Australia’s premier international film festival is back for 12 days and nights with the world’s best new films.In 2018, Sydney Film Festival...

Sydney Film Festival

Location:

City CBD and Surrounds
2000 NSW
Australia

Event Details

Australia’s premier international film festival is back for 12 days and nights with the world’s best new films.

In 2018, Sydney Film Festival celebrates 65 years of the greatest, strangest and most exciting work that cinema has to offer. Sydney Film Festival is also partnered with Vivid Ideas to present a diverse range of talks with guest filmmakers and industry experts. Sign up to the SFF eNews on their website to be first to hear about screenings, parties and filmmaker guests — and to ensure you don’t miss out on tickets. 

 

Access and Inclusion

  • Wheelchair Accessible Wheelchair Accessible - Access to the venue is suitable for wheelchairs (toilets, ramps/lifts etc.) and designated wheelchair spaces are available.
  • Auslan Interpreted Auslan Interpreted - Auslan interpreted events are for audiences who are Deaf and use Australian Sign Language (Auslan) as their primary means of communication. Experienced Auslan theatre interpreters stand to the side of the stage and translate what the speakers are saying or Auslan signing the text and dialogue live. Audiences requiring this service are seated in the section closest to the interpreter to ensure good sightlines.
  • Hearing Loop Hearing Loop - A hearing loop (sometimes called an audio induction loop) is a special type of sound system for use by people with hearing aids. The hearing loop provides a magnetic, wireless signal that is picked up by the hearing aid when it is set to 'T' (Telecoil) setting. Many venues have an induction hearing loop system. Check if your venue has this system.
  • Companion Card Acceptance Companion Card Acceptance - The Companion Card is for people with a significant permanent disability, who always need a companion to provide attendant care type support in order to participate at most available community venues and activities.
  • Audio Described Audio Described - Audio description is a service provided for patrons who are blind or have low vision. Trained audio describers give live, objective, verbal descriptions.