My Life Without Steve + Q&A

Event

My Life Without Steve + Q&A is a moving and deeply personal exploration of love, loss and the challenge of rebuilding after profound change.

Directed by Gillian Leahy, this acclaimed Australian documentary unfolds as an intimate essay on grief and memory, reflecting on how the absence of a loved one reshapes everyday life. Blending personal reflection with moments from daily routine, the film captures the quiet realities of living on while holding onto the people who continue to influence through memory.

Rather than offering easy answers, My Life Without Steve invites audiences into a thoughtful and emotionally resonant journey. Its honest portrayal of loss speaks to universal experiences of love, identity and resilience, creating a film that feels both deeply personal and widely relatable.

Celebrated for its lyrical storytelling and emotional depth, the documentary remains a powerful example of autobiographical filmmaking, exploring how memories evolve and how to find ways to carry them forward.

Following the screening, audiences can join director Gillian Leahy for a special Q&A, offering insights into the film's creation, its enduring impact and the personal experiences that shaped this remarkable work.

Living on after love means learning to remember — a tender reflection on grief, endurance and the memories that stay.

Dates & Times
  • Thu 23 Jul 7pm–9pm
Accessibility
  • Actively welcomes people with access needs.
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  • Caters for people who use a wheelchair.
  • Caters for people who are deaf or have hearing loss.
  • Caters for people with sufficient mobility to climb a few steps but who would benefit from fixtures to aid balance. (This includes people using walking frames and mobility aids)
  • An access and inclusion statement is available on the business website.

When

23 Jul

7pm–9pm

Where

National Film and Sound Archive of Australia

1 McCoy Circuit,
Acton ACT 2601

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Price

$19.50 - $22

All tickets incur a $1.50 booking fee

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