Celebrate the 2026 Focus on Ability Short Film Festival in Sydney, or tune in online if you cannot be there in person.
The Red Carpet Awards are getting closer. If you have been meaning to register, now is a great time to secure your free seat and join filmmakers, families, judges and supporters for the festival finale.
Be there for the festival finale
See finalist and winning films on the big screen, walk the red carpet and celebrate as this year's awards are presented live on stage.
There will also be complimentary refreshments and time to meet filmmakers, festival guests and members of the Focus on Ability community.
Special guests presenting the awards
Awards will be presented by film and TV stars Lynne McGranger, John Jarratt, Ada Nicodemou and James Stewart, with Paralympian Christie Dawes and ambassador Paula Duncan.
What to expect
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Red-carpet arrival
Have your photograph taken when you arrive.
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Films on the big screen
Watch this year’s finalists and winning films with a live audience.
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Live award presentations
Celebrate as the winners are announced and invited onto the stage.
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Special guests
Meet filmmakers, festival judges and people from the film industry.
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Media coverage
Coverage and interviews by reporters from Channel 7 and SBS.
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Complimentary refreshments
Food and drinks will be provided during the afternoon.
Getting there
The Concourse is fully accessible, with parking under the building (enter from Albert Avenue) and Chatswood Station a short walk away. If you have any access needs, let us know when you register or reply to this email.
Can't make it to Sydney?
You can still be part of the day. Watch the Red Carpet Awards livestream online and follow the celebrations from wherever you are