The 72nd annual Sydney Film Festival took place from 4 to 15 June 2025. This edition of the Sydney Film Festival opened with supernatural body horror film Together and closed with Michael Angelo Covino's comedy film Splitsville.
Jury
The following were named as members of the festival jury:
- Justin Kurzel, Australian film director â jury president
- Rachel House, New Zealand director and actor
- Mélita Toscan du Plantier, French producer
- Winnie Tsang, Hong Kong producer and distributor
- Thomas Weatherall, Australian actor
Official Selection
In competition
The following films were selected for the main international competition:
<span style="background:#F0BA19">Highlighted title</span> indicates Sydney Film Prize winner.
Late Announce
The following films were added two days before the festival started:
Documentary Australia
First Nations Award
Special Presentations
Features
International Documentaries
Focus on Nishtha Jain
The program highlighted the work by Indian director Nishtha Jain.
Sounds on Screen
Flux: Art+Film
Freak Me Out
EUROPE! Voices of Women+ in Film
Screenability
Family
Jafar Panahi: Cinema in Rebellion
The retrospective program highlighted the work by Iranian director Jafar Panahi.
Elaine May: Urbane Legend
Classics Restored
Awards
The following awards were presented at the festival:
References
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