Australian Womens Film Festival

Australian Womens Film Festival A film festival created by women, for women.

Meet the panel. 👏We are so proud to introduce the extraordinary women joining AWFF Co-Founder Tahyna Tozzi Tahyna Valent...
26/08/2026

Meet the panel. 👏

We are so proud to introduce the extraordinary women joining AWFF Co-Founder Tahyna Tozzi Tahyna Valentina Tozzi for the Inclusive by Design masterclass on 24 September at AFTRS.

🎬 Dianna La Grassa Dianna La Grassa — COO & Head of Screen, Bus Stop Films
🎬 Rachel Perkins Rachel Perkins — Director, Producer & Screenwriter
🎬 Nell Greenwood — CEO, AFTRS
🎬 Nina Oyama — ur good ol pal nina oyama Writer, Director, Actress & Comedian
🎬 Lianne Mackessy — Lianne Mackessy Actor, Writer & Director

Free tickets via the link in bio. See you there.

As part of its expanded 2026 program, the Australian Women’s Film Festival will host its first Masterclass, “Inclusive B...
26/08/2026

As part of its expanded 2026 program, the Australian Women’s Film Festival will host its first Masterclass,

“Inclusive By Design: Making Films That Pass Every Test,” in partnership with BUS STOP FILMS and AFTRS

This session will bring together leading voices from across the screen industry to examine how inclusion can be embedded throughout the filmmaking process,

from development and storytelling through to production and collaboration.

Moderated by our co-founder Tahyna Tozzi, Tahyna Valentina Tozzi joined by:
🎬 Nell Greenwood (CEO, AFTRS)
🎬 Nina Oyama (writer/actor, The Angus Project) ur good ol pal nina oyama
🎬 Lianne Mackessy (director, 2026 Tropfest winner) Lianne Mackessy
🎬 Dianna La Grassa (COO, Bus Stop Films) Dianna La Grassa
🎬 Rachel Perkins (Director of First Nations Strategy, Screen Australia) Rachel Perkins

📍 AFTRS, Sydney
📅 Thursday 24 September 2026

Tickets on Humanitix - lhttps://events.humanitix.com/inclusive-by-design-awff-2026-masterclass See you there. 🎟️

✨ NEW FOR 2026 ✨We’re thrilled to announce the inaugural AWFF Masterclass: “Inclusive By Design: Making Films That Pass ...
26/08/2026

✨ NEW FOR 2026 ✨
We’re thrilled to announce the inaugural AWFF Masterclass: “Inclusive By Design: Making Films That Pass Every Test”

Presented in partnership with BUS STOP FILMS and AFTRS, this session goes beyond the screen to ask: what does it actually take to make inclusive filmmaking a practice, not a performance?

Moderated by our co-founder Tahyna Tozzi Tahyna Valentina Tozzi, joined by:
🎬 Nell Greenwood (CEO, AFTRS)
🎬 Nina Oyama (writer/actor, The Angus Project) ur good ol pal nina oyama
🎬 Lianne Mackessy (director, 2026 Tropfest winner) Lianne Mackessy
🎬 Dianna La Grassa (COO, Bus Stop Films) Dianna La Grassa
🎬 Rachel Perkins (Director of First Nations Strategy, Screen Australia) Rachel Perkins

📍 AFTRS, Sydney
📅 Thursday 24 September 2026

Tickets on Humanitix - link in bio. See you there. 🎟️

We are honoured to present the AWFF26 Trailblazer Award to the incomparable Nicole Kidman 🏆Across a career spanning deca...
20/08/2026

We are honoured to present the AWFF26 Trailblazer Award to the incomparable Nicole Kidman 🏆

Across a career spanning decades, Nicole Kidman has continually challenged expectations, championed bold storytelling and created opportunities for women’s voices to be heard.

Introducing our AWFF26 event host, the wonderful Kylah Day Kylah Day 🍿 🎤
20/08/2026

Introducing our AWFF26 event host, the wonderful Kylah Day Kylah Day 🍿 🎤

We are thrilled to present the AWFF26 Groundbreaker Award to dynamic duo Kristina Ceyton & Samantha Jennings co-founders...
20/08/2026

We are thrilled to present the AWFF26 Groundbreaker Award to dynamic duo Kristina Ceyton & Samantha Jennings co-founders of CAUSEWAY FILMS in recognition of their extraordinary contribution to Australian cinema and their role in reshaping the global perception of Australian genre filmmaking.

We are so excited to introduce you to our incredibly talented judging panel for AWFF26! Producing powerhouse Bruna Papan...
20/08/2026

We are so excited to introduce you to our incredibly talented judging panel for AWFF26! Producing powerhouse Bruna Papandrea Bruna Papandrea Made Up Stories The Set Up

We are so excited to introduce you to our incredibly talented judging panel for AWFF26! Catherine Laga'aia actor and bre...
20/08/2026

We are so excited to introduce you to our incredibly talented judging panel for AWFF26! Catherine Laga'aia actor and breakout star of Disney’s Moana 💙

We are SO excited to introduce you to our incredibly talented judging panel for AWFF26! Screen NSW Executive Director
20/08/2026

We are SO excited to introduce you to our incredibly talented judging panel for AWFF26! Screen NSW Executive Director

📣 AWFF is back! Come and celebrate with us at Event Cinemas, George Street, Sydney at 6pm on Tuesday 22 September 2026. ...
20/08/2026

📣 AWFF is back! Come and celebrate with us at Event Cinemas, George Street, Sydney at 6pm on Tuesday 22 September 2026. Your ticket includes entry to AWFF, a gift bag, popcorn, and cocktails! 🍿 So get yours now at awff.com.au before it’s too late!

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