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

First Nations

From across Australia and around the world, Sydney Film Festival’s 2022 program comprises twelve titles directed or written by First Nations creatives. Whether tackling the past, present or future, these films reverberate with diverse ideas and unique perspectives.

For more First Nations features, documentaries, shorts and restorations screening at SFF 2022, explore our First Nations Genre tag.

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Wed Jun 8 at 7:00pm State Theatre

Opening Night Gala: We Are Still Here

Hurtling through space and time, We Are Still Here is an unparalleled First Nations celebration, interweaving eight stories by 10 directors from Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific.
Thu Jun 9 at 6:30pm Ritz Randwick - Cinema 1

We Are Still Here

Hurtling through space and time, We Are Still Here is an unparalleled First Nations celebration, interweaving eight stories by 10 directors from Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific.
Thu Jun 9 at 8:45pm Dendy Newtown - Cinema 3

Bootlegger

Filmmaker-artist Caroline Monnet spotlights a complex political debate in this award-winning Canadian First Nations drama. Best Dramatic Film at ImagineNATIVE.
Thu Jun 9 at 8:45pm Dendy Newtown - Cinema 3

Long Line of Ladies

A girl and her community prepare for her ihuk, the once-dormant coming of age ceremony of the Karuk tribe of Northern California. Winner Best Documentary Short SXSW 2022.
Sat Jun 11 at 6:20pm Palace Central Cinemas

Bootlegger

Filmmaker-artist Caroline Monnet spotlights a complex political debate in this award-winning Canadian First Nations drama. Best Dramatic Film at ImagineNATIVE.
Sat Jun 11 at 6:20pm Palace Central Cinemas

Long Line of Ladies

A girl and her community prepare for her ihuk, the once-dormant coming of age ceremony of the Karuk tribe of Northern California. Winner Best Documentary Short SXSW 2022.
Guest
Sun Jun 12 at 2:30pm Event Cinemas George Street - Cinema 5

True Colours

An unmissable new series, created by Erica Glynn and Warren H. Williams, shot in the spectacular country around Mparntwe (Alice Springs) and Yeperenye (East MacDonnell Ranges).
Wed Jun 15 at 7:45pm Hayden Orpheum Cremorne - Cinema 4

We Are Still Here

Hurtling through space and time, We Are Still Here is an unparalleled First Nations celebration, interweaving eight stories by 10 directors from Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific.
Fri Jun 17 at 6:00pm Event Cinemas George Street - Cinema 4

Whina

A stirring biopic of trailblazing Māori leader Dame Whina Cooper, who broke gender boundaries, championed Māori rights, fought for the land and stayed true to her heart.
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Sat Jun 18 at 2:00pm Event Cinemas George Street - Cinema 5

Mystery Road: Origin (episodes 1-6)

A tragic death, an epic love, and the brutal reality of life as a police officer straddling two worlds, form the indelible mould out of which will emerge, Detective Jay Swan.
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Sun Jun 19 at 12:45pm Ritz Randwick - Cinema 5

Whina

A stirring biopic of trailblazing Māori leader Dame Whina Cooper, who broke gender boundaries, championed Māori rights, fought for the land and stayed true to her heart.
Tue Jun 21 at 8:15pm Palace Norton Street

We Are Still Here

Hurtling through space and time, We Are Still Here is an unparalleled First Nations celebration, interweaving eight stories by 10 directors from Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific.

Bootlegger

Filmmaker-artist Caroline Monnet spotlights a complex political debate in this award-winning Canadian First Nations drama. Best Dramatic Film at ImagineNATIVE.

Long Line of Ladies

A girl and her community prepare for her ihuk, the once-dormant coming of age ceremony of the Karuk tribe of Northern California. Winner Best Documentary Short SXSW 2022.
Guest

Mystery Road: Origin (episodes 1-6)

A tragic death, an epic love, and the brutal reality of life as a police officer straddling two worlds, form the indelible mould out of which will emerge, Detective Jay Swan.
SELLING FAST
Guest

Opening Night Gala: We Are Still Here

Hurtling through space and time, We Are Still Here is an unparalleled First Nations celebration, interweaving eight stories by 10 directors from Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific.
Guest

True Colours

An unmissable new series, created by Erica Glynn and Warren H. Williams, shot in the spectacular country around Mparntwe (Alice Springs) and Yeperenye (East MacDonnell Ranges).

We Are Still Here

Hurtling through space and time, We Are Still Here is an unparalleled First Nations celebration, interweaving eight stories by 10 directors from Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific.
SELLING FAST

Whina

A stirring biopic of trailblazing Māori leader Dame Whina Cooper, who broke gender boundaries, championed Māori rights, fought for the land and stayed true to her heart.
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