Red-carpet ready: PARKROYAL Darling Harbour, Sydney, celebrates the 66th Annual Sydney Film Festival

Red-carpet ready: PARKROYAL Darling Harbour, Sydney, celebrates the 66^th Annual Sydney Film Festival

For 12 days and nights this June, Sydney-siders will be amongst the first to take a peek at some of the world’s most inspiring and entertaining new feature films, short films, documentaries and animation at the internationally renowned 2019 Sydney Film Festival.

A major event on the NSW cultural calendar, venues right across Sydney will come alive thanks to an event-packed program filled with glamourous and entertaining premieres, talks and parties, screening more than 250 films not normally seen in multiplexes.

And PARKROYAL Darling Harbour, Sydney, is delighted to be right in the heart of the action. For the sixth year running, Darling Harbour’s premier hotel is the Festival’s Official Accommodation Partner – an alliance which has seen the property welcome a raft of local and international acting talent, film-makers, directors, actors and film media through its doors.

This year is no exception, with PARKROYAL Darling Harbour, Sydney, transformed into a collaborative hub for all things cinematic, as well asplaying host to exclusive press interviews with Sydney Film Festival talent right across the event.

PARKROYAL Darling Harbour, Sydney, is located just minutes from many of Sydney’s key precincts. And withthe Festival Hub at the Town Hall, plus China Town, Darling Park, Pitt Street Mall and King Street Wharf all within walking distance of the hotel, media and film guests will have easy access to all the Festival venues. The hotel also features a comprehensive array of amenities including Club Rooms with Club Lounge access, e, Executive Rooms and the award-winning ABODE Bistro & Bar, offering a welcome sanctuary for Festival-goers in need of a breather between screenings.

General Manager, Jeroen Meijer, is thrilled that PARKROYAL Darling Harbour, Sydney will continue its partnership with the Sydney Film Festival this year.

“We are incredibly excited to support The Sydney Film Festival and the brilliant, innovative and inspiring talents within the industry – both in Australia and internationally. We look forward to providing guests with perfectly positioned accommodation that allows them easy access to all participating venues, where they can immerse themselves in the electric atmosphere of this exciting event.”

“Partnering with the Festival means we can continue to connect guests with local experiences, and we look forward to providing such opportunities again in 2019. The Sydney Film Festival is a huge highlight of the city’s calendar and we look forward to welcoming guests and artists alike, to enjoy the city and the celebrations,” he adds.

exclusive Sydney Film Festival Accommodation and Dining Offers.

Thinking about heading to this year’s Festival? Then take advantage of PARKROYAL Darling Harbour, Sydney, fantastic Festival accommodation and dining offers.

Sydney Film Festival Accommodation Offer

Thanks to Pan Pacific Hotels Group new winter offer, festival-goers can enjoy a complimentary buffet breakfast for up to two people, and family travel is made easier as kids can stay and dine for free. For those looking to make the most of their visit, enjoy late check-out until 3pm. Terms and conditions apply. For more information on this offer, visit: https://www.panpacific.com/en/offers/breakfast-and-more-on-us.html

ABODE Dining Offer

From 5.00pm each day from 5 - 16 June, the hotel’s ABODE Bistro & Bar will also be offering a special two-course pre-theatre set menu, including a main and dessert for $39 per person. Bookings essential.

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For more information about Sydney Film Festival accommodation and dining offers and the PARKROYAL Darling Harbour, Sydney please contact:

+61 2 9261 1188 or visit parkroyalhotels.com/darlingharbour

For all media enquiries, please contact:

Skye Vadas iD Collective
P: +61 3 8554 4888E: skyev@idcollective.com.au

ABOUT SYDNEY FILM FESTIVAL

From Wednesday 5 June to Sunday 16 June 2019, the 66th Sydney Film Festival offers Sydneysiders another exciting season of cinema amidst a whirlwind of premieres, red-carpet openings, in-depth discussions, international guests and more.

Sydney Film Festival also presents an Official Competition of 12 films that vie for the Sydney Film Prize, a highly respected honour that awards a $60,000 cash prize based on the decision of a jury of international and Australian filmmakers and industry professionals. The Festival is a major event on the New South Wales cultural calendar and is one of the world’s longest-running film festivals.

For more information, visit: sff.org.au.

The 66th Sydney Film Festival is supported by the NSW Government through Create NSW and Destination NSW, the Federal Government through Screen Australia and the City of Sydney. The Festival’s Strategic Partner is the NSW Government via its tourism and major events agency, Destination NSW.