytelling created using or for mobile devices or the web. This film-focused event is entirely virtual. Entries for the 2008 event closed in December, and the SXSWclick site hasn’t yet been updated to reflect the finalists or winners. But if you like short shorts, keep an eye on it.
- Flatstock: Co-presented by SXSW and the American Poster Institute, Flatstock brings together works by music poster artists from around the world, representing all sorts of artistic styles and music genres. More than 100 exhibitors will offer their works for sale at the 16th annual event this year, March 13–15 in Exhibit Hall #4 of the Austin Convention Center. Admission is free.
