New Caledonia Short Film Festival

New Caledonia Short Film Festival 2024 

For this year's edition of the New Caledonia Short Film Festival, the New Caledonia Delegation to Australia and CREIPAC are proud to present five short films by four different New Caledonian directors. 

Join us to watch these award-winning films, enjoy a glass of wine, taste some delicious canapés and vote for your favorite film!

Discover the list of presented films: 

1878 (Aurélia Raoull)
Mauvaise Pioche (Christophe Martin)
Bereziina (Anthony Pedulla)
Banian (Jeanne Vassard)
L’Abbé Noir (Stéphane Ducandas)

Please note that all movies are in French with English subtitles.

Chantons en français !

In October this year, the Francophonie Summit will be held in France.

To celebrate this event, we are organising a French song interpretation contest for teenagers of NSW who are learning French.

The award ceremony will take place on September 27th.
There will be 3 award categories: Best Interpretation, Most Original/Creative Adaptation and Best Music Video.

Don’t miss this opportunity to shine!

Philo Bistro

Marcel Pagnol par Nicolas Pagnol

In honour of the 50th anniversary of the passing of the iconic French novelist, playwright, and filmmaker Marcel Pagnol, Philo Bistro will welcome his grandson, Nicolas Pagnol.

Australian South Sea Islander Reception

The Alliance Française de Sydney represented by Dominique Barbeau, was invited to the annual Australian South Sea Islander Reception and Flag Raising event hosted by the City of Sydney. The event commemorated the forced migration of South Sea Islanders to Australia in the 1800s through blackbirding. Many South Sea Islanders were brought to Australia to work in sugar cane farming, seafaring, and other industries. The event featured speeches and performances that highlighted the discrimination and disadvantage experienced by South Sea Islanders throughout Australian history. The City of Sydney Council has formally recognized Australian South Sea Islanders as a unique minority group and has taken steps to address their historical injustices.

The event was hosted by Councillor Emelda Davis, whose grandfather was abducted from the island of Tanna in Vanuatu when he was 12 years old. The singer who performed at the event told the audience about her grandfather who was kidnapped from Lifou in the New Caledonian archipelago. The event was a reminder of the importance of reconciliation and the need to continue working towards a more just and equitable society.

Exciting News from AF Sydney!

We’re thrilled to announce that our official recognition as a Professional Development Provider by the New South Wales Education Standards Authority (NESA) has been renewed ! 
For decades, we’ve been dedicated to supporting French teachers in NSW with training and resources to enrich their practice.
This recognition reaffirms our commitment to providing top-notch professional development and fostering a vibrant French learning environment in Sydney. Here’s to continuing our mission of promoting the French language and culture!

Bastille Day Photos

The Art of Translation in the Age of AI

The Art of Translation in the Age of AI

On the occasion of the European Day of Languages, the EUNIC Cluster of Sydney, the Instituto Cervantes of Sydney, the Italian Cultural Institute of Sydney, the Goethe-Institut of Sydney, the Alliance Française of Sydney and the Embassy of Netherlands in Australia organize an interesting debate on the art of literary translation, the craft of translation and why then it can be replaced by AI, and also how translations bridge cultures and disseminate European literary heritage to Anglo-Saxon audiences.

Insights from distinguished panelists Dr.May-Brit Ackerholt, Dr.Chris Andrews and Dr.Marco Sonzogni. The event will include a panel discussion followed by a Q&A session, with drinks served afterwards.