‘A severe case of nepotism’:Alice Englert’s journey from ‘film brat’ to filmmaker

‘A severe case of nepotism’:Alice Englert’s journey from ‘film brat’ to filmmaker

She grew up on the sets of her mother Jane Campion’s films,before falling into a successful acting career. Now she has her debut feature Bad Behaviour premiering at the Sydney Film Festival.

  • byRobert Moran

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Your A-Z guide to Vivid,plus the best of winter in Sydney

From the White Lotus’ Jennifer Coolidge to John Olsen on the Opera House sails,plus cabaret,moonlight kayaking and 12 nights of music,this is Vivid 2023.

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‘Please don’t catch anyone’s eye’,and other Campion film-set rules

‘Please don’t catch anyone’s eye’,and other Campion film-set rules

Some film school teachers had “no great belief or hope” in Jane Campion. Two Oscars later ...

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‘She scares me’:Warwick Thornton on working with Cate Blanchett

‘She scares me’:Warwick Thornton on working with Cate Blanchett

The Samson&Delilah director’s new film is heading for Cannes before opening the Sydney Film Festival.

  • byGarry Maddox
SXSW Sydney an unparalleled coup for our city
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SXSW Sydney an unparalleled coup for our city

This latest edition to Sydney’s events calendar will be the start of something truly special for our beloved harbour city.

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Devastating portrait of boyhood friendship is surprise winner at Sydney Film Festival

Devastating portrait of boyhood friendship is surprise winner at Sydney Film Festival

Lukas Dhont’s Close won the $60,000 official competition on the festival’s closing night.

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Groundbreaking actor Georgie Stone on the fight to live her own story

Groundbreaking actor Georgie Stone on the fight to live her own story

A new Netflix film documents the trailblazing path of Australian transgender actor Georgie Stone.

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Vacant seat at screening an emotional tribute to a beloved grandmother

Vacant seat at screening an emotional tribute to a beloved grandmother

The documentary Everybody’s Oma,about a woman struggling with dementia,had a warm-hearted world premiere at Sydney Film Festival.

  • byGarry Maddox
Captured on camera:The poisonous plot to murder Alexei Navalny

Captured on camera:The poisonous plot to murder Alexei Navalny

A new documentary shows the Russian opposition leader tricking a confession out of the secret agents who tried to kill him almost two years ago.

  • byGarry Maddox
The Sydney Film Festival has begun. Here are 10 movies you can’t miss

The Sydney Film Festival has begun. Here are 10 movies you can’t miss

With more than 200 features,documentaries and shorts screening over 12 days,here are 10 of the best to book right now.

  • byGarry Maddox
State of Origin v Sydney Film Festival:It’s time we cared more about the arts

State of Origin v Sydney Film Festival:It’s time we cared more about the arts

It’s a grudge match for the ages,with State of Origin round one clashing with the opening of the Sydney Film Festival tonight. But we already know the winner.

  • byHelen Pitt