live panels,
special events, a selection of
360° videos from the Virtual Cinema program, as well as 2D video feeds of SXSW programming. Austin venues recreated in the space include The Paramount Theatre, the Contemporary Austin, Mohawk, Empire Control Room & Garage, and Cedar Street Courtyard. SXSW worked with world-renowned artists and the social XR events studio VRrOOm to design and produce the festival’s virtual edition, which will be hosted on VRChat.
The complete
Virtual Cinema Program, including previously-announced Virtual Cinema Competition and Virtual Cinema Spotlight projects, will also be accessible and downloadable via the VRrOOm store online. The VRChat worlds can be experienced on PC, PCVR and Oculus Quest headsets.
Exclusive SXSW Online Pass Discount for Enrolled Students
SXSW is offering
students a special registration rate for SXSW Online 2021, an exclusive digital experience from March 16-20. If you are currently enrolled as a college undergraduate, postgraduate, or in high school grades 9-12, read on!
Learning goes beyond the classroom at SXSW and positions you in front of potential future employers, mentors, and creative collaborators.
Find inspiration in powerful presentations by diverse visionaries at the Conference. Featuring a variety of programming themes and session formats, the Conference explores what’s next in the worlds of film, culture, music, and technology.
Lay the groundwork for your career with expert advice and one-on-one coaching by professionals at Mentor Sessions. Connect with other students and the larger creative community moving the conversation forward across a wide range of industries, interests, and groups during Meet Ups and other networking opportunities