The shift will allow the Festival to continue to include films from major international festivals (in addition to Australia’s best new feature films and documentaries) in a year of date fluctuations around the world due to COVID-19.
SFF believes the date change will also enhance audience confidence alongside evolving health and safety guidelines.
In August, Sydney Film Festival will return to familiar cinemas across Sydney so audiences can once more explore our times through the medium of film.
Check out the first 22 films of the program here.