HISTORY
The idea of a dedicated national documentary film festival based in the ACT had been discussed for years, and in 2013 a group of passionate people – led by documentary filmmaker Deborah Kingsland and film curator Simon Weaving – made it happen as part of the Canberra Centenary.
With the first year a strong success, Stronger than Fiction has been growing year on year, with support from EventsACT, as well and several key sponsors. Stronger Than Fiction is now a recognised event on the ACT & national film festival calendar.
Current DOCUMENTARY SERIES
Monthly throughout 2022, Stronger than Fiction will present one of the latest and greatest documentary features from around the world - the most moving stories, the most relevant topics, and the most cutting-edge cinematic craft, accompanied by director Q&As, expert panels, and chats about the films in the Dendy Premium Lounge. Details: https://strongerdocs.com/2022-series-program
PAST PROGRAMS
Image: Deb and Hannah at the 2022 Capital Film Festival.
TEAM
Co-directors - Deborah Kingsland, Hannah de Feyter
Producer - Caitlin Welch, Zora Pang
Website - Josh Paul
Festival Photographer - Anna Mayberry
Co-Founders - Simon Weaving, Deborah Kingsland