SXSWORLD

SUNDAY MARCH 14 5 STARS FOR SXSW! The spirit of the festival is innovation, informa- tion and originality. It is by far the best festival to do new business. I have walked away with more new deals in hand and awesome relatonships that have helped me to grow IndieFlix into the company it is today. - Scilla Andreen, CEO & Co-founder: IndieFlix.com AT SXSW, I FEEL A SENSE of community. It's a festival that brings film- makers as well as people from the film industry and the people of Austin together in a movie- watching environment that is genuinely positive. I enjoy SXSW more than any other film festival. - Aaron Katz, Director: Cold Weather Valerie Casey delivers Sunday's Interactive Festival keynote address. Paul Fitzgerald, Lee Tergesen, Dagmara Dominczyk and director Joe Infantolino at the premiere of Helena From the Wedding. Jeffrey Tambor with actors Chris Doubek and Heather Kafka during his hugely popular acting workshop at the SXSW Film Conference. Director Sebastian Gutierrez with actors Carla Gugino, Emmanuelle Chriqui, Malin Ackerman and Emma Bell at the premiere of Elektra Luxxx. Wolfram Alpha wins Best of Show at the 13th Annual Web Awards. Richard Garriott and director Mike Woolf at the premiere of Richard Garriott -– Man on a Mission. Michel Gondry speaks at the SXSW Film Conference. Opera singer Barbara Smith Conrad at the premiere of When I Rise. Patrick Cunningham, creator of Shadow Wars, wins the ScreenBurn Game Design competition. CHARLIE LLEWELLIN ROSEANN DRESHER CASSIE WRIGHT SCOTT MELCER MICHAEL CUMMINGS SARAH LIM YOOMI PARK SARAH BOGER SARAH LIM

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