Time And Tide | In Conversation with Vee Shi & Nicholson Ren
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Screen Presence In Conversation: Time & TideJoin Screen Presence for a special evening with Director Vee Shi and Producer/Cinematographer Nicholson Ren, the creative team behind the award-winning documentary Time & Tide.
Following its world premiere in competition at Visions du Réel, winning the Documentary Australia Award at the Sydney Film Festival, and screening at the Melbourne International Film Festival (MIFF), Time & Tide has quickly established itself as one of Australia's most celebrated new documentaries.
This intimate conversation offers a rare opportunity to hear directly from the filmmakers as they discuss the making of their remarkable debut feature, their creative partnership, and the journey from concept to international festival recognition. The discussion will explore the creative and practical realities of documentary filmmaking, collaboration, cinematography, and bringing an independent Australian film to audiences around the world.
Whether you're a filmmaker, film student, documentary enthusiast, or simply love great storytelling, this is an evening not to be missed.
Event Details
Date: Thursday 27 August
Venue: Chinese Museum
22 Cohen Place, Melbourne
About the Speakers
Vee Shi is an award-winning writer and director whose debut feature documentary Time & Tide has received international acclaim, premiering at Visions du Réel before winning the Documentary Australia Award at the Sydney Film Festival.
Nicholson Ren is a producer and cinematographer whose work spans acclaimed independent films and major studio productions. His collaboration on Time & Tide reflects a distinctive visual approach and a commitment to powerful documentary storytelling.
Special Offer
Planning to see Time & Tide at MIFF before the conversation?
MIFF Screening
Saturday 8 August, 3:45 PM
ACMI 1
Use the exclusive code TTSCREENPRES to receive 15% off full-price tickets for the 8 August screening (subject to availability).
Come along to celebrate bold new Australian documentary filmmaking and gain insights from two exciting voices shaping the future of cinema.
Date
Thursday 27 August 2026 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM (UTC+10)Location
Chinese Museum
22 Cohen Place, Melbourne VIC 3000
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