Director George Miller has been added to Sydney Film Festival lineup
Film icon George Miller is booked to appear at Sydney Film Festival for a discussion with Nash Edgerton.
The announcement:
Sydney Film Festival today announces a special event featuring Academy Award-winning filmmaker George Miller, joining a jam-packed program of special events, talks and activations at the Festival Hub in Lower Town Hall, and at SFF screenings.
In an exclusive session titled THE ROAD TO FURIOSA – GEORGE MILLER with NASH EDGERTON, legendary director George Miller, one of the world’s greatest visual storytellers, will be in conversation with stuntman and filmmaker Nash Edgerton to discuss storytelling filmmaking. They’ll also unpack the execution of an action sequence from FURIOSA: A MAD MAX SAGA. This must-attend event will take place at the Sydney Film Festival Hub at 3pm Saturday 15 June. All tickets $15.
The Festival also boasts a diverse line-up of events, talks, and activations to enhance the cinematic experience.
SPECIAL ACTIVATIONS
Experience the magic of the Festival with special activations taking place across the 12-day Festival.
The Iron Throne at SFFTV presented by Hubbl: Celebrate the highly anticipated second season of House of the Dragon on BINGE by sitting on the Iron Throne, June 5-7 at SFFTV in Martin Place. SFFTV screens acclaimed short films plus previews of SFF 2024 films – free every day of the Festival.
Minions at the Australian Premiere of Despicable Me 4: Kids and their families will be greeted by Minions as they enter the cinema for the premiere screening on Saturday 15 June, at 1.45pm.
Haka Performance at the World Premiere of Ka Whawhai Tonu: On Friday 14 June, around 100 of the NSW Kaihaka community will gather outside Event Cinemas George St to welcome and receive the taonga of the World Premiere screening at 8.35pm of Mike Jonathan’s historical epic.
THE HUB presented by Challenger
The Hub at Town Hall puts the Festival in Sydney Film Festival. Drop in for a drink between films, grab a bite, and enjoy a swathe of special events, talks and parties.
Open to the public every night and select days from 5-16 June, The Hub will feature a daily Happy Hour special pop-up bar between 4:30pm and 6:00pm, with drinks from Mt Yengo Wines, Mountain Goat Beer, Lyres and Unexpected Guest served in the main bar and the Challenger Lounge.
The Hub will also feature a special display paying tribute to 50 years of taking world cinema to regional venues around Australia with the Travelling Film Festival. Includes an exclusive interview with David Stratton about starting the TFF in 1974!
EVENTS AT THE HUB
This year’s Sydney Film Festival invites you to keep the cinematic excitement alive with a series of engaging events at The Hub, designed to enrich your Festival experience. Here’s what’s happening:
Drag Me to the Movies: Queer Cinema Celebration
Co-hosted with Queerscreen
Celebrate queer cinema with a night of music, drinks, and community spirit, perfectly paired with a prior screening Problemista starring Tilda Swinton and Julio Torres next door at Event Cinemas at 6.30PM. Featuring movie themed drag performances and DJ set. (Fri 7 Jun, 8:00 PM | Free)Oils & 80s: A Celebration
Continue the energy from the World Premiere of Midnight Oil: The Hardest Line with a night filled with iconic tunes including live music from Frankies Pizza’s, World Famous House Band and a DJ set from Molly-Pop. (Sun 9 Jun, 8:00 PM | Free)Ian McPherson Memorial Lecture with Phillip Noyce AO
Celebrate the rich history and vibrant future of Australian cinema at the Ian McPherson Memorial Lecture, featuring the esteemed director Phillip Noyce. Following the 4K restoration screening of Rabbit-Proof Fence, enjoy an illuminating conversation with Noyce as he discusses his impactful career and creative journey. Moderated by filmmaker Muralikrishna Thalluri, this is a unique opportunity to delve into the intricacies of filmmaking from one of Australia’s cinematic legends. (Public Holiday Mon 10 JUN 4:30 PM | Free)SFF Film Trivia Night
Test your film knowledge, compete for prizes, and enjoy an evening filled with trivia, drinks, and laughs. (Wed 12 Jun, 7:00 PM | Free)Thirsty Thursday: Songs from the Silver Screen
Co-presented with Darlinghurst Theatre Company
Enjoy a special evening of live music celebrating iconic film songs hosted by Andrew Bukenya, featuring performances by Olivia Vásquez (star of SFF 2024 film The Sloth Lane) and emerging musical theatre guests. (Thu 13 Jun, 7:00 PM | $46)Korean Cinema Celebration: Nolja!
