Whether you’re looking for the latest industry insights, preview screenings, or something to add to your stream wishlist, we’ve got the SXSW Sydney sessions.
SXSW Sydney is a week-long ideas conference exploring trends and issues impacting screen, games, music and technology, bringing together changemakers and creatives from around the world. From unlocking the cathartic potential of games, exploring Indigenous stories to discovering new Australian film and game makers, talks and sessions featuring Screen Australia-funded titles and staff appearing at SXSW Sydney Check out some of them.
SXSW Sydney runs from Monday 14th to Sunday 20th October. For more information, please see the Screen Festival program here.
6 Discussions to Talk About
Join the conversation and meet the Screen Australia team in these engaging panel sessions.
Hear from industry experts on how to use data, from market research to pitching, audience engagement to promotion, to maximize your production’s performance in a competitive marketplace.
A panel of award-winning filmmakers and documentarians explores the ethics and fairness of documentary filmmaking, sharing examples and clips from their own experiences.
Dive into untapped opportunities in film production across continents with experienced filmmakers and Screen Australia’s producer offset and co-production teams. Find out more about the new Australia-India co-production agreement and the possibilities for working with one of the world’s largest screen industries.
Join Screen Australia’s Games Investment Manager Dakoda Barker for this Breakfast Town Hall conversation as she discusses the opportunities and challenges for the Australian games industry and game development sector.
Meet Louise Goff, Screen Australia’s new Director of Narrative Content, and explore how storytelling can be a catalyst for social critique, activism and community building.
Join Stephen Page and Hunter Page-Lochard, award-winning creators and founders of production company Djali House, to explore Indigenous storytelling and how Bla(c)k artists translate their stories into global commercial environments. and how we can navigate culture.
3 programs to get inspired
Go behind the scenes with industry leaders and discover new Australian stories.
This year’s Screen Festival will showcase a selection of features and shorts by Australian filmmakers. This includes an early preview of Thou Shall Not Steal direct from TIFF, an early preview of sports drama Plum, and a special Q&A screening of The Most Australian Band of All Time. And Audrey.
Featuring live director commentary from Warwick Thornton and behind-the-scenes insights from composer and director Jed Kurzel, you’ll gain insight into the creative process from critically acclaimed creatives and titles.
All-access and industry-exclusive sessions showcasing upcoming games from around the world with 4 days of demos and showcases. Watch a special presentation on amazing Australian titles such as VR experiences Ghost Cam, Bits & Bops, Doggy Don’t Care, Rat Trap and My Arms Are Longer Now, which won Best International Game Copycat at the Southeast Asia Game Awards.
