Hear Warwick Thornton discuss bringing We Don't Need a Map (SFF 2017) to life, along with co-writer and producer of Brendan Fletcher. The pair reveal how they turned anger - and news headlines - into a poetic essay-film. Plus, how their "fast and furious approach" to shooting interviews with rappers, tattooists, astronomers and more shaped the film's timely messages.

Director Mirrah Foulkes discuss her creative journey in making Judy & Punch (SFF 2019), along with stars Mia Wasikowska and Damon Herriman, and producers Michele Bennett and Nash Edgerton. You'll hear how Foulkes's fascination with stories of violence throughout history shaped her script, and learn how Wasikowska and Herriman prepared for their iconic roles - plus why working with a dog proved to be a hilarious challenge on set.

Ben Mendelsohn sits down with director David Caesar at SFF 2017 for a special Vivid Ideas in Conversation. The actor reflects on his early Australian roles, his extraordinary international success and why he's attracted to dark films projects like Una and Animal Kingdom (both SFF 2017). Plus, he treats us to a spontaneous re-enactment from Star Wars.

Director Bong discusses the ins and outs of what makes Parasite (SFF 2019) so thrilling, and why it's struck a chord with Korean - and international - audiences. Plus, he reveals what he learnt making his early films, and which Australian cult classic he's seen more than 20 times.

Welcome to Sydney Film Festival's new weekly series, Reverse Shot. Take a nostalgic trip through Sydney Film Festival's archive to revisit filmmaker talks, hot topic panels and thought-provoking Q&As. You'll hear from Australian and international filmmakers, plus actors and expert curators, on how they got their start, their career highlights, and the films that changed their lives.