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Applications for the SXSW Film & TV Festival are now open. 🎥 Join filmmakers like Lena Dunham, The Daniels, and Jordan Peele who have premiered their work at #SXSW. Apply here: https://ow.ly/6IUl50ZtTUA

Best known for her iconic role as Meadow Soprano on HBO’s The Sopranos, Jamie-Lynn Sigler opens up about her secret, years-long battle with multiple sclerosis (MS). After deciding to go public with her diagnosis, she shares how she found true strength in listening to her body and honoring her limits. Check out her full conversation with host Kelly Krause on Waterloo Records' "Told Y'all" podcast here: https://lnkd.in/gKzpHe_e

What does good "AI hygiene" look like to futurist Amy Webb? It means using #AI for self-improvement, like with an AI-powered bed, not for offloading information intake. Learn more about her must-haves and keys to success in this episode of #StarterPack. ✍️

Time is running out to submit your #SXSW2027 session ideas. Need a little inspiration?💡 Take these tips from Director of Conference Strategy at SXSW Katie Perera: 1️⃣ Drill down on one highly relevant and specific topic. 2️⃣ Be future-focused — how is your topic going to shape the future? 3️⃣ Show and tell! Even an unpolished video or soundbite attached to your application allows the team to see your POV in action. 4️⃣ Submit your sessions idea by July 26 at 11:59pm PT. Learn more about #SXSW PanelPicker: https://ow.ly/Rexi50Zozxz Photo by Lauren Hartmann

🚨 Currently seeking: your best ideas. The SXSW PanelPicker process reflects our continued belief in the power of an engaged community to identify, discuss, and solve some of the world’s toughest challenges. Submit your #SXSW2027 session idea by July 26: https://ow.ly/tkQr50Zm62s Photo by Keira Lindgren

Ever wonder what fuels the people shaping their industries? It begins with their Starter Pack. Comedian Chris Fleming breaks down how he got started, his essential tools like Capezio shoes, and secrets to success for aspiring comedians. ✍️

Start small, and figure out the rest later. ATX Television Festival founders Caitlin McFarland and Emily Gipson discuss turning what was meant to be a one-time event into a full-blown business, why TV needs its own festival, business lessons they've learned along the way, and more in this episode of Waterloo Records' "Told Y'all" podcast. Watch the full episode hosted by Kelly Krause here: https://lnkd.in/gyjcqctj

Digital #ad spend is projected to hit $600 billion this year, with brands expected to shift more of that budget toward #creators. But how can creators capture a larger share of that opportunity? At #SXSW2026, Rhett McLaughlin and Link Neal of Mythical sat down with Agentio Co-Founder & CEO Arthur Leopold to discuss the brand partnership model they've built, why audience trust is becoming creators' most valuable asset, and how other creators can replicate their approach. Watch their full #SXSW2026 here: https://ow.ly/vpNx50YRbGN

The next breakthrough #startup could be yours. #SXSW Pitch is a launchpad for emerging companies, connecting founders with investors, media, and industry leaders. Alumni have gone on to raise capital, scale globally, and be acquired by companies like Google, Apple, Meta, and Live Nation. Ready to take your startup to the next level? Apply to #SXSWPitch. ➡️ https://ow.ly/rlQN50ZfVMI

Your next fan, collaborator, manager, label partner, or tour opportunity could be in the audience. For decades, the #SXSW Music Festival has helped artists connect with industry leaders and communities that move careers forward. If you're ready to share your music on a global stage, apply now to showcase at #SXSW2027. 👉 https://ow.ly/GT0F50ZfVro