Our guide to the Sydney Film Festival and the top films on our radar
The 73rd edition of the Sydney Film Festival is just around the corner. Here’s what you should go and see.
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Tropfest is back: your complete guide to the world’s biggest short film festival
It’s been seven years since Tropfest, the world’s largest short film festival, last championed homegrown filmmakers in Sydney, so we’re thrilled to see it finally return after a long hiatus.
The World’s Most Beautiful Cinema will feature menus from top Sydney chefs
Westpac OpenAir Cinema just unveiled its 2026 summer season dining options, featuring menus from top Sydney chefs.
Cockatoo Island will host a one-day festival with Tim Burton and Jenna Ortega – and you could be there
Wednesday Island will transform the heritage Harbour site into a shadowy Nevermore playground to celebrate the upcoming Netflix release. Tim Burton and Jenna Ortega will be there, and so could you! Find out how to apply to enter Nevermore.
Drop everything – SATC’s Hot Fellas Bakery Sydney pop-up has just opened in Darlinghurst
And Just Like That… Anthony’s bakery has opened for business in Darlinghurst, and the hot fellas are flinging out free pastries and coffees all weekend. Get a sneak peek at the menu so you’re ready to visit before it all sells out.
This is what to watch at the closing weekend of Sydney Film Festival
As the Sydney Film Festival prepares to lower the curtain on another spectacular year, this closing weekend is packed with everything from pulse-pounding horror to family-friendly fun and intimate conversations with some of cinema’s biggest names. Here are the highlights with tickets still available.
Sydney Film Festival 2025: Complete List of Feature Films Screening
More than 200 films from 70 countries will play on big screens across the city at this year’s Sydney Film Festival. Take your pick from this full list of features.
Watch the most anticipated Australian film of the year at Sydney Film Festival’s Opening Night
Watch real-life couple Dave Franco and Alison Brie in Michael Shanks’ debut film, which pairs humour with body horror.
