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SFF - The Last Daughter, Kindred, Sisu, Tennessine & Free Money Jul 04, 2023

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We kick off with Maria Lewis’ short film, The House That Hungers and dive into SFF coverage, The Last Daughter, Kindred, Sisu, Tennessine & Free Money.

The House that Hungers

More information on these films is available on the Sydney Film Festival website.

Interview with “Tennessine” Director, Amin Palangi Jun 30, 2023

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Iranian-Australian filmmaker, Amin Palangi brings his distinct style to his award-winning work, from short films to documentaries always centring heart and experience. Tennessine debuted at the 2023 Sydney Film Festival.
Video interview: https://youtu.be/L04faDafn4s

Interview with “Ajooma” Writer/Director, He Shuming Jun 27, 2023

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Singaporean film director and screenwriter, He Shuming premiered his debut feature film, Ajoomma at the 27th Busan International Film Festival and was nominated across 4 categories at the 59th Golden Horse Awards, including Best New Director.
Ajoomma screened as a part of 2023 Sydney Film Festival.
Video interview: https://youtu.be/dHQFG-Bm7fE

Interview with “Love Road” Writer/Director, Ulysses Oliver Jun 25, 2023

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From a multi award winning short film to an honourable mention at the Oscars and over 20 years of experience in the industry, Ulysses Oliver makes his feature directorial debut with Love Road that screened as a part of 2023 Sydney Film Festival.
Video interview: https://youtu.be/qp21eBaXP6E

Interview with “Kindred” Co-director, Gillian Moody Jun 23, 2023

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Embedded in the screen industry for years, Wodi Wodi woman Gillian Moody keeps compelling focus on First Nation stories.
Co-directing together with Wonnarua man Adrian Russell Wills, Kindred will be making it's world premiere as a part of Sydney Film Festival.
Video interview: https://youtu.be/zE8dIpgxD7k

Interview with “The Last Daughter” Co-director, Nathaniel Schmidt Jun 20, 2023

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Australian/American filmmaker and director, Nathaniel Schmidt's award winning work explores extreme weather and lived experiences.
A poignant documentary co-directed by and featuring Wiradjuri woman Brenda Matthews on a journey to find her white family – and uncover the truth about her abduction.
The Last Daughter has a national release on June 15 and is also a part of the 2023 Sydney Film Festival.
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Interview with “Red, White & Brass” Director/Writer, Damon Fepulea'i and Actor, JP Foliaki Jun 16, 2023

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Mālō e lelei & Tālofa to two amazing creatives that embody the well-deserved attention and excitement for Pasifika storytelling in Aotearoa and world cinema.
Damon Fepulea'i is an Aotearoa-born director of Samoan and European heritage with work spanning an award-winning short film as well as directing in television.
Aoteroa-born Tongan, JP Foliaki, brings the mafana in the lead role and draws on his professional and creative capacities, always with the heart of the community at the centre.
Red, White & Brass will have its Australian premiere at Sydney Film Festival after its release in Aotearoa and screening in film festivals HIFF and LAAPFF.
‘RED, WHITE & BRASS’ is in cinemas on June 22
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Red, White & Brass - Magic Maka Jun 13, 2023

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Congregate around the collection plate of Tongan mana and ingenuity. Get in formation for the triumphant Red, White & Brass this week.

Appetite, A Boy called Piano & Mad Heidi Jun 06, 2023

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Welcome to Reference Max where we review Appetite, 100 Years of Warner Bros, The Swarm, A Boy called Piano & Mad Heidi.

If you are in Sydney and available on Sunday 11 June at 6pm, we will be hosting the intro and Q&A session for the screening of Red, White & Brass as a part of Sydney Film Festival.

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The Little Mermaid - Quarter Flounder May 30, 2023

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Set the romantic boat scene with heartfelt vocals, lovable misfits and daddy approval. Succumb to exposition tentacles with 2023 The Little Mermaid this week.
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