Frame Shift Short Films presented by Accessible Arts
26 November 2024
In the Studio
Cinema
Discover a bold collection of works from filmmakers with disability. These groundbreaking, thought-provoking works redefine genres and push the boundaries of experimental film techniques.
Image credit: Demon Derriere, FA[C]TS, 2022, film still. Photo by Lexy Potts.
| Date | Time |
| Tuesday 26 November 2024 | 7pm |
| Ticket | Price |
| Standard | $30 |
| Audio Described* | $30 |
| Adaptive Seating* | $30 |
| Concession | $20 |
| Ticket + Drink | |
| Standard | $39** |
| Concession | $29** |
$8.95 booking fee applies per transaction
*For more information, go to Accessibility below.
**Includes one standard ticket plus one drink redeemable on the day of the event from the Western Foyers Bar. Drink options include one glass of house red or white wine, prosecco, house beer or soft drink. See T&Cs under 'Event information'.
Prices correct at the time of publication and subject to change without notice. Exact prices will be displayed with seat selection.
The only authorised ticket agency for this event is Sydney Opera House. For more information about Authorised Agencies, see the frequently asked questions below.
General Public tickets on-sale
9am, Tuesday 15 October 2024
In English
Wheelchair Accessible
There are a number of wheelchair and companion seating locations in our theatres. To book accessible seating contact Box Office.
Seating Information
Standard Single Seat (with arm rests)
Width - 450mm
Depth - 440mm
Price: $30
Adaptive Seating (arm rests retracted)
Width - 1030mm
Depth - 440mm
Price: $30
To book adaptive seating contact Box Office.
All artworks are in English. Captions and Auslan Interpretation will appear on screen. Audio Description is available on request, contact Box Office on 02 9250 7777 or email accessibility@sydneyoperahouse.com.
Auslan Interpreted. Experienced Auslan interpreters are visible on screen.
Captioned. Captions that display dialogue and describe other relevant sounds will be visible on screen.
Audio Described. Recorded audio that describes the visible parts of the films delivered via a FM receiver with headset (3.5mm headset jack connection) provided by staff prior to entry.
Quiet Space
A dedicated quiet space outside the venue will be available 1 hour before, during and half hour after the screening.
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Telephone
+61 2 9250 7777
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Run time
The total duration of this event is approximately 130 minutes inclusive of the following:
Introduction with Accessible Arts CEO Liz Martin - 5 minutes
Part 1 - 50 minutes
Interval - 20 minutes
Part 2 - 55 minutes
Event duration is a guide only and may be subject to change.
The advertised start time is the film start time. Venue doors will open approximately 30 minutes before the advertised film start time.
Age
These films are unclassified 15+ recommended for mature audiences.
Children aged 15 years and under must be accompanied at all times.
Content may be challenging or triggering for some viewers. This includes medical environments, ableism, repetitive beeping sounds, contrasting lighting, intense music, themes of death, discussion of disordered eating and weight discrimination.
The Opera House is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children that visit or engage with us. Read our Child Safety Policy.
Useful information:
Groundbreaking films by artists with disability
Accessible Arts and Sydney Opera House presents a curated selection of groundbreaking films and video artworks by artists with disability or who are d/Deaf.
Featuring eleven original works which explore themes of intersectional identity, creative expression and social connectedness, Frame Shift amplifies the collaboration of filmmakers and artists with and without disability to disrupt narrative and forge new creative futures.
This special screening includes a new commissioned work by installation and video artist Amanda Bennetts, as well as celebrated ArtScreen artists Sofya Gollan, Dani Pearce and Demon Derriere.
This collection of video artworks ranges from the haunting to the humorous, delving into the psychology of illness, reimagining genres, and pushing the boundaries of experimental film techniques.
Sydney Opera House and Accessible Arts present
This program is made possible with the support of the City of Sydney and Create NSW
All artworks are in English and will be captioned, Auslan interpreted, and audio described. There are a number of wheelchair and companion seating locations in our theatres.
