Recap: Austin Cinematography Group x Cinematography Salon SXSW Party
Last night was a blast! If you missed it, you definitely missed one of the biggest gatherings the Austin Cinematography Group (ACG) has seen so far. The party, hosted at High Noon, kicked off SXSW 2024 in style, bringing together an eclectic mix of DPs, directors, producers, reps, and a sprinkling of ASC cinematographers as well. Whether local or from out of town, everyone was there to geek out over filmmaking, share stories, and grab some drinks. What was supposed to be a quick meetup turned into a night where many stayed far longer than planned, simply because the energy and conversations were too good to leave.
The ACG and Cinematography Salon collaboration was a hit, and it was the perfect warmup for the festival. It felt like the whole industry showed up to chat about what’s going on this week at SXSW. High Noon, located on East Cesar Chavez, was the ideal spot to hang, with a cool atmosphere and a perfect blend of fun and professional energy.
The Sponsors That Made It Happen
Of course, a huge shoutout to our sponsors—SmallHD, Teradek, Wooden Camera, and Zeiss. These brands didn’t just provide support; they’re staples of the cinematography community and have helped make meetups like this feel like home for all of us camera nerds.
The coolest part of events like these? It’s not just about rubbing shoulders with pros or collecting business cards. It’s about the real, unforced friendships and collaborations that come out of it. ACG has grown into a 1,500+ strong community, and we at Cinematography Salon love supporting budding communities of like-minded individuals.
So if you were there, thanks for making it unforgettable. If you missed it—don’t worry, we’ve got plenty more on the horizon. And next time, we’ll make sure you’re right in the middle of it all.
Stay tuned for more!
