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The Hub at Lower Town Hall is where Sydney Film Festival steps off the screen.

<p>Sydney Film Festival 2025 &#8211; Opening Night VIP Pre Reception Party at The Hub, Lower Town Hall, Sydney &#8211; Wednesday 4th June, 2025<br /> Photographer: Belinda Rolland © 2025</p>

Connect with fellow filmgoers and filmmakers, participate in special events and exclusive talks, or grab a drink and a bite to eat with friends as you discuss your Festival faves. The Hub is your space to enjoy your way — you’ll see. While you are there, enjoy a drink from one of our beverage partners – Kirin Ichiban and Mount Yengo Wines.

The Hub address:
Lower Sydney Town Hall
483 George St Sydney NSW 2000
Entry via Druitt St

Open Thurs 4 – Sun 14 June

OPENING HOURS

Saturday, Sunday, Monday (public holiday) 11.30am – Late
Tuesday – Friday
(Closed Wed 3 June)		 4.30pm – Late

Happy Hour

Enjoy Happy Hour specials on select beverages between 4:30pm and 6pm each day of the Festival.

TALKS, EVENTS & PARTIES at the Hub

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Event
The Academy Awards: A Deep Dive
“What’s your favourite season? - Awards.” The Oscar race may be over—but with the first major premieres at Cannes, it’s just beginning again. Join us for a lively deep dive into everything you’ve ever wanted to know about the Academy Awards and more.
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Australiaarrghh! Horror’s Moment in the Australian Sun
Australian horror has emerged as a defining force in contemporary cinema, with films like The Babadook, Talk to Me and Relic signalling both creative and commercial momentum. This panel explores why the genre is thriving now—and what gives Australian horror its distinctive edge. Join filmmakers from Leviticus, and Saccharine. Moderated by Freak Me Out curator Richard Kuipers.
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Dendy Awards Ceremony and Celebration
Following a screening of all short films nominated for the Dendy Awards for Australian Short Films at Event Cinemas, find out who are the winners of five prestigious cash prizes, and celebrate alongside Australia’s most exciting filmmakers.
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French Girls – Premiere Party
Strike a pose. Following a premiere screening of the new Australian film French Girls, join members of the film team for a tres chic celebration full of amusmant in honour of the new film, and the entire Sartorial: Fashion on Film program strand.
Guest
Event
In Conversation with Peter Weir – The 2026 Ian McPherson Lecture
Presented in partnership with the Australian Film Television and Radio School (AFTRS), this year’s Ian McPherson Lecture is a landmark celebration of a lifetime of screen achievement.
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Letterboxd Members Meet-Up
What are your four favourites? Meet up with fellow film fans from around Sydney and afar and chat about your picks for the Festival (and for life).
Guest
Event
Masterclass with Kleber Mendonça Filho
Join recent Oscar nominee for Best Picture (The Secret Agent) and this year’s jury president Kleber Mendonça Filho for an in-depth masterclass on his distinctive approach to storytelling.
Event
Platform Pitch – For Film’s Sake Incubator
Back for a fourth year, the For Film’s Sake Incubator challenges 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.
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SFF Film Trivia Nights
Sydney’s most prestigious film trivia trophy is back up for grabs!
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Short Story Long: From Shorts to Features
This year, the Festival welcomes back a number of Dendy alumni with new feature films, alongside works emerging from short film initiatives supported by Screen NSW and Screen Australia’s First Nations Department.
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Umm Kulthum Celebration with Live Music
An evocative afternoon celebrating the legacy of Umm Kulthum — the diva, the lady, the singer, the human; whose storytelling through music has shaped generations.
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Women in Film with Ari Wegner
Join the Screen Vixens annual gathering for a conversation with Academy Award nominated cinematographer Ari Wegner (The Power of the Dog).
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The World’s Best Whistle
Just purse your lips and blow. That easy right? Tell that to the pros. Following the Australian premiere of Whistle, the hit new documentary about the contest to become the World Whistling Champion, hear a genuinely dazzling live demonstration by some of the participants from the film… and perhaps you’ll get a chance to show off your own skills!

Filmmaker Lounge

Filmmaker lounge proudly presented by Constellation Creatives

<p>Sydney Film Festival 2025 &#8211; Closing Night After Party at The Hub, Lower Town Hall, Sydney &#8211; Sunday 15th June, 2025<br /> Photographer: Belinda Rolland © 2025</p>
<p>Sydney Film Festival 2025 &#8211; Glendronach Masterclass &amp; Unexpected Gin Horror Happy Hour at The Hub, Lower Town Hall, Sydney &#8211; Friday 13th June, 2025<br /> Photographer: Belinda Rolland © 2025</p>
<p>Sydney Film Festival 2025 &#8211; Opening Night VIP Pre Reception Party at The Hub, Lower Town Hall, Sydney &#8211; Wednesday 4th June, 2025<br /> Photographer: Belinda Rolland © 2025</p>
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