Louise Armstrong

The South by Southwest Film, Interactive and Music Festival celebrated its 25th anniversary over Spring Break. Louise Armstrong has more in this Bobcat Update.

Thousands flocked to the Austin Convention Center during Spring Break to attend the ten-day South by Southwest festival. The interactive, film and music event featured informative panels on media and technology, as well as film premieres and music shows. Many famous faces made their way to town to promote their new films, some which were shot in the city. Director Aaron James says Austin is quickly becoming one of the best locations to shoot films.
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However, not all events required a paid badge or wristband. Many shows were free and open to the public, causing the city to flood with people later in the week. Hotels in Austin had no rooms available during the festival, and parking problems plagued many. Despite the crowds and lines, Junior Sonia Onescu says she believes South By Southwest is an event everyone should experience at least once.
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Stand Up: As South by Southwest 2011 draws to a close, festival goers can be assured that plans are already underway for next year. For Bobcat Update, I'm Louise Armstrong.