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Why SXSW Film Does Not Suck for the Press

Hmmm, not sure what to make of Hollywood Blogger Jeffrey Wells attack on the organisation of SXSW Film. Pointed out by SXSW Baby, his blog post has three main points that say more about him than the Austin festival. There are no press screenings. The movies mostly suck. The press office is a joke, nobody knows anything, and the press pass is useless… Oh, and the film press office won’t help you if you want to check out a couple of the music events. You’re on your own, and on your own dime. Having been under the ‘press’ banner for