Performances with Purpose
The creation of such rich multi-arts events brought global films into local context and provided breaks from screen content, grounding attendees in their local setting and offering moments for reflection and renewal.
All That Flows Through, and Around Us
Before our screening of River, we were honoured by an immersive and powerful musical performance by Yorta-Yorta storyteller Allara, supported by our very own Program Director, Ayesha Mehta.
Fresh perspectives on the most relevant topics of our time
We sat with the recipients to discuss what inspires their work and practice, and their experience developing short films through the Emerging Filmmakers Fund.
Connecting to Storytelling Through Food
Food often brings people from all walks of life together, and can create a safe segue into meaningful conversations.
Burning Conversations
The screening of Burning in our 2022 program, was followed by a pre-recorded Q&A with Director Eva Orner, and live discourse with passionate advocates and leaders…
Introducing the Recipients of our Emerging Filmmakers Fund
We are thrilled to announce the THREE recipients of our inaugural Emerging Filmmakers Fund.
Guest Contributor: Poetry by Jahin Tanvir
Two poems by Jahin Tanvir, a 20-year-old policy adviser, keynote speaker, author, poet and multicultural youth advocate.
Introducing the Finalists for our Emerging Filmmakers Fund
Tonight our Directors' Circle will hear nine pitches and select THREE candidates to receive funding for their upcoming short film project.
Key Three: AIME Mentoring
AIME offers Key Three actions you can take to provide a brighter future for marginalised youth.
Key Three: Women’s Art Register
The Women's Art Register present Key Three actions you can take to support social justice and women’s arts practice.
Key Three: Diversitat
Diversitat shares Key Three actions to help create more culturally inclusive communities and safe spaces for our neighbours and our city.
Key Three: Directors of Ophir and Jubilee Australia
The directors of Ophir in collaboration with Jubilee Australia, have presented Key Three actions to support the fight for corporate and Government accountability.
Key Three: Deadly Story
Deadly Story present Key Three steps you can take to act on the insights presented in 'Firestarter - The Story of Bangarra'.
Key Three: PEN International
PEN International offers Key Three actions you can take to fight for those who are denied a voice and persecuted for speaking out.
Key Three: Human Rights Law Centre
The Human Rights Law Centre shares Key Three actions you can take to support the fight for a more just and equal world.
Key Three: Minus18
Minus18 share Key Three actions for audiences to help create a world where all LGBTQIA+ young people feel seen, supported and loved.
Key Three: GRID Series
GRID Series offers Key Three actions you can take to support emerging artists.
Key Three: WEYA
WEYA writes Key Three actions for how you can help create safe spaces for young people to tell their own stories, in their own way.
The Saturday Paper’s Best of the Festival: Ideas & Conversations
Don’t miss these riveting film and panel events handpicked by The Saturday Paper.
Welcome, Roj Amedi
Today marks the beginning of a new era, as we announce the new Chair of HRAFF.