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 one of our newest student programs at Austin's influential South By Southwest (SXSW) Festival next March! This 8 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 third SXSW Intensive!
SXSW Intensive Details
2026 Program Dates:
Wednesday, March 11 – Wednesday, March 18
Application Deadlines:
Earlybird Deadline: September 29, 2025
Regular Deadline: December 15, 2025
Late Deadline: January 12, 2026
Program Fee:
Earlybird: $3,250
Regular: $3,395
Late: $3,495
Program Fee includes:
- Festival accreditation with primary access to keynotes, featured speakers, mentor sessions & workshops, Film & TV screenings/premieres, and parties
- Seven nights of shared accommodation in downtown Austin (within walking distance of Festival venues)
- Daily breakfast
- Exclusive roundtables
- AmPav Alumni membership after the program ends (includes mixers in LA/NY, discounts on other programs, and other opportunities)
Flight/Travel Arrangements:
Participants arrange their own travel to Austin, TX and ground transport to the hotel. (Transport suggestions and hotel details will be shared before the program starts.)
Application Requirements
1. Completed online application form – Please note that applicants must be 18 years or older 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.
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Conditions of Acceptance
If accepted into the program, a deposit of $1000 is due within two weeks of acceptance to hold your spot.
Balance after paying $1000 deposit:
$2,250 if paid in full by Oct. 10, 2025 ($3,250 in total)
$2,395 if paid in full by Jan. 12, 2026 ($3,395 in total)
$2,495 if paid in full by Feb. 2, 2026 ($3,495 in total)
*AmPav Alumni receive $100 discount on regular and late fee.
Payment plans are available for the balance.
All prices are in USD. 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.
121 days or more prior to program start date:
Full refund less the $55 non-refundable application fee and $500 cancellation fee
120 to 61 days prior to program start date:
50% refund less the $55 non-refundable application fee and $500 cancellation fee
60 days or less prior to program start date:
No refund will be issued.