Live from Dolby House at SXSW 2023
March 11 - 17, 2023 | Austin, Texas
We had a blast at SXSW this year with a series of live programs covering everything Dolby does best, from film and music to Dolby.io, our new developer platform. There were thought-provoking panel discussions about the future of sound, live podcasts with filmmakers and sound designers, industry conversations with music professionals, deep dives with artists and producers, hands-on demos of the latest tech, and live performances.
We captured all of these amazing events and you can re-experience them all below.
Film
Don't miss our deep dives into film festivals, conversations with seasoned industry professionals, and up-and-coming filmmakers. Click through to watch the conversations from the film category, or catch up on all our SXSW panels on our YouTube channel.
The future of film festivals
It is a time of great disruption in both independent and studio cinema. Join us for a conversation on the evolving role of film festivals in this dramatically changing landscape. We delved into topics such as the role of streaming platforms and online vs. in-person festivals. And tackled questions such as how festivals can help develop the next generation of talent, and how exactly DOES one get a film into SXSW or Sundance?
The sound of Pi with Craig Henighan
Six-time Emmy Award-winning sound editor, Craig Henighan, has worked with director Darren Aronofsky since Requiem for a Dream. With A24’s 25th anniversary re-release of Pi, Craig discusses the challenges of updating its original soundtrack. The indie film’s razor thin budget only allowed for a four-day mix back in 1998, and as a result, Craig had his work cut out for him as he reconstructed and rebuilt the original soundtrack into its stunning new remaster and Dolby Atmos mix.
How to make an indie film in 2023
Making an independent film today is even more challenging than it was in its heyday of the 1990s. So we’re bringing you a panel discussion with directors of two of the festival favorites at this year’s SXSW Film Festival. Directors Hannah Pearl Utt (Cora Bora) and Emma Westenberg (You Sing Loud, I Sing Louder) take a deep-dive into the state of the independent film industry and the challenges involved in making a film in 2023, including how to get the gig in the first place.
Music
Our music panels and programs ran the gamut at SXSW. These included sessions on empowering creatives, early career development, one-on-one discussions with established rappers, and our Dolby Atmos Music Accelerator program. Click through to check out our music panels and listen to new music from the Dolby Atmos Music Accelerator.
Dolby Atmos Music Accelerator
The Dolby Atmos Music Accelerator provides hands-on training and expert guidance to help emerging music creators learn about Dolby Atmos music creation. Listen to the songs created during the Dolby Atmos Music Accelerator at SXSW 2023.
Artist-preneurship: navigating the music business
The Digilogue is known for its curation of panels centered around artists as the CEOs of their business — otherwise referred to as "artist-preneurship." Even with a team around you, artists need to be in control of their business. There are more revenue streams and resources out there than ever before, so how does one navigate the landscape but still remain creative in the process? Discover the ways artists can be successful entrepreneurs in the modern music business.
1:1 with artist, producer, and rapper SwaVay
Join us for a one-on-one discussion with ATL rapper SwaVay, as he shares the inspiration and creative process around his newest album, Almetha’s Son, including how Dolby Atmos brings the listener closer to his artistic vision.
Creative empowerment & Dolby Atmos Music
Join Dolby’s head of music partnerships Christine Thomas in conversation with TIDAL’s SVP of Artist & Label Relations Jason Kpana, and Republic Records SVP of A&R Ken “DURO” Ifill, to discuss how enabling both the creative community and listeners with Dolby Atmos Music experiences is scaling access to creative intent and growing the artist’s offering to fans.
Empowering early career music creatives with Dolby Atmos
Join Ben Givarz in conversation with renowned mix engineer Nick Rives, Avid's Matt Lange, and Dolby Atmos Music Accelerator participants Obie and Ella Rosa. Hear how Dolby is equipping early music creators with the necessary resources and tools to bring their listeners closer to their artistic intent.
Technology
At SXSW we took an in-depth look at the future of immersive experiences: from audio and XR experiences to the tech behind them. Find out what the future holds for entertianment with these fascinating discussions on our YouTube channel.
Sound of silos: audio in the future
The world has turned and with it, a myriad of new challenges and opportunities have surfaced: from remote work and AI to the ever-expanding metaverse. How will sound technology evolve in this new future? In this conversation on the future of audio, we touch on topics such as the role of audio tech in AI, new audio tools for hybrid work, up-leveled communication tools that will help us “listen” instead of just “hear,” the possibility of deeper immersive experiences.
Can we tell you a story? Storytime with XR creators
Join us for a revealing discussion on how these creators produced stellar and immersive XR experiences that expand on the stories from iconic film, music, and entertainment performances. Get an exclusive look on how they built film and interactive music album experiences. Meet the talent and driving forces behind some of the most engaging XR productions we’ve seen and heard to date, and learn how to leverage just-in-time technologies into your storytelling narratives.
Creating immersive fan experiences with XR technologies
What does success look like for music artists, sports IP, and entertainment brands that want to engage directly with their fan base? This panel takes a deep dive into fan culture, XR strategies, and underlying technologies required to build successful fan experiences and engagement. The outlook is bright, and the technology is next level.