In her 35 years at the festival she presented both international and Australian documentaries, introducing the work of key filmmakers to Sydney audiences, showcasing a wealth of topics, and championing films by debut filmmakers. Her commitment to the documentary realm sees her return to the festival (after stepping down as Head of Programs following SFF 2024) to program the finest Australian documentaries.

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The Sydney Film Festival (founded in 1954) takes place each June. The internationally well-regarded festival screens features, documentaries and short films across central Sydney. As well as presenting the best filmmaking from around the world, Sydney Film Festival celebrates the remarkable talents of emerging and esteemed filmmakers with the presentation of 10 illustrious awards – and in 2025 awarded a record-breaking prize pool of $200,000.