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See the big picture at the 73rd Sydney Film Festival, 3-14 June 2026. Australian Premieres, red carpets, Q&As, parties and special guests - the ultimate celebration of cinema.Prepare to see the bigger picture when Sydney Film Festival returns 4-15 June 2025.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyThe Sydney Film Festival is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in The Rocks, Nsw, Australia. It is registered with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC). It was founded in 1953 and has been operating for 73 years. Its registration number is 84000233741. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 57/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing. The organization reports A$6M in annual revenue.
The Sydney Film Festival has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 57/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 57 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for arts & culture charities in Australia is 56/100.
The Sydney Film Festival is located in The Rocks, Nsw, Australia. The organization was established in 1953 and has been active for 73 years. Its registered address is L 2 10 Hickson Rd, Australia.
Based on official tax filings, The Sydney Film Festival has A$6M in annual revenue. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of A$1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
The Sydney Film Festival is classified as a Arts & Culture organization, registered in Australia. It operates as a Large. By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has A$6M in annual revenue.
The Sydney Film Festival has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 57/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by the ACNC. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.
See the big picture at the 73rd Sydney Film Festival, 3-14 June 2026. Australian Premieres, red carpets, Q&As, parties and special guests - the ultimate celebration of cinema.Prepare to see the bigger picture when Sydney Film Festival returns 4-15 June 2025. The Sydney Film Festival is classified as a arts & culture organization registered in Australia. The organization was founded in 1953.
Among arts & culture charities registered in Australia: The Sydney Film Festival's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 57/100 is in line with the peer average of 56/100. Its annual revenue of A$6M is well above the peer average of A$1M.
The Sydney Film Festival is registered with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC). If the organization has Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) status, donations of $2 or more are tax-deductible in Australia. Check the organization's DGR status on the ACNC or ATO website to confirm.
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Australian donations are deductible if The Sydney Film Festival holds DGR (Deductible Gift Recipient) status from the ATO. Check the DGR register before claiming.
The Sydney Film Festival is registered in Australia. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
The Sydney Film Festival is registered in Australia. US donors generally cannot deduct gifts to non-US charities directly. To claim a deduction, route the gift through a US 'Friends of' fiscal sponsor or a donor-advised fund that performs equivalency determination (IRS Rev. Proc. 92-94).
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NeutralTop movie picks for the Sydney Film Festival - The Nightly
Your ultimate guide to the queer films lighting up Sydney Film Festival 2026 - Q News Pty Ltd
Sydney Film Festival lines up 2026 competition - Screen Daily
Seven To Book: What Broadsheet’s Seeing at Sydney Film Festival - Broadsheet
Sydney Film Festival 2026: All the South Asian links - Indian Link
Sydney Film Festival reveals full program for 2026 - Australian Arts Review
First Nations films to feature in Sydney’s 73rd Sydney Film Festival - National Indigenous Times
The sicko flicks we can't wait to see at Sydney Film Festival 2026 - WhistleOut
Sydney film festival 2026: nine of the best movies and one free event - The Guardian
Sydney Film Festival’s full 2026 programme just dropped - RUSSH
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Quick facts about The Sydney Film Festival
- What is The Sydney Film Festival?
- The Sydney Film Festival is a arts & culture large based in The Rocks, Australia. See the big picture at the 73rd Sydney Film Festival, 3-14 June 2026. Australian Premieres, red carpets, Q&As, parties and special guests - the ultimate celebration of cinema.Prepare to see the bigger picture when Sydney Film Festival returns 4-15 June 2025.
- When was The Sydney Film Festival founded?
- The Sydney Film Festival was founded in 1953.
- Who leads The Sydney Film Festival?
- Key Management Personnel serves as Total (ACNC).
- Where is The Sydney Film Festival located?
- Headquartered in The Rocks, Australia.
- What is The Sydney Film Festival's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately A$1M-A$10M.
- Is The Sydney Film Festival trustworthy?
- The Sydney Film Festival has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 57 out of 100 (Partial transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is The Sydney Film Festival's registration number?
- Registration: 84000233741 (Australia).
- What is The Sydney Film Festival's website?
- https://www.sff.org.au
- Are donations to The Sydney Film Festival tax-deductible?
- Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Australia under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.