Diving Into The Darkness - Sydney Premiere
Tuesday 1 October from 6:30pm to 9:30pm Wednesday 2 October from 6:30pm to 9:30pm Thursday 3 October from 6:30pm to 9:30pm Friday 4 October from 6:30pm to 9:30pm Saturday 5 October from 6:30pm to 9:30pm Sunday 6 October from 6:30pm to 9:30pm Monday 7 October from 6:30pm to 9:30pm
Experience the awe-inspiring odyssey Diving Into The Darkness, a stunning documentary chronicling the daring expeditions of world-renowned cave diver Jill Heinerth in Sydney this October 1st – 7th!
Directed by 2020 Sydney Film Festival Best Australian Documentary Winner Nays Baghai and composed of first-hand footage captured by Jill herself and a team of world-class underwater cinematographers, Diving Into The Darkness will take you on an exhilarating journey through some of the most treacherous and remote underwater caves on the planet.
Dive even deeper with an entire week of exclusive post-film events like interactive masterclasses, AI-driven discussions, and behind-the-scenes insights into extreme underwater cinematography.
Location: Hayden Orpheum Picture Palace, 380 Military Rd, Cremorne NSW
Time: 6:30PM, October 1–7, 2024, with special events following each screening
Tickets: $25.00
Book your tickets now at: https://www.orpheum.com.au/movie/diving-into-the-darkness
For more information on the film, visit www.divingintothedarkness.com
POST-SCREENING EVENTS
Artificial Intelligence & Education: Join in a thought-provoking discussion on AI’s seismic impact on education, featuring Jill Heinerth, Nays Baghai, and experts Prof. Sarah Maddison, Deputy Vice Chancellor at UNSW, and Zane Kung-Faust, CEO of ULTIMO/Studios, as they unveil an A.I. clone of Jill that interacts with her in real-time – 6:30pm Wed Oct 2.
Underwater Cinematography Secrets: An interactive masterclass with top underwater cinematographers Jill Heinerth, Jon Shaw, and Nays Baghai, as they reveal the behind the scenes of Diving Into The Darkness and share pro tips on underwater filming – 6:30pm Thu Oct 3.
Underwater Adventure: An insightful panel talk on storytelling in extreme underwater environments, featuring top explorers and filmmakers including include Nays Baghai (director, Diving IntoThe Darkness), Spencer Frost (director, The Corners Of The Earth), Yana Stashkevich (explorer, Vaggfjellan XI Expedition) and Samir Alhafith (explorer, Sydney Project) – 6:30pm Fri Oct 4.
Sound & Music Secrets: An original masterclass with the film’s sound designers and musicians Nays Baghai, Dylan Mitchell Frost, Kailesh Reitmans and Demi Louise, as they reveal the creative processes behind the powerful soundscape of Diving Into The Darkness – 6:30pm Sat Oct 5.
Science & Storytelling: A lively discussion between director Nays Baghai and comedian-podcaster-scientist Anastasia Shavrova, covering all sorts of topics, including science, diving, filmmaking, music, storytelling and many more – 6:30pm Sun Oct 6.