Sydney 2013 Preview: Opening and Closing Films Plus Official Competition Picks
As the 60th Sydney Film Festival approaches, feelings of excitement and eager anticipation are shared by all of the city's film lovers. Why? Well, the recently unveiled festival program features a truly spectacular line-up, and there is really something for... More »
By Hugo Ozman   
  

Full Program for the 60th Sydney Film Festival Announced!
The much anticipated full program for this year's Sydney Film Festival, which is celebrating its 60th anniversary, has just been announced. The 190-film program looks filled with wonderful treasures for all film lovers. At first glance, some highlights, besides the... More »
By Hugo Ozman   
  

Hugo's Picks From the 2013 Sydney Film Festival
The Sydney Film Festival is celebrating its 60th anniversary this year, and the good news is that it will be here in just over a month's time! As a Sydneysider, I am particularly proud of the Sydney Film Festival because it... More »
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Sydney Film Festival 2012 - Wrap Up

The Sydney Film Festival has been and gone for another year. A total of 157 films from 51 countries were shown in 225 sessions over 12 days. The weather was unusually cold and wet, but that did nothing to dampen... More »
By Hugo Ozman   
  

Sydney 2012: Day 12 Trailer of the Day - SAFETY NOT GUARANTEED (Closing Night Film)
Today is the last day of the 2012 Sydney Film Festival, and the trailer of the day is for the Closing Night Film, Safety Not Guaranteed. About the film: "WANTED: Someone to go back in time with me. This is not... More »
By Hugo Ozman   
  

Sydney 2012: Day 11 Trailer of the Day - GOLDEN SLUMBERS
Today is the second last day of the 2012 Sydney Film Festival, and so if you're in Sydney and want to experience the largest film festival this city has to offer, this may be your last chance! The featured trailer... More »
By Hugo Ozman   
  

Sydney 2012: Day 10 Trailer of the Day - WUTHERING HEIGHTS
Today's SFF trailer of the day is the latest film adaptation of Wuthering Heights. About the film: Andrea Arnold, who won prizes at Cannes for her features Red Road (SFF 2007) and Fish Tank, has created a radical adaptation of Emily... More »
By Hugo Ozman   
  

Sydney 2012: Day 9 Trailer of the Day - THE WORLD BEFORE HER
Today's Sydney Film Fest trailer of the day is The World Before Her, a fascinating look at the new and old worlds of India. About the film: The dramatic juxtaposition at the heart of this absorbing film is between... More »
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Sydney 2012: Day 8 Trailer of the Day - HAROLD'S GOING STIFF
Today's selected trailer of the day at the Sydney Film Festival is the zombie comedy Harold's Going Stiff. About the film: Fashioned in the style of a BBC regional documentary about a sensitive local health issue, Keith Wright's very funny and... More »
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Sydney 2012: Day 7 Trailer of the Day - THE KING OF PIGS
For today's Sydney Film Festival trailer of the day, I have chosen for you a very dark animated feature from South Korea titled The King Of Pigs. About the film: A daring, disturbing and violent animated film about bullying, social status... More »
By Hugo Ozman   
  

Sydney 2012: Day 6 Trailer Of The Day - WOODY ALLEN: A DOCUMENTARY
This fascinating documentary examines the creative life of the multi-hyphenate filmmaker from his early years, to his days writing for TV and doing stand up to his recent Oscar® win for  Midnight in Paris. Woody's impressive four-decade career is illustrated... More »
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Sydney 2012: Day 5 Trailer Of The Day - UNDEFEATED
Winner of this year's Academy Award® for Best Documentary, Undefeated is the spirited story of the Manassas Tigers, a high school football team who have never taken home the championship, and the dedicated coach who's determined to change their luck.... More »
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Sydney 2012: Day 4 Trailer Of The Day - My Brother the Devil
Today's pick for trailer of the day at the Sydney film Fest is My Brother the Devil. About the film: This stylish and energetic feature debut from Sally El Hosaini, a Screen International 'UK Star of Tomorrow', is set on the... More »
By Hugo Ozman   
  

Sydney 2012: Day 3 Trailer of the Day - UNDER AFRICAN SKIES
My pick for today's Sydney Film Festival trailer of the day is Under African Skies, which focuses on Paul Simon's seminal album Graceland. About Under African Skies: Paul Simon returns to South Africa to reunite with the musicians, including Ladysmith Black... More »
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Sydney 2012: Day 2 Trailer of the Day - CAESAR MUST DIE
The trailer that I have picked for you from today's screenings at the Sydney Film Festival is Caesar Must Die, which won the Golden Bear at Berlin earlier this year. About Caesar Must Die: Paolo and Vittorio Taviani's Caesar Must Die... More »
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Sydney 2012: Day 1 Trailer of the Day - NOT SUITABLE FOR CHILDREN
The Opening Film at this year's Sydney Film Festival is Not Suitable For Children, which the SFF organizers say "deftly straddles raunchy comedy, romance and drama". About the film: Set in Sydney's trendy Inner West, this sexy Aussie comedy follows a... More »
By Hugo Ozman   
  

The 2012 Sydney Film Festival Has Begun!
The FestivalEven grey skies and heavy rain could not dampen the excitement of cinema lovers in Sydney today. The reason - Sydney Film Festival, one of the sparkling jewels of the city's cultural calendar, has officially opened! Just like last... More »
By Hugo Ozman   
  
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