Since 1989, The American Pavilion’s esteemed Worldwide Student Program has introduced thousands of entertainment industry students to festivals and events worldwide, from Hollywood to Cannes to Venice. Now, AmPav is proud to continue our newest student program at Austin's influential South By Southwest (SXSW) Festival next March! This 6 day program will focus on the film & TV portion of the festival. Along with discovering groundbreaking new movies and TV series, your pass will also allow you access to talks with thought leaders from the worlds of Film, Tech, and Music. Join us next March for our second SXSW Intensive!
SXSW Intensive Details
2025 Program Dates:
Thursday, March 6 – Tuesday, March 11
Application Deadlines:
Earlybird Deadline: September 16, 2024
Regular Deadline: December 16, 2024
Late Deadline: January 27, 2025
Program Fee:
Earlybird: $2,995
Regular: $3,250
Late: $3,495
*AmPav Alumni participating in SXSW Intensive: $2995
Program Fee includes:
- Festival accreditation with primary access to keynotes, featured speakers, mentor sessions & workshops, Film & TV screenings/premieres, and the Film & TV Festival Opening Party
- Five nights of shared accommodation in downtown Austin (within walking distance of the Austin Convention Center)
- Daily breakfast
- Exclusive roundtables & access to PMC venues/activations
Flight/Travel Arrangements:
Participants are responsible for their travel arrangements to and from Austin, TX.
Application Requirements
1. Completed online application form – Please note that applicants must be 18 years of age by the start of the program.
2. Current résumé
3. Non-refundable application fee of $55
Completed applications are reviewed by The American Pavilion Selection Committee on a rolling basis. Candidates who meet all of the requirements for admission will be contacted for an interview and notified of a decision on a first come, first served basis.
Candidates are encouraged to apply early as the program can fill up quickly.
Want to learn more about SXSW Intensive? Sign up for a Zoom Q&A! Click here to see the schedule!
Conditions of Acceptance
If accepted into the program, a non-refundable deposit of $1000 is due within two weeks of acceptance to hold your spot.
The balance due is determined by your program and when it is paid. (Please remember to be eligible for the earlybird/regular fee, your application must be submitted by the appropriate application deadline.)
Balance Due After Paying Deposit:
Earlybird: $1,995 if paid by September 30, 2024
Regular: $2,250 if paid by January 6, 2025
Late: $2,495 paid by February 10, 2025
*AmPav Alumni participating in SXSW Intensive: $1995 through February 10, 2025
All fees are non-refundable. Please note that we cannot accept checks.
Failure to comply with the above stated conditions will result in being put on the waiting list or forfeiting your place in the program.
Program fees are non-refundable. Acceptance can be deferred to a future year only if participation is not possible due to travel restrictions, date change, or cancellation by the Festival.
Adherence to all COVID-19 safety protocols will be required. Depending upon conditions at the time of travel, this could include proof of vaccination/boosters, masking, and/or frequent testing. We will keep participants updated regarding policies and safety measures put forth by the CDC and the Festival organization.