Once was a 700-person music festival has turned into a mammoth of events surrounding film, music, tech, and arts that’s brought over millions around the globe. In addition to hundreds of in-person events, all SXSW 2022 badges will have access to SXSW Online. The first in-person SXSW in two years is right around the corner, and a tip of survival is planning out what to do and see. Unless specified, all events will require a SXSW platinum, film, music, or interactive badge/wristband to get into.
AAAFF’s picks on WHAT TO DO DURING SXSW
Asian Pacific Filmmakers Experience in Austin
Saturday, March 12th, 2022 / 1:00-4:00pm CST at Poor Choices, 401 E 6th St.
AAAFF is excited to come together in person to celebrate the creative vision and storytelling talents of our APA and Asian international artistic community. Presented by XRM Media, CAAM, CAPE, David Magdael & Associates, Kollaboration and Visual Communications! SXSW badges are NOT required for APFE in Austin. Register for our FREE event here:
Asian Pacific Filmmakers Experience Happy Hour
Sunday, March 13th, 2022 / 4:30-6:00pm CST at Austin Convention Center, 500 E Cesar Chavez.
AAAFF will have its own mixer event with the The Asian Pacific Filmmakers Experience (APFE) foregrounds and we’ll be celebrating the creative products of Asian American, Pacific Islander, and Asian international cinema artists. Join APFE, Asian American Documentary Network, Center for Asian American Media, David Magdael PR for a Happy Hour to center and celebrate our communities’ artists!
Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings Outdoor Screening
Saturday, March 12th, 2022 / 7:30-9:45pm CST at Long Center Terrace, 701 W Riverside.
Looking for some family fun? Take the whole crew to this free outdoor screening of he first Marvel Studios film with an Asian director and a predominantly Asian cast. Before the screening starts, show up at 6:30pm for a costume contest hosted by Austin Books & Comics. Free to the public and no wristbands needed!
I'm New to Texas Production: Now What? Meet Up
Sunday, March 13th, 2022 / 2:30-3:30pm CST at Austin Marriott Downtown (Room 402), 304 E Cesar Chavez.
Whether you’re a long time Austin resident or freshly moved to the area, it’s always handy to know what your local film commission’s resources are for the next big project. The Texas Film Commission is setting up this meet up to give any guidance to any Texas creative develop their careers.
Mentor Session: Anderson Le (HIFF)
Monday, March 14th, 2022 / 11:30am-12:45pm CST at Stephen F Austin (Ballroom A), 701 Congress Ave.
Anderson Le is the Artistic Director of the Hawaii International Film Festival and also serves as a program consultant for other Asian film festivals like Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival and Reel Asian in Toronto. These mentor sessions provide a great opportunity for registrants to have a one-on-one conversations with industry professionals, and Anderson’s experience with the APA and Asian international artistic community is like no other.
Goodbye, Dragon Inn
March 11th-14th & 17th at AFS Cinema, 259 Middle Fiskville Rd.
In 2021, AAAFF co-presented a virtual showcase, Prismatic Taiwan, spotlighting six queer Taiwanese films. One of those extraordinary films was The River by arthouse auteur Tsai Ming-liang. AFS is doing a lengthy run on this classic during SXSW, and it’s an unmissable love letter to cinema. $13 for general public evening pricing with no wristband needed.