Co-hosted with the Korean Cultural Centre Australia
With K-Pop music, a photo booth, hands-on activities, and more, enjoy a night filled with Korean culture. Celebrate Korean cinema and check out Alienoid, It’s Okay!, or House of the Seasons at SFF this year. (Fri 14 Jun, 7:30 PM | Free)Skate Sounds: The Skategoat Party
Following a world premiere screening of the new documentary Skategoat, head to The Hub for a night of music inspired by the film. Including live music from Jazz and Neo-Soul performer Yasmina Sadiki and her five piece band, and DJ Jacob Turl. (Sat 15 Jun, 8pm | Free)TALKS
The FREE Festival Talks at the Festival Hub create a space for audiences, filmmakers and industry professionals to progress a dialogue about the important topics and issues of the year, addressed in Festival films.
Gender Matters: Looking Back and Looking Forward
Screen Australia’s Gender Matters Taskforce was founded in 2016. Join Taskforce members Rosie Lourde, Nerida Moore and Lena Nahlous for a deep dive into the state of gender parity in the industry, moderated by Grainne Brunsdon, Chief Operating Officer, Screen Australia, followed by a networking event hosted by the Screen Vixens and WIFT. (Fri 7 Jun, 5:30 PM | The Hub)AI: Brave New Work or Creative Graveyard?
Explore the impact of AI on creativity in the film industry with journalist and writer Benjamin Law and leading Australian writers and academics from the Australian Writers’ Guild. (Sat 8 Jun, 2:00 PM | The Hub)First Nations Films – A Global Perspective
Join First Nations producer, director and TIFF programmer Jason Ryle, The Mountain director Rachel House, and The Moogai producer Mitchell Stanley, in conversation with the Festival’s First Nations Program Advisor Aaliyah Bradbury as they take a global perspective on First Nations storytelling. (Sun 9 Jun, 11:45 AM | The Hub)Doing Development Differently
Join Sophie Mathisen and international industry disruptors including Bradley Liew and Bianca Balbuena Viet and Nam producers, as they explore how global filmmakers are navigating project development when market and industry support is hard to find. (Thu 13 Jun, 5:30 PM | The Hub)From Stageplay to Screenplay
As part of Sydney Film Festival’s partnership with Platform, and after a national callout, four emerging development creatives worked alongside Belvoir playwriting fellows to adapt their existing theatrical works to screenplay format. Overseen by leading international development professionals, the initiative will culminate in a live table read by some of Sydney’s leading lights. (Fri 14 Jun, 4:00 PM | Belvoir St Theatre)This Industry Is Not for Me: How Training Can Kick Down the Door
In this conversation moderated by filmmaker Skye Leon, practitioners and educators from all backgrounds talk about what the industry is really like, the barriers to entry, and how training can help kick the door down. (Sat 15 Jun, 10:30 AM | The Hub)Platform Pitch – For Film’s Sake Incubator
Returns for the second year, after a successful launch in 2023. Mentored by international film guests, 10 emerging filmmakers will be challenged to create new partnerships and projects in just four days. The results of their efforts will be pitched live to an expert industry jury who will give immediate feedback with a live audience watching on. (Sat 15 Jun, 12:00 PM | The Hub)The full Sydney Film Festival 2024 program can be found online at sff.org.au.
Sydney Film Festival runs from 5-16 June 2024. Tickets and Flexipasses to Sydney Film Festival 2024 are on sale now.
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