SYDNEY PROGRAM

4th – 7th May 2017Proudly brought to you by

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

sally@archiflix.com.au

Ron V. Brown Creative Director & Co-Founder

0414 097 290

ronvgbrown@gmail.com