SXSW Courses

Cannabis Media Coverage - Fair or Biased

Explore the evolution of cannabis media coverage with SXSW's panel of journalists. Discuss industry representation, semantics, and misinformation in under an hour.

• YouTube
• 56 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

Making of Reeducated - A VR New Yorker Documentary

Explore the making of 'Reeducated', a unique 3D 360 VR documentary about detention in Xinjiang, China, in this less than 1-hour SXSW offering. Learn about the challenges faced and techniques used.

• YouTube
• 44 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

HYSTERICAL - Behind the Velvet Curtain with Stand-Up Comedy’s Boundary-Breaking Women

Explore the journey of boundary-breaking female comedians in this SXSW panel discussion. Learn about their struggles, triumphs, and impact on the comedy world in under an hour.

• YouTube
• 55 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

Who Controls the Past - The Tulsa Race Massacre

Explore the nearly forgotten 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre and its recent resurgence in national consciousness in this short SXSW panel discussion.

• YouTube
• 56 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

Creating Through a Crisis

Explore the transformative role of creativity in a post-pandemic world with Adobe executive Scott Belsky in this less than 1-hour SXSW session.

• YouTube
• 27 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

Celebrities Redefining Cannabis Entrepreneurship

Explore the intersection of cannabis entrepreneurship and entertainment with industry powerhouses in this less than 1-hour SXSW panel discussion.

• YouTube
• 36 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

How to Scale a Mission-Driven Brand

Learn from Supergoop! Founder, Holly Thaggard, and investor Maria Sharapova on scaling a mission-driven brand, offered by SXSW. Duration:

• YouTube
• 25 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

Making Emotional Connections With Volumetric Video

Learn to create emotional connections through 3D holographic video storytelling in less than an hour with SXSW. Gain insights from seasoned creatives on effective storytelling techniques.

• YouTube
• 25 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

Chiquis on the Importance of Investing in Yourself

Join Grammy winner Chiquis in a candid SXSW conversation about brand building, self-investment, overcoming adversity, and maintaining authenticity in social media. Less than 1 hour.

• YouTube
• 25 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

Scoring My First Feature Film - A Conversation with Finneas O’Connell

Join GRAMMY-winning artist Finneas O’Connell in a SXSW discussion on his debut in film-score composition, focusing on his work for 'The Fallout'.

• YouTube
• 25 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

The Path Forward for Cannabis Legalization Nationwide

Join SXSW's brief session with Rep. Earl Blumenauer and POLITICO's Natalie Fertig, discussing the future of cannabis legalization and its impact on criminal justice reform.

• YouTube
• 26 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

When Claude Got Shot - Surviving and Preventing Gun Violence In Our Communities

Explore gun violence prevention and survivor experiences in this less than 1-hour SXSW panel discussion, featuring actor Jason George and experts from the frontlines.

• YouTube
• 56 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

Gene Editing - The Biotech Revolution of Our Times

Explore the revolution in biochemistry, gene editing, and CRISPR's potential with bestselling author Walter Isaacson in this less than 1-hour SXSW offering.

• YouTube
• 25 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

The Best and Worst Advice I've Ever Heard

Gain industry insights from a seasoned director/producer/writer in this short SXSW session, offering a compilation of the best and worst advice for creative professionals.

• YouTube
• 20 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

AI and the Post Work World

Explore AI's impact on work and job displacement with Dr. Kai-Fu Lee in this SXSW session. Learn strategies to adapt and benefit from AI advancements in under an hour.

• YouTube
• 26 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk