Cinema

Stop by SFFTV, Sydney Film Festival’s giant outdoor screen, for free screenings, film previews, and special activations!

A celebration too big for a small screen. See the bigger picture at Sydney Film Festival, June 4-15.

A complete retrospective from one of world's great cinema artists

Audacious, cutting-edge and courageous films from around the world

Eora, is a 20-minute digital film that tells the story of Sydney’s First Nations people – before and after colonisation.

Following the Premiere of The Golden Spurtle, enjoy a porridge masterclass from chef Toby Wilson, plus the film team.

Big premieres, big screen experiences, and big nights out

A revealing and impactful doco with an in-person introduction from Warren Ellis

A series of experimental short films, celebrating the MCA's major winter exhibition

Bring the family along to the red carpet premiere of How to Train Your Dragon at Sydney Film Festival

Enjoy a spooky edition of their daily happy hour with themed drinks and music.

An unmissable, world exclusive in-conversation between Hideo Kojima and George Miller at Sydney Film Festival

The annual Ian McPherson memorial lecture spotlights a standout member of the filmmaking community

Bid farewell to the Sydney Film Festival with a special awards ceremony and the Australian Premiere of SPLITSVILLE.

Sydney's ultimate nightlife experience

Screening of comedy classic WAYNE'S WORLD featuring live on stage Q&A and career retrospective with star Tia Carrere

Powerhouse performer Judith Owen in concert, featuring jazz virtuoso James Morrison

Screening of the acclaimed new documentary ONE TO ONE: JOHN & YOKO, featuring a special pre-show acoustic performance

Screening of 90s superhero cult classic THE PHANTOM featuring live Q&A and career retrospective with star Billy Zane

A movie club where we watch movies that are so bad they're hilarious

“The Citizen Kane of Bad Movies” – Entertainment Weekly

A captivating acoustic performance of the majestic hits of Paul Simon & Art Garfunkel.

French romantic-comedy classic Amelie, screening in a digital restoration and featuring pre-show performance

Special screening of cult favourite THE ROOM with live on stage Q&A with star, Greg Sestero!

Bringing the best short cycling films from around the world together for you.

The legendary Ghostbuster, Ernie Hudson will be joining us for a LIVE on stage Q&A with a screening of GHOSTBUSTERS.

Household names, comedy cult favourites, and the best new talent, Cremorne’s own Hayden Orpheum Comedy Club has it all!