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Photos: The King’s Speech Sydney premiere

IF went along to the premiere of The King's Speech at the Dendy Opera Quays on December 13. The film is already generating Oscar buzz, particularly for Colin Firth's performance as George VI.

Check out the behind the scenes of the red carpet.

The King's Speech director Tom Hooper.

Theatre director Neil Armