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WELCOME TO ARCHIFLIXThe ArchiFlix Architecture & Design Film Festival, proudly presented by
Askin Performance Panels, celebrates the unique creative spirit that drives
architecture and design. With a curated selection of films, events and panel
discussions, AADFF creates an opportunity to entertain, engage and educate
industry professionals who are excited about architecture and design.
The screenings are enthusiastically supported by design professionals and
thought leaders who contribute to vibrant discussions. 2017 will see the
festival hosted in Sydney and Melbourne, with satellite events in Brisbane,
Adelaide, and Perth.
The AADFF is supported by the Design Institute of Australia, the Australian
Institute of Landscape Architects, and Bioregional Australia, and with
consultation with the Australian Institute of Architects. We are proudly sponsored
by manufacturers who contribute to the growth of the design industry.
After 3 successful years as a single night event in cities across Australia,
and having welcomed more than 3000 guests, ArchiFlix is now growing up
to become Australia’s first national Architecture and Design Film Festival.
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The Edge of the PossibleFollow the dramatic course of creating a masterpiece including a rare interview with Jorn Utzon as he reflects on the conception and construction of the Sydney Opera House.
The ArchitectA couple hire an uncompromising modernist architect to build their dream house, but he decides to build his dream home instead.
FILMSCurated by Creative Director Ron V. Brown (Executive Producer of ArchiTel TV),
and Producer and Director of more than 200 architectural and design features, this
bespoke selection of films represent the finest and most sought after Australian and
international architecture and design films available globally.
ArchiFlix is proud to present the following selection of films at the Sydney 2017 event:
Dream of PerfectionThe ‘lost’ story of Utzon and the Sydney Opera House was controversially destroyed after it’s commision by David Attenborough for the BBC in 1968, it has now been meticulously restored.
Harry Seidler - modernistSeidler’s architectural and at times controversial legacy provides an intimate portrait of his extraordinary life and work.
Glenn Murcutt - The Spirit of PlaceThe life and work of Australia’s most famous living architect documents the uniqueness of the Pritzker Prize-winning architect who has put Australian architecture on the world map.
Visual Acoustics - The Moderism of Julius Schulman Exploring the life and career of Julius Shulman - widely regarded by experts as the greatest architectural photographer of modernist movement.
Frank Lloyd WrightExploring Wright’s work and his turbulent family life of scandal and tragedy. Despite all the difficulties of his personal life, Wright rises above to design his most famous and innovative buildings.
I.M. PeiPei reveals his innermost philosophy and principles like never before in this personal, journey around the world narrated by Pei himself.
MetropolisIn a futuristic city sharply divided between the working class and the city planners, the son of the city’s mastermind falls in love with a working class prophet who predicts the coming of a savior.
Sketches of Frank GehryDirector Sydney Pollack’s last film before his death explores the life and work of dear friend, Canadian-American architect Gehry, screening at the Cannes Film Festival 2006.
Garbage Warrior (Subject to Confirmation)Mike Reynolds is a crusader for sustainable living, building structures almost entirely from discarded materials. His visionary houses have been are both self-reliance and ingenius.
NeonCelebrating the beauty, colour and vibrant history of the neon sign from an international perspective as we face a world where it will soon be lost and superceded by L.E.D. signage.
THUR 4TH MAY FRI 5TH MAY SAT 6TH MAY SUN 7TH MAY
10am Sketches of Frank Gehry (2005)81min + Shorts
The Architect (2016)95min + Shorts
Ken Burns’ Frank Lloyd Wright* (1998)146min
Noon I.M. Pei (2010)*90min + Shorts
1pm The Edge of the Possible (1998)58 min + Shorts
Visual Acoustics (2008)83min + Shorts
Neon (2015)84min + Shorts
3pm The Architect (2016)95min + Shorts
4pm Garbage Warrior (2007)86min + Shorts
The Dream of Perfection (2013)90min + Shorts
Harry Seidler – Modernist (2016)58min + Shorts
6:30pm Gala Launch Event30min
7pm Welcome Speeches15min
Harry Seidler – Modernist (2016)58min + Shorts + Q&A
Awards Ceremony30min
7:15pm The Dream of Perfection (2013)90min + Shorts + Q&A
7:30pm Glenn Murcutt - Spirit of Place (2016)57min + Shorts + Q&A
9pm Metropolis (1927)153 min
The Edge of the Possible (1998)58 min + Shorts + Q&A
Neon (2015)84min + Shorts +Q&A
EVENT SCHEDULE
* Subject to confirmation
JUDGESThe judging panel for the inaugural ArchiFlix Australian Architecture and
Design Film Festival is drawn from leading experts in architecture, design, and
visualisation. In assessing the submitted films the judges will consider a range
of aspects of the filmmaking process including intellectual and visual content,
communication value, and the overall impact of the film for its intended audience.
A publicly voted prize is also offered for the most popular film across the whole
festival, taken from audience polls after each screening session.
Ken Maher - National President of the AIA Ken Maher is an architect and landscape architect. He is
a Hassell Fellow, a Life Fellow of the AIA, and a Fellow
of the AILA. He is also Professor of Practice in the Built
Environment Faculty at the UNSW. Maher is the recipient of
the Australian Institute of Architects’ 2009 Gold Medal.
John Gollings - Architectural Photographer John Gollings has been prolifically photographing
architecture in Australia and beyond for going on forty years.
His pictures are surely among the most reproduced and they
have in and of themselves played a major role in shaping our
perceptions of modern Australian architecture.
Jan Henderson - Interior Designer With over thirty years in the design industry, Jan Henderson
manages a variety of disciplines specialising in interiors,
furnishing, and publications, including her role as co-editor
of Inside Magazine. Her role with Niche was recognised in
2008 when Jan was named Editor of the Year.
Ron V. Brown - Artist DirectorRon V. Brown has been a film and television producer,
director, writer and editor for nearly 45 years. During the
90’s, Ron produced ArchiVision, the first architectural tv
show, and in 2008 established web series ArchiTel featuring
reviews of practices, projects and products in the industry.
Final judge to be announced soon
SPEAKERS & PANELLISTSIn addition to the screenwriters and film producers of our new release films, a
selection of speakers, panel members and Q&A participants will be invited from
leading practices. Guest speakers visiting for the National Conference will also
participate in panel discussions and gala events when available.
More announcements coming soon
The Dream of Perfection - 7:15pm Friday 5th May
Director/Writer John Weiley will introduce the film and participate in a Q&A
panel discussion at the conclusion of the screening.
Edge of the Possible - 9pm Friday 5th May
Director/Writer Daryl Dellora will introduce the film and participate in a Q&A
panel discussion at the conclusion of the screening.
Harry Seidler – Modernist - 7pm Saturday 6th May
Director/Writer Daryl Dellora will introduce the film and participate in a Q&A
panel discussion at the conclusion of the screening.
Neon - 9pm Saturday 6th MayDirector/Writer Lawrence Johnston will introduce the film and participate in a
Q&A panel discussion at the conclusion of the screening.
Glenn Murcutt – Spirit of Place - 7:30pm Sunday 7th May
Director/Writer Catherine Hunter will introduce the film and participate in a Q&A
panel discussion at the conclusion of the screening.
TICKETSGeneral Admission tickets are available for individual screenings. A discount
on General Admission tickets is available to those attending the 2017
Institute of Architecture Conference with pricing outlined below.
PRICING$15 General Admission
$10 2017 Institute of Architecture Conference Attendees
VENUE Maritime Museum Theatre, Darling Harbour
2 Murray St, Sydney NSW 2000
HOW TO GET THERE TRAIN & WALK
The museum is a 20–30 minute walk from Town Hall and Central Stations.
BUS & WALKFor bus information from Central Station or Town Hall or streets in the CBD, plan
your trip at www.transportnsw.info
BIKEThe museum is ideally situated to take advantage of Sydney’s developing
network of cross-city bike lanes and harbour-side cycleways. If you’re riding
through the CBD there are cycle lanes on College St, Park St, Kent St and King
St. A shared bike-pedestrian ramp leads from King St across Pyrmont Bridge
directly to the museum.
FERRYSydney Ferries' Route F4 services Darling Harbour Loop runs approximately
every half hour and stops at the Pyrmont Bay Wharf (next to the museum). The
Parramatta Rivercat Route F3 calls at Darling Harbour’s King Street Wharf (5
minutes walk over Pyrmont Bay Bridge to the museum). Please check timetable
for full schedule on Transport Info: 131 500 or www.transportnsw.info
LIGHT RAILCatch the light rail to Pyrmont Bay stop located directly opposite the museum.
Visit Transport NSW for more information.
PARK YOUR CARVisitors to the museum can park all day for $15 at Harbourside Secure Parking,
located at 100 Murray Street, Pyrmont. Remember to get your parking ticket
stamped at the museum reception.
Parking is also available at The Star, 80 Pyrmont Street, Pyrmont for $15 valid
between the hours of 8am-6.30pm only. Remember to get your parking ticket
validated at the museum front of house desk.
There is also limited metered street parking near the museum.
ACCESSIBLE PARKINGThe museum offers 2 dedicated accessible parking spaces on site. To book a
parking space, phone +61 2 9298 3777
The map below shows transport routes to the ANMM. Click on the blue
‘teardrop’ markers to get more detailed directions from your starting point to the
ANMM main building and Wharf 7. View a larger map.
ACCOMMODATIONLocated in the heart of Darling Harbour, just minutes from the Australian
National Maritime Museum and within easy access to central Sydney, Novotel Darling Harbour and ibis Darling Harbour have a range of accommodation
options to suit all our visitors.
CONTACT USSally Darling Business Manager & Co-Founder
0449 982 240
Ron V. Brown Creative Director & Co-Founder
0414 097 290