In this episode of Keeping it Reel, we join film writer Sandy George as she delivers the annual McPherson lecture, and asks some pretty tough questions about what ‘Australianness’ is, and film funding.

Sandy George is joined by Kristina Ceyton, Emile Sherman, Grainne Brunsdon, and is introduced by Deanne Weir.

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In this episode of Keeping it Reel, the filmmakers of Nude Tuesday gather to talk about their incredibly unique project. The talk is in English, but the film was in gibberish… and we promise you, everyone was fully clothed. 

This episode features: Armağan Ballantyne, Jackie Van Beek, Damon Herriman, Jemaine Clement, and is moderated by The Sydney Morning Herald’s Garry Maddox.

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In this episode of Keeping it Reel, meet the next wave of First Nation filmmakers behind the film ‘We Are Still Here’, as they discuss how you go about making a film with ten directors, two countries, and a pandemic. 

This episode features: Mia Henry-Teirney, Mitchell Stanley, Toni Stowers, and is moderated by Laurrie Brannigan-Onato and Karen Te O Kahurangi Waaka.

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In this episode of Keeping it Reel, the people behind the camera; the writers, the designers, the makeup artists, the composers, come together to talk about how they see the industry and their roles. 

This episode features: Antony Partos, Sam Meikle, Fiona Donovan, Caroline Constantine, Simon Njoo, and is moderated by Nell Greenwood.

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In this episode of Keeping it Reel, meet the wonderful artist Del Kathryn Barton as she and some of the other filmmakers involved in the film Blaze, take us through this unique project. 

This episode features: Del Kathryn Barton, Julie Savage, Samantha Jennings, and is moderated by Sandy George.

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In this episode of Keeping it Reel, meet the filmmakers behind the incredible story of Shadow. 

This episode features: Bruce Gladwin, Meret Hassanen, Alice Fleming and Liam White, and is moderated by Johanna Garvin.

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In this session, Program Advisor Melba Proestos rounds up some of the festival’s leading curators and throws them a Sophie's Choice dilemma. In addition to revealing their picks from the film line-up, we hear them share their stories, festival rituals, strategies and booking tactics. Want to know where to get the best ramen, how to keep out of rain, and how to avoid common film etiquette blunders? Learn all this and more in our closing episode.

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Just to see what would happen, we paired up Richard Kuipers, curator of the SFF horror section Freak Me Out, with Katharine Rodgers, head of our Family section. Listen in as they trade recommendations across the family-friendly divide. Social horror and psychological dramas meet action animations and time-travel adventures. In the practical tips section, we’ll cover how to keep kids happy, and - crucially - how to avoid the dreaded coffee queues before those late night viewings.

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With 52 entries from 30 countries, running anywhere from four hours to four minutes, SFF has your documentary needs covered. Sit down with journalist Sandy George and Documentary Programmer Jenny Neighbour as they talk through this year’s line-up - all riveting viewing, and some blurring the lines between documentary and fiction. As usual, you’ll find helpful festival tips at the end of the episode on how to stay on top form during your SFF experience!

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We listen in on a conversation between film writer and festival programmer Richard Kuipers and Sydney Film Festival Director, Nashen Moodley. Get a bird’s eye view of the official competition, from the latest Wes Anderson to diverse offerings from Italy, Romania, Austria, Denmark and Iran. We’ll also hear some pro tips from Nashen about how he deals with his punishing viewing schedule! Don’t miss it.

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