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There are 2 showings, the 2nd is on Thursday March 17 7:15PM.
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19. What should I do to ensure that I get a seat at a Festival screening?
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This is a tough question. As SXSW Film has grown more popular, more and more screenings have sold out. There is no absolute guarantee of admission. Seating will happen on a priority basis – badge-holders first, then pass-holders, and lastly single-admission ticket holders, if any seats remain. Even though the lines may look long, outside of Opening Night, chances are always good at the Paramount Theatre. The next generously sized venue is the ACC. Lining up 30-45 minutes ahead should save you a place. The Alamo Ritz and Alamo South Lamar cinemas are highly desirable venues and more intimate, so your wait line will depend on the film and time. We try to seat the Alamos 45 minutes in advance of the screening time, so arrive at least that early. In 2011, for the first time, SXSW Film will be utilizing line numbers, so that once you que up, you’ll receive a number noting your place in line. That should help on two counts 1) it’ll prevent line cutters (so, no saving seats!), and 2) you’ll know when capacity is met so there’s no reason to keep waiting on line.