Frame Shift at Sydney Opera House
Accessible Arts and Sydney Opera House presents a curated selection of ground-breaking 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.
Where and When
Tuesday 26 November, 7pm
Sydney Opera House – Studio
Book Now
Book your tickets via the Sydney Opera House website.
Alternatively you can phone Box Office on (02) 9250 7777 or email bookings@sydneyoperahouse.com
Tickets $29 – $39 plus booking fees.
Access
All artworks will be captioned, Auslan interpreted and audio described.
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.
Find out more about accessibility at Sydney Opera House.
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
Presented by Accessible Arts and Sydney Opera House with support from City of Sydney and Create NSW.
ENDS
Image description: A close-up photo of artist Demon Derriere in low red lighting. Image credit: Demon Derriere, FA[C]TS, 2022, film still. Photo by Lexy Potts.
