Official SXSW Film Parties!

Unless otherwise noted, evening events are open only to SXSW Film, Gold and Platinum badgeholders. Register today so that you can take part in all this fun!! Be sure to check this page often, as new listings will be added frequently. All evening events are subject to change.

Friday, March 9

Disturbia Happy Hour
5:30 - 6:30 pm
Light Bar (408 Congress Ave.)
Aint it Cool News, DreamWorks Pictures and Paramount Pictures invite you to our Happy Hour Social before checking out the new thriller "Disturbia." We might even have a surprise guest or two.

SXSW Film Opening Party
10:00 pm - 2 am
401 Guadalupe
SXSW Film and A&E IndieFilms welcome you to kick the Film Festival off right at the Film Opening Party. This is a great opportunity to mix with others in the film industry and enjoy drinks and music.

Saturday, March 10

Austin Studios Open House
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
1901 East 51st Street
The Austin Studios are opening their doors for SXSW registrants. See what makes Austin Studios unique!

Sunday, March 11

ASCAP Party
6:30 - 8:00 pm
Maggie Mae's (323 East 6th Street)
ASCAP presents SXSW Filmmakers BBQ celebrating the DVD release of the critically acclaimed "Shortbus" with live performances by Director John Cameron Mitchell, Scott Matthew, Jay Brannan, and John LaMonica.

He Was a Quiet Man Happy Hour
8:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Six Lounge (117 W. Fourth)
Stay Tuned for more info!

FilmBaby.com
9:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Whisky Bar (303 West 5th Street)
Independent film and new media distributor, Film Baby invite you to celebrate an incredibly successful year in indie film and independent media at Film Baby's annual SXSW party. The evening will feature liberal pours, projected imagery, one-of-a-kind art, and amazing music. Entertainment and aesthetics will include a temporary installation by world renowned fabric sculptor-architect Soo-Hwa Yuan, music by LA troubadour Coby Brown, G-4's Zachariah and San Francisco's best, DJ Mancub of Burning Man's Space Cowboys. Of course the booze is free, jeez!

Monday, March 12

1st Annual Film Florida Fish Fry
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Bourbon Rocks (508 East 6th Street)
Enjoy a taste of Florida and the Bahamas with Film Florida–fried mahi, beer, conch fritters, and, of course, key lime pie!

Technicolor's Annual SX Party
8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
219 West (219 West 4th Street)
Technicolor invites you to the Warehouse District bar with a little something for every taste. Drink in the festivities!

The Annual Chronicle Film Bash
9pm - 1:00am
La Zona Rosa (612 West 4th Street)
Join 'The Austin Chronicle' and Natural American Spirit for 'The Austin Chronicle' Film Bash on Monday, March 12! Grab a drink on us, eat food from local Austin restaurants and listen to two of Austin's hottest local bands, VOXTROT and WHAT MADE MILWAUKEE FAMOUS. Make sure to stop by the Natural American Spirit table on the smoking desk or the 'Austin Chronicle' booth during the Film Trade Show to get your invitation to the party.

Tuesday, March 13

SXSW Film Awards Happy Hour
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Austin Convention Center Theater Hallway(500 E. Cesar Chavez Street)
Before the Film Awards, enjoy drinks and appetizers in the company of independent film’s rising stars.

SXSW Film Closing Party
9:00 pm - 1:00 am
Maggie Mae's (323 East 6th Street)
Fox Entertainment hosts the bash that officially closes the 2007 SXSW Film Festival with a Fox Entertainment twist. There’s sure to be Family Guy clips, entertainment, and drinks a’plenty!.

Wednesday, March 14

Big Rig After Party
7:00 pm - 10:30 pm
401 Guadalupe
Perhaps you caught the documentary screening at SXSW; this is your chance to celebrate with the filmmakers and get down Big Rig-style

OnNetworks Party
7:00 pm - 11:00 pm (Band starts at 8pm)
Six Lounge (117 West 4th Street)
OnNetworks, a new-media company, is building relationships with filmmakers who live to make a great video. Enjoy food from renowned NYC chef, Sam Mason, and great drinks by Alberta Straub on the roof-top deck of Six.

Dirty Country Afterparty
11:30 pm - 2:00 am
401 Guadalupe
The producers of the new documentary "Dirty Country" cordially invite you to celebrate the world premiere of the movie with an evening of outrageously raunchy country music from Larry Pierce and his band -itis. Come enjoy what is sure to be one of the most talked about musical performances at South By Southwest and meet the man who Howard Stern recently called, "the Beatles of dirty music."

Want to get in on the fun and throw your own party during SXSW Film Festival? Contact Wendy Cummings or Hiliary Kerbey at wendy@sxsw.com or hiliary@sxsw.com or 512/467-7979 to find out how.

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