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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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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, The Sydney Film Festival has a substantially complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the ACNC.
- Established in 1953, it predates 93% of the arts & culture charities in Australia GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- Its integrity score of 66 places it in the top 1% of the 5,165 arts & culture charities in Australia GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. View this cohort
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- financial records (5 filed years)
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- third-party accreditation
- leadership details
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyThe Sydney Film Festival is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in The Rocks, New South Wales, 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. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) endorsement from the Australian Taxation Office, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization meets the ATO's endorsement requirements. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 66/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports A$6M in annual revenue. No red flags have been detected. Recent news coverage is predominantly positive.
The Sydney Film Festival's official registration number is 84000233741, as recorded in the national registry of Australia.
The Sydney Film Festival has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 66/100. 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 66 ('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 66/100.
The Sydney Film Festival is located in The Rocks, New South Wales, Australia. The organization was established in 1953 and has been active for 73 years. Its registered address is L 2 10 Hickson Rd, The Rocks, New South Wales, 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 an Arts & Culture organization, registered in Australia. It operates as an Australian Public Company. By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has A$6M in annual revenue.
No red flags have been detected for The Sydney Film Festival. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
According to GiveRadar's records, The Sydney Film Festival holds Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) endorsement from the Australian Taxation Office, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization meets the ATO's endorsement requirements. It is registered with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
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 an arts & culture organization registered in Australia. The organization was founded in 1953.
Among arts & culture charities registered in Australia: Its annual revenue of A$6M is well above the peer average of A$1M.
Yes - The Sydney Film Festival is endorsed by the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) as a Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR), so gifts of $2 or more are tax-deductible for Australian donors. GiveRadar verifies this against the official Australian Business Register and re-checks it weekly. Keep your receipt for your tax return.
Filing history
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Tax-deductibility for donors
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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Latest news
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Sydney Film Festival 2026 announces Audience Award winners - ScreenHub Australia
Sydney Film Festival 2026 GIO Audience Award winners announced - thecurb.com.au
‘The Fox’, ‘La Bola Negra’ take home Sydney Film Festival Audience Awards - IF Magazine
Sydney Film Festival 2026 Wraps Historic, Record-Breaking Year; Andrey Zvyagintsev’s ‘Minotaur’ Claims Top Prize - Sydney Times
The 5 best films from this year’s (outstanding) Sydney Film Festival - The Conversation
Andrey Zvyagintsev’s ‘Minotaur’ wins top prize at Sydney Film Festival 2026 - Screen Daily
I watched 26 movies during the Sydney Film Festival, these are the eight you can’t miss - RUSSH
Exiled Russian filmmaker wins top Aussie film festival prize - The Nightly
Sydney Film Festival Reveals Winner of Sydney Film Prize - Variety Australia
THE 73rd SYDNEY FILM FESTIVAL CLOSES, AWARDING TOP PRIZE TO ANDREY ZVYAGINTSEV - FilmInk
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC)
- Financial filings
- Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC) - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
- Supplementary verification
- Wikidata structured data
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 1953
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Named leadershipBoard and officer list not yet indexed
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Executive payTop-officer pay not disclosed
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Mission statementNo self-published statement of purpose
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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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 australian public company 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.
- Where is The Sydney Film Festival located?
- Headquartered in The Rocks, New South Wales, Australia.
- What is The Sydney Film Festival's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately A$1M-A$10M.
- Is The Sydney Film Festival trustworthy?
- The Sydney Film Festival has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 66 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.