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Festival Hub

The Hub is the beating heart of Sydney Film Festival. Our pop-up bar and venue is your chance to mingle with film-lovers and filmmakers, grab a bite pre-screening, catch up over cocktails or revel in the packed calendar of Hub events.

<p>Sydney Film Festival 2024 &#8211; Revealed Otto by Otto After Party at The Hub, Lower Town Hall, Sydney &#8211; Saturday 8th June, 2024<br /> Photographer: Belinda Rolland © 2024</p>

While you are there, enjoy a drink from one of our beverage partners – FELLR, Glendronach, Grifter Brewing Co, Heaps Normal, Mt Yengo Wines, Tequila Herradura, T.I.N.A, Unexpected Guest Gin, and Woodford Reserve.

LOWER SYDNEY TOWN HALL
483 GEORGE ST, SYDNEY NSW 2000
ENTRY VIA DRUITT ST

OPENING HOURS

Monday (Public Holiday) 4.30pm – Late
Tuesday – Friday 11.30am – Late
Saturday & Sunday 11.30am – Late

Happy Hour

Enjoy Happy Hour specials on selected beverages between 4:30 PM and 6:00 PM each day of the Festival.

Glendronach Lounge

Indulge in Glendronach whisky cocktails or take a whisky tasting masterclass.

TALKS, EVENTS & PARTIES at the Hub

Event
Ian McPherson Memorial Lecture – In Conversation with Justin Kurzel
In conversation with Festival Director Nashen Moodley, Justin Kurzel director of Ellis Park and 2025 SFF Official Competition Jury President will discuss his illustrious career offering exclusive insight into his unique filmmaking journey.
Event
SFF Film Trivia Nights
Sydney’s most prestigious film trivia trophy is back up for grabs – and this time we’re hosting two due to popular demand!
Event
The Journey To Your First Feature
Join three debut filmmakers who come together to share the highs, lows, and lessons learned. From budget blowouts to creative breakthroughs, they’ll unpack the wild ride of getting their first features onto the big screen.
Event
Letterboxd User Meet-Up
What’s your top four? Meet up with fellow film fans from around Sydney and afar and chat about your favourite films at the festival and beyond.
Event
Everything Old Is New Again: The Rise Of The Re-Release
Classic films are enjoying a renaissance with retro screenings sometimes outperforming new releases in cinemas. Industry insiders explore the art of the re-release, from restorations and remasters to marketing strategies and audience engagement.
Event
Friday The 13th Horror Happy hour
Is that chill in the air the June weather or something more cinematically sinister? Enjoy a spooky edition of our daily happy hour with themed drinks and music.
Event
Lesbian Space Princess – Premiere Party
Following the Australian Premiere of the fabulous inter-gay-lactic new animated comedy LESBIAN SPACE PRINCESS, join members of the film team for an out-of-the-closet and out-of-this-world evening of themed cocktails, DJs, and more. Dressing up encouraged (and rewarded!).
Event
Audience Development: Maximising Your Film’s Reach
You’ve made the film—now how do you ensure it finds its audience? This session delves into data-driven strategies, festival positioning, digital marketing, and audience trend analysis to help filmmakers build visibility and impact.
Event
Independent Filmmaking in India: A DIFF Exchange
Join filmmakers from our Dharamshala International Film Festival exchange as they discuss independent filmmaking in India today. From navigating funding hurdles to reaching audiences beyond the mainstream– and the parallels it shares with independent filmmaking in Australia.
Event
Platform Pitch – For Film’s Sake Incubator
Back for a third year, the For Film’s Sake Incubator challenges 12 emerging filmmakers to form new collaborations and develop original projects over just four days. Their ideas will be pitched live to an expert industry jury—complete with on-the-spot feedback and a live audience.
Event
Filmmaker Community Connect – Dendy Awards After Party
A meet-up for all members of the Sydney – and international - filmmaking community from emerging to established.
Event
Screen Vixen’s 10th Birthday Drinks
Join and celebrate ten years of women screen producers supporting the fast tracking of careers of women in film.
Event
Streaming Services: The New Home For Documentaries?
As streaming platforms invest heavily in documentaries, what does this mean for filmmakers? This discussion unpacks the opportunities and challenges in this rapidly expanding space—covering funding models, global distribution, and what makes a documentary cut through in the streaming age
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Sydney Film Festival acknowledges Australia’s First Nations People as the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the land, and pay respect to the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation, upon whose Country SFF is based.

We honour the storytelling and culture of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities across Australia.

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