The Dreamlife of Georgie Stone: ‘I hope there’s more empathy for trans people’

In this interview with transgender Australian actor Georgie Stone and director Maya Newell, we discuss the new doco about Georgie's life.

My interview with actor Georgie Stone and director Maya Newell comes hot on the heels of the local premiere of the new documentary The Dreamlife of Georgie Stone at the Sydney Film Festival and shortly after its world premiere at Tribeca Film Festival on 9 June.

‘I am thrilled to be launching this powerful story of strength and love especially after the election results which show a clear embrace of diversity and care,’ Newell said.

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Silvi Vann-Wall is a Melbourne-based journalist, podcaster, critic and filmmaker who loves frogs and improv comedy. They were the ScreenHub Film Content Lead from 2022 to 2025. Twitter (X): @SilviReports / Bluesky: @silvi.bsky.social‬ / Website: silvireports.com