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"The initial growth of SXSW was fueled by the charm of a city known for its barbecue and chile con queso as much as its well-educated and enthusiastic film audiences." Variety, March 15, 2005

"Today, SXSW is a destination fest and mainstay of the independent film calendar." Variety, March 15, 2005

""It's a great place to discover new talent," said Sony Pictures Classics co-president Michael Barker... "it's attracting more people, and more important people, from all areas..." Variety, March 15, 2005

"Whenever SXSW ends, it feels like being a kid on the day after Christmas. Even though you were showered with gifts and good times, you're a spoiled little brat, and you just want MORE!" Film Threat 03/21/2005

"Welcome to paradise: the 2005 South by Southwest Film Festival, where top-notch indie movies and sublime music weave together." The Boston Phoenix, March 24, 2005

""It's a nice combination of good films and a good vibe,' says Eamonn Bowles, president of Magnolia Pictures..." Ft Worth Star-Telegram, March 11, 2005

"With South by Southwest, you get a much better understanding of how the film is perceived by the industry and filmgoers." David Fenkel, VP of marketing at ThinkFilm quoted in the Ft Worth Star-Telegram, March 11, 2005

""It's a great opportunity to see how the press reacts to the film as well as the general public, he says via e-mail. "And a good screening can do wonders for a film, in terms of buyers."" Australian filmmaker Pip Mushin in the Ft Worth Star-Telegram, March 11, 2005

"...SXSW Film Festival is in full roar, sating the senses..." Toronto Star, March 18, 2005

"...SXSW was filled with celebrity sightings, nightly parties, and, of course, great films." Back Stage West, April 21, 2005

"... SXSW is first and foremost about art..." Paste Magazine June/July 2005