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WELCOME TO ARCHIFLIX The 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. Our Partners Our Sponsors
FILMS Curated 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 Perfection The 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. The Edge of the Possible Follow 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. Harry Seidler - modernist Seidler s architectural and at times controversial legacy provides an intimate portrait of his extraordinary life and work. Glenn Murcutt - The Spirit of Place The 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. The Architect A couple hire an uncompromising modernist architect to build their dream house, but he decides to build his dream home instead.
Frank Lloyd Wright Exploring 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. Pei Pei reveals his innermost philosophy and principles like never before in this personal, journey around the world narrated by Pei himself. 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. Metropolis In 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. Neon Celebrating 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. Sketches of Frank Gehry Director 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.
EVENT SCHEDULE 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) The Dream of Perfection (2013) Harry Seidler Modernist (2016) 86min + Shorts 90min + Shorts 58min + Shorts 6:30pm Gala Launch Event 30min 7pm Welcome Speeches 15min Harry Seidler Modernist (2016) 58min + Shorts + Q&A Awards Ceremony 30min 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 * Subject to confirmation
JUDGES The 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 Director Ron 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 & PANELLISTS In 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. 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 May Director/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. More announcements coming soon
TICKETS General 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. $15 General Admission PRICING $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 & WALK For bus information from Central Station or Town Hall or streets in the CBD, plan your trip at www.transportnsw.info BIKE The 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. FERRY Sydney 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 RAIL Catch the light rail to Pyrmont Bay stop located directly opposite the museum. Visit Transport NSW for more information. PARK YOUR CAR Visitors 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 PARKING The 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. ACCOMMODATION Located 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 US Sally Darling Business Manager & Co-Founder 0449 982 240 sally@archiflix.com.au Ron V. Brown Creative Director & Co-Founder 0414 097 290 ronvgbrown@gmail.com