'Frame Shift' Auslan Video by Demon Derriere
Curatorial Statement
This curated collection of video artworks showcases the creativity and artistic excellence of people with disability or who are d/Deaf through diverse works which have been directed, produced or written by disabled filmmakers.
Empowering artists with disability to tell their stories in their own way, this collection amplifies their voices and creatively. Through authentic collaboration between actors, crew, and creators with disability, this unmissable compilation collection underscores the crucial role of representation in every aspect of production.
Frame Shift celebrates intersectionality and reflects the diverse experiences within disability. Some of the works explore deeply personal perspectives and intimate experiences, while others offer levity and humour. Each work has been selected for its outstanding creativity, showcasing exceptional technical, and conceptual merit.
Through unique storytelling and experimental techniques, this distinctive collection pushes the boundaries of traditional filmmaking through creative access.
The Program
Amanda Bennetts Carve Crevice from Grace, 2024
Sofya Gollan THRESHOLD, 2023
Back to Back Theatre Radial (Bleach), 2022
Tanya Modini And the Ocean Agreed, 2023
Lauren Orrell, Digby Webster and Jess Milne Blockhead and Sparkles and the Flood of Tears, 2021
Demon Derriere FA[C]TS, 2022
Rubyrose Bancroft Seven Deadly Sins, 2020
Lily Drummond With Love, Lottie, 2024
Back to Back Theatre The Democratic Set Seoul, 2023
Steve Anthopoulos Voice Activated, 2022
Dani Pearce Places I Go, 2022
Plan your visit
Venue information
Our foyers will be open 90 minutes pre-show for Concert Hall and Joan Sutherland Theatre performances, and two hours pre-show for Western Foyer venue performances. Refreshments will be available for purchase from our theatre bars.
All Sydney Opera House foyers are pram accessible, with lifts to the main and western foyers. The public lift to all foyers is accessible from the corridor near the escalators on the Lower Concourse and also in the Western Foyer via the corridor on the Ground Level (at the top of the escalators). Pram parking will be available outside the theatres in the Western Foyer.
Getting here
The Sydney Opera House Car Park, operated by Wilson Parking, is open and available to use. Wilson Parking offer discounted parking if you book ahead. Please see the Wilson Parking website for details.
Please check the Transport NSW website for the latest advice and information on travel. You can catch public transport (bus, train, ferry) to Circular Quay and enjoy a six minute walk to the Opera House.
Frequently asked questions
Ticket purchases and collection at our Box Office is discouraged and eTicket or postal delivery methods should be used, wherever possible. However, if you are collecting your tickets from the Box Office, we recommend doing this at least 60 minutes before the event starts. If you have already received your tickets, the venue doors will be open 45 minutes pre-show for Joan Sutherland Theatre performances, and 30 minutes pre-show for Western Foyer venue performances. Please take your seats as soon as you arrive.
If you are late, we will seat you as soon as we can and, where possible, in your allocated seat. However, to reduce movement in the venue as well as minimise disruption to the performance and other patrons, ticketholders may be seated in an allocated latecomer’s seat. Please be aware that some events have lock-out periods. In these cases, latecomers will be admitted at a suitable break in the performance. On occasions, this may not be until the interval, or at all where there is no interval.
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The authorised agency for this event is the Sydney Opera House.
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Please contact Box Office on +61 2 9250 7777 as soon as possible to advise if you can no longer attend.
Foyers will be open 90 minutes pre-show for Concert Hall and Joan Sutherland Theatre performances, and two hours pre-show for Western Foyer venue performances. Refreshments will be available for purchase from our theatre bars.
The venue doors will be open 45 minutes pre-show for Concert Hall and Joan Sutherland Theatre performances, and 30 minutes pre-show for Western Foyer venue performances.
Please bring a credit or debit card for any on site purchases to enable contactless payment. You’re welcome to bring your own water bottle but no other food and drinks are permitted inside our venues.
The health, safety and wellbeing of everyone at the Sydney Opera House is our top priority. In line with this commitment, the Opera House became a smoke-free site in January 2022. Read our Smoke-free Environment Policy.
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