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Don Dunstan Award: Robert Connolly in Conversation | Screen Conversations
Sat
25
Sat 25 Oct 12:00 PM
The Mercury
General Admission
60 Mins
October
The Adelaide Film Festival Board proudly presents the Don Dunstan Award, recognising an exceptional individual who has made an outstanding contribution to Australian screen culture.
This year's Don Dunstan Award recipient is acclaimed filmmaker Robert Connolly. His 30-year film career encompasses dozens of films and demonstrates his belief that creators empower themselves and control authorship by being entrepreneurs.
As a director, writer and/or producer, he has made big hits, crowd-pleasers for young people, and politically important films. Think The Dry (2021), Paper Planes (2015), Balibo (2009) and The Boys (1998). As an innovator and enabler, he has assisted new generations to diversify and refresh the industry. Think Pasa Faho (2025), Sweet As (2022) and The Turning (2013).
Join Robert Connolly in Conversation with AFF Patron Sophie Hyde at this free event. Ticket registration recommended.
This year's Don Dunstan Award recipient is acclaimed filmmaker Robert Connolly. His 30-year film career encompasses dozens of films and demonstrates his belief that creators empower themselves and control authorship by being entrepreneurs.
As a director, writer and/or producer, he has made big hits, crowd-pleasers for young people, and politically important films. Think The Dry (2021), Paper Planes (2015), Balibo (2009) and The Boys (1998). As an innovator and enabler, he has assisted new generations to diversify and refresh the industry. Think Pasa Faho (2025), Sweet As (2022) and The Turning (2013).
Join Robert Connolly in Conversation with AFF Patron Sophie Hyde at this free event. Ticket registration recommended.