The Soft Sticks Podcast returns for 2026
26 February 2026
The Soft Sticks Podcast, presented by Adelaide Independent Film Festival, returns for a new season.
Hear from artistic directors at prestigious film festivals, along with award-winning screenwriters, producers, sound designers, directors, animators and more!
New episodes will be released monthly from January to July. From August to October, the podcast will be placed on hold as preparations get underway for the upcoming edition of the Adelaide Independent Film Festival.
The first episode for 2026 is with Kirsty Stark, an Emmy award winning producer and the Deputy Chair of The Mercury.
“[…] what are all the reasons that they’re not going to choose us? Where are our holes? Where are our gaps?” - Kirsty Stark
Listen to Kirsty’s episode below.