Leave a Gift in your Will

For more than 70 years, Sydney Film Festival has brought audiences together to experience the power of cinema: stories that challenge, inspire, entertain and connect us.

A gift in your Will, also known as a bequest, is one of the most meaningful ways you can help ensure that Sydney Film Festival continues to thrive for future generations. Gifts of all sizes are deeply valued because they represent a personal commitment to the future of culture, creativity and storytelling.

Your gift can help future generations discover stories that broaden perspectives, spark conversations and bring communities together.

For more information about leaving a gift in your Will, or to notify Sydney Film Festival of your intentions, please complete this form.

You can notify Sydney Film Festival of your intentions by filling out this form.

Any conversations about leaving a gift to Sydney Film Festival will be treated with complete confidentiality and respect. Whether you have already included a gift or are considering your options, we would be pleased to hear from you.

For more information, contact Head of Philanthropy Eden Tollis (eden.tollis@sff.org.au) for a confidential conversation at any time

A gift in your Will could help:

• Keep Sydney Film Festival accessible and vibrant for future generations
• Grow programs that engage young audiences
• Support emerging Australian filmmakers and screen creatives
• Expand access and inclusion initiatives for audiences
• Present international and Australian premieres
• Champion First Nations storytellers and global Indigenous cinema
• Sustain major filmmaker awards and artist development opportunities

While we cannot provide legal advice, your solicitor may require the following information:

Registered Name: The Sydney Film Festival
ABN: 84000233741
Address: Level 2, 10 Hickson Road, The Rocks NSW 2000

Example Bequest Wording:

“I give, devise and bequeath to THE SYDNEY FILM FESTIVAL (ABN 84000233741), [insert details of your bequest]  to be applied for the purposes of Sydney Film Festival in such a manner as the Board of Sydney Film Festival may determine. I direct that the receipt of the Chief Executive Officer of the Sydney Film Festival be accepted by my Trustee/s as sufficient discharge for such gift.”

We strongly recommend seeking independent legal advice when preparing or updating your Will.

Speak With Your Loved Ones

We understand that family and loved ones come first when planning your estate.

Talking openly with your family and executor about your intentions can help ensure your wishes are clearly understood and honoured.

Seek Professional Advice

There are legal requirements involved in preparing and signing a Will.

A qualified solicitor can guide you through the available options and help create a Will that reflects your wishes and circumstances.

Update an Existing Will

If you already have a Will, you may be able to add Sydney Film Festival through a Codicil, a formal amendment to your existing Will.

We recommend seeking legal advice to ensure any changes are valid and properly documented.

You can notify Sydney Film Festival of your intentions by filling out this form.

Any conversations about leaving a gift to Sydney Film Festival will be treated with complete confidentiality and respect. Whether you have already included a gift or are considering your options, we would be pleased to hear from you.

For more information, contact Head of Philanthropy Eden Tollis (eden.tollis@sff.org.au) for a confidential conversation at any time