Nine events and panels to check out at SXSW Sydney
Whether you’re looking for the latest industry insight, preview screenings or something to add to your Stream wishlist, we have your SXSW Sydney sessions sorted.
SXSW Sydney is a week-long conference of ideas exploring the trends and issues influencing screen, games, music and tech, and features changemakers and creatives from across the globe. From unpacking the cathartic potential of gaming, exploring First Nations stories, to discovering new Australian film and game makers, check out some of the talks and sessions featuring Screen Australia-funded titles or staff appearing at SXSW Sydney.
SXSW Sydney runs from Monday 14 – Sunday 20 October. To find out more, visit the Screen Festival program here.
SIX DISCUSSIONS TO GET TALKING
Join the conversation and meet the Screen Australia team at these engaging panel sessions.
Hear from industry experts about how to make data work for you, from market research to pitching, audience engagement to promotion, in order to maximise the outcomes for your production in a competitive marketplace.
Explore the ethics and equity of documentary filmmaking with an award-winning panel of filmmakers and documentarians, as they share examples and clips from their own experience.
Dive into the untapped opportunities in cross-continent filmmaking with experienced filmmakers and Screen Australia’s Producer Offset and Co-production team. Find out more about the new Australia-India Co-production Treaty and the possibilities of working with one of the largest screen industries in the world.
Join the conversation with this breakfast town hall as they discuss the Australian games industry and the opportunities and challenges in the game development space, featuring Screen Australia's Games Investment Manager Dakoda Barker.
Meet Screen Australia’s new Director of Narrative Content Louise Gough and explore how storytelling can be a catalyst for social commentary, activism and community building.
Join award-winning creatives and founders of production company Djali House, Stephen Page and Hunter Page-Lochard, as they explore First Nations storytelling and how Bla(c)k artists can navigate stories and culture within the global commercial landscape.
THREE PROGRAMS TO GET INSPIRED
Go behind-the-scenes with industry leaders and discover new Australian stories.
This year's Screen Festival showcases a selection of features and shorts from Australian filmmakers, including straight from TIFF Thou Shalt Not Steal, advance preview of sports-drama Plum, and special Q&A screenings of The Most Australian Band Ever! and Audrey.
Featuring live director’s commentary with Warwick Thornton and behind-the-score insight from composer and director Jed Kurzel, gain insight to the creative process from critically acclaimed creatives and titles.
All access and industry only sessions to showcase the upcoming games from around the world at four days of demos and showcases. Check out the fantastic Australian titles such as VR experience Ghost Cam, Bits & Bops, Doggy Don’t Care, Rat Trap, and a special presentation about My Arms Are Longer Now and winner of the Southeast Asia Game Awards Best International Game Copycat.
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