One of the films that I enjoyed was Sleeping Beauties (2023). Pia Derya Thunderbolt won Best Director, Best Drama and Best Film for her debut short film, which she also produced and acted in. I had the opportunity to speak to Pia, learning about her journey as a creative and what she hopes to achieve post-Sleeping Beauties.
Read MorePia Derya won Best Director and Best Dramatic film for Sleeping Beauties her 14-minute debut short film which she also wrote and starred in. Her follow-up short The Disconnected was also a Top 10 Finalist for the Dendy Awards for Best Short Film at Sydney Film Festival.
Read MoreProudly supported by the M&C Saatchi Group, the 2024 Australian Women’s Film Festival (AWFF) lit up Sydney last night with a celebration of female talent both in front of and behind the camera. The event honoured trailblazing women who are redefining the film industry and breaking barriers for future generations.
Read MoreFor Film’s Sake (FFS) has unveiled the fourteen producers, writers, and directors selected for the third edition of its Platform talent incubator, delivered in partnership with the Sydney Film Festival (SFF).
Read MoreFor Film’s Sake (FFS) today announced the fourteen creatives selected for the third edition of its unique talent development program, Platform, delivered in partnership with the Sydney Film Festival (SFF).
Read More7 years ago, actress Pia Derya, who migrated from Istanbul to Sydney, has been working in the Australian film industry for the last few years, and this time she appears as a director.
Read MoreActress Pia Derya, who migrated from Istanbul, won the Best Director, Best Drama and Best Film awards at AWFF 2024 for her short film shot in Sydney.
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