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In Conversation with Dale Crawford
Join Screen Presence for a special evening with Writer and Director Dale Crawford, the filmmaker behind the award-winning psychological thriller Lilith.
Based on real-life cases of 'folie à famille'—a contagious psychosis shared by a whole family—Lilith follows a psychology professor who sequesters his family in a high-rise apartment following the murder of his daughter, only to realise no one there can be trusted.
This intimate conversation offers a rare opportunity to hear directly from Dale about what it really takes to make a feature film as an independent filmmaker. The discussion will explore the creative and practical realities of independent production, directing a psychological thriller, and the journey from concept to a completed feature.
Whether you're an emerging filmmaker, film student, or simply love great storytelling, this is an evening not to be missed.
Event Details
🗓 When: Thursday 29 October 2026, 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM (UTC+10)
📍Venue: Chinese Museum 22 Cohen Place, Melbourne VIC 3000
🎟 Click HERE for tickets.
About the Speaker
Dale Crawford is a writer, director, and producer whose independent feature film Lilith has earned multiple Best Feature Film awards globally. Working alongside cinematographer Rudi Siira and producer Robert Chuter, Dale's work is celebrated for its psychological depth and cinematic intensity.
Prepare for the Q&A
Planning to watch Lilith before the conversation? WATCH THE FILM HERE
Come along to celebrate bold independent Australian filmmaking and gain practical insights from an exciting voice shaping the future of cinema.
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