SWIFF is proud to present the Australian Premiere of George Gittoes’s new feature documentary, Ukrainistan Artist War, following artists behind the frontline, waging a war on war in the face of the Russian Invasion of Ukraine and Afghanistan after the withdrawal of foreign forces. An anti-war film in the tradition of Picasso’s Guernica, Gittoes and …
In dedication to celebrated actor and composer Ryuichi Sakomoto (The Revenant, The Last Emperor), who passed away this year, join us for a special 40th anniversary screening of Nagisa Oshima’s 1983 Palme d’Or-nominated portrait of resilience, pride, and friendship. Starring David Bowie in one of his greatest roles, alongside SWIFF Festival Patron Jack Thompson, Tom …
Join us for the grand finale to the 2023 Screenwave International Film Festival, as we celebrate the Regional Australian premiere of Ari Aster’s epic black-comedy masterpiece, Beau is Afraid. “It’s like a Jewish Lord of the Rings…but he’s just going to his mom’s place” – (Ari Aster). Starring Academy Award winner Joaquin Phoenix (Joker, C’mon …
SWIFF audiences will be the first in the country to witness the highly anticipated Australian Premiere of Brandon Cronenberg’s latest cinematic disruption, Infinity Pool. Starring Alexander Skarsgård (The Northman, SWIFF’22), Mia Goth (Pearl, X), and Australian actress Cleopatra Coleman (Dopesick), Infinity Pool is a gripping and tense, visceral satire, further cementing Cronenberg’s reputation as a …
Ever thought about writing a film? Do you have a good idea for a screenplay but want more tips and tools? Maybe you’ve written a screenplay but would benefit from professional advice to improve your practice? In this workshop, screenwriter Alexa Wyatt (All Saints, Janet King, McLeod’s Daughters, Heartbreak High) will introduce the basics of …
Following on from the success of last year’s Who’s Who On The Crew session, Screenworks again present a fascinating insight into the unique roles on film sets. This session will uncover what skills you might have that are transferable to film work, even if you don’t consider yourself a filmmaker, and what sort of opportunities …
An icon reimagined. Comedy legend Harold Lloyd’s slapstick masterpiece, Safety Last!, celebrates its 100th anniversary in 2023, presented at SWIFF with a live-on-stage soundtrack led by Coffs Harbour Regional Conservatorium Director, Pat Brearley. Comic genius Harold Lloyd, often mentioned in the same breath as Charlie Chaplin and Buster Keaton, was an innovator of cinematic techniques, …
Subversive Australian film visionary, Rolf de Heer (Ten Canoes, Charlie’s Country), will present the NSW Premiere of his first feature film in nine years at SWIFF’23, The Survival of Kindness. BlackWoman (Mwajemi Hussein), locked in a cage under the desert’s scorching sun, has been abandoned by her masked captors. Escaping, she ventures through apocalyptic landscapes, …
Join us in celebrating the Nextwave of Australian filmmakers. Arrive from 2pm for live music in the CHEC Gathering Space, before walking the red carpet into the CHEC Theatre at 3pm. Hear from SWIFF’s Nextwave Team and guests before the big screen premiere of 28 outstanding short films. With a short intermission to vote for …
An event for the creators and curious. Creative Industry professionals at all career levels, and those wanting to get their foot in the door, are invited to attend the newly revamped Industry Connect networking event, hosted as part of the 2023 SWIFF Create industry development program. This year’s Industry Connect program includes a fireside chat …