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Warwick Thornton (The New Boy, Samson andDelilah), Jed Kurzel (The Babadook, Alien: Covenant), LuckyChap’s JoseyMcNamara (Barbie, Saltburn), Mark Andrews (Brave), and more to reveal thesecrets to their crafts
Sydney, Australia –Tuesday 30 July, 2024 – Southby Southwest Sydney® (SXSW Sydney) has today added a selection of acclaimedlocal and international filmmaking talent to the speaker and session line-upfor its 2024 Screen program, available exclusively to Platinum and Screenbadgeholders.
Highlights include Camera d’Or winner and oneof Australia’s most celebrated directors, WarwickThornton (The New Boy, Samson andDelilah, Sweet Country) presenting a live director's commentary session,breaking down one of his critically lauded features; award-winning composer andmusician Jed Kurzel (Monkey Man, The Babadook, Alien: Covenant)in a live composer's commentary, discussing his approach to scoring variousfilm opening sequences; LuckyChapEntertainment’s Josey McNamara joining us to discuss the company’s recentproduction slate, including hit films Barbie,Saltburn and Promising Young Woman;and Mark Andrews, director of Brave and contributor to other Pixarproductions, sharing insights into his upcoming projects at independentanimation studio Floating Rock.
These sessions are part of a broader industryprogram, which also includes 'FromAnimators to Entrepreneurs', in which two of the Co-founders of New ZealandCG company Floating Rock take you through their journey forming theirindependent studio; 'Making the UnrealReal: Women in VFX and Animation', a roundtable discussion presented byAusfilm on the work of Nerissa Kavanagh(Studio Blackbird), Barbara Stephen (FlyingBark Productions), Alexandra DauntWatney (MPC Adelaide) and LaraHopkins (Framestore); our inaugural '90Minute Film School', a crash-course in five unique areas of the filmindustry; 'Distribution on the Fringes',case studies from three successful local distributors with unique niches withinthe market; and 'Beyond Australia:Screening at SXSW', a roundtable discussion with local filmmakers who'vetaken their projects abroad to SXSW Austin.
The inaugural screen mentorship programfeatures both one-on-one mentorship events, as well as larger, lecture-stylementorship sessions, giving emerging and mid-careerfilmmakers access to some of the world’s best practitioners for 1:1 careeradvice. The Screen Industry program also sees the return of last year'spopular Screen Breakfasts and filmmaker meetups.
The above will run alongside further industrysessions yet-to-be announced, joining previously revealed conference sessionsincluding a featured discussion with SimonMcQuoid (Mortal Kombat, Mortal Kombat 2).
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About SXSW Sydney®
SXSW Sydney is an annual gathering ofvisionaries, thought leaders and emerging talents from the Asia-Pacific region.The week-long program is stacked with more than 1,000 events and networkingsessions across the key pillars of Tech & Innovation, Games, Music andScreen. The Event seamlessly integrates art and entrepreneurship withcutting-edge advancements, fostering a collaborative ecosystem where ideas areexchanged and partnerships are forged. SXSW Sydney 2024 will take place on14–20 October, on the land of the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation.
About SXSW®
South by Southwest (SXSW) dedicates itself tohelping creative people achieve their goals. Founded in 1987 in Austin, Texas,SXSW is best known for its conference and festivals that celebrate theconvergence of tech, film and television, music, education, and culture. Anessential destination for global professionals, the annual March event featuressessions, music, and comedy showcases, film and television screenings,exhibitions, professional development, and a variety of networkingopportunities. SXSW proves that the most unexpected discoveries happen whendiverse topics and people come together. SXSW 2025 will take place March 7-15in Austin. Learn more at sxsw.com.
About Destination NSW
Destination NSW is the champion and voice forthe visitor economy within the NSW Government. Spearheading awhole-of-government approach to visitor economy growth, Destination NSWinfluences and shapes the visitor economy through strategic research, policyand thought leadership, stakeholder engagement and consultation, commercialpartnerships and investment in visitor experiences, business support, marketingand events. Destination NSW is also the major investor in Business EventsSydney (BESydney) for the purpose of securing more international and domesticconventions, incentive travel reward programs, corporate events andexhibitions.
About TEG
TEG is a global leader in Live Entertainment,Ticketing and Technology and has been at the heart of the live event experiencefor 50 years through its touring and ticketing operations. Every day TEGconnects fans to experiences and customers with brands. TEG are proud partnersof some of the world’s largest and most iconic venues as well as leading globalbrands and events. Through TEG’s integrated operating model, the businessbrings the best live content, ticketing, and technology to partners with accessto the best and most compelling music, sporting, and entertainment eventsacross the globe. TEG is headquartered in Sydney, Australia and operatesglobally with offices across Asia, Europe and the US.
