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From feature films and shorts to TV premieres, music videos and XR.

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A CELEBRATION OF THE MOVING IMAGE

The future of Screen awaits the curious.

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About

AN UNRIVALLED SCREEN PROGRAM

Watch the future unfold on screen.

The SXSW Sydney Screen offering unites film professionals and creatives from across the globe, spotlighting exceptional talent from across the Asia-Pacific region.

The program features an extensive array of seminars, workshops, commentary sessions, and mentorships, designed to provide deep insights into the screen industry’s creative process.

Come enjoy a curated showcase of feature films, shorts, TV premieres, music videos, and XR experiences. Embracing the democratisation of screen storytelling, this event celebrates the moving image and its innovative future.

Key Dates

SXSW Sydney Conference
October 2025
Screen Festival
October 2025
Screen Industry Networking
October 2025
Screen Industry Professional Development
October 2025
Screen Showcase
October 2025
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What To Expect

Professional Development

The inaugural SXSW Sydney’s screen mentorship program features one-on-one events, classroom sessions, and lectures, aimed at giving emerging and mid-career filmmakers access to some of the world’s best practitioners. From directing to stunt work, composition to marketing, you’ll develop practical skills and get invaluable advice and gain insight.

Networking

Propel your career forward through workshops, seminars, and events—including live director commentary, expert-led workshops, AMA sessions, meetups and pitch opportunities. Join key industry members to celebrate shared passions, and collectively drive innovation collectively. And back by popular demand, SXSW Sydney’s daily Screen Breakfasts.

industry focused conference sessions

Hear directly from acclaimed local and international filmmaking talent, including Camera d’Or winner and celebrated director, Warwick Thornton; Award-winning composer and musician Jed Kurzel; LuckyChap Entertainment’s Josey McNamara and Mark Andrews, director of Brave.

screen showcase

This year’s Screen Showcase doubles down on both genre filmmaking and short film programming to better showcase the exceptional talent emerging from APAC and beyond. Every evening, film headliner sessions will be featured in the Darling Harbour theatre every evening, offering a sneak peek at upcoming mainstream releases.

live commentary

There’s no better way to learn about filmmaking than watching a screening with live commentary. Esteemed professionals like Warwick Thornton (The New Boy, Samson and Delilah), Jed Kurzel (Monkey Man, The Babadook) and more will dissect film details, and creative processes,  share anecdotes about their own experiences. The result is a behind-the-scenes experience you need to witness to fully appreciate.

industry connections

The most significant support we can offer emerging screen creatives is to ensure their content reaches key markets. This new program brings in top talent from international acquisitions, development marketing and sales sectors to elevate our local industry’s exposure and foster unexpected career and project opportunities. 

Short Film Competition

Making its debut in 2024, we're proud to introduce the Short Film Competition and Games Jam! This initiative aims to unite highly skilled filmmakers and developers, fostering connections between the industries and presenting fresh ideas, new technology use and combined industry talents. Key details and themes will be announced in early September, providing creatives with one month to be part of this inaugural event.

Hear from filmmakers and of all kinds at the top of their game, sharing ideas and expertise to propel their industry forward.

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