Sydney Film Festival (2022): Animated Shorts Program

Programming Assistant

The SFFTV program is screened annually in an open-air format in the heart of Sydney’s bustling CBD.  Image Source

As part of the 69th Sydney Film Festival, I had the priviledge to help curate SFFTV 2022, a program of animated shorts from an international assortment of cutting-edge artists and filmmakers. The program was screened publicly in the middle of Martin Place in Sydney’s CBD.

Across the internship, I researched filmmakers, reviewed international and domestic submissions, wrote editorial copy for the official festival website, sourced materials for the retrospective program - a collection of Satyajit Ray’s best work - and worked closely with the Programming team to coordinate the logistical side of festival delivery. It was a unique introduction to the behind-the-scenes processes that shape a major international film festival, and deepened my appreciation for thoughtful curation, collaboration, and cinematic storytelling.

More information about Sydney Film Festival and the SFFTV program can be found here, on their website.