# Sydney Festival Winner 'Time and Tide' Acquired by Inwave Films

The award-winning film "Time and Tide," which took top honors at the Sydney Film Festival, has been picked up for distribution by Paris-based Inwave Films. The deal, announced exclusively by Variety, brings the Australian indie to an international audience through Inwave's network. This acquisition highlights growing interest in festival-winning independent cinema from the Asia-Pacific region.

**Importance:** 3/5

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### Entertainment
- [Variety](https://variety.com/2026/film/news/time-and-tide-inwave-films-sydney-winner-1236814788/) — Fri, 17 Jul 2026 15:37:28 +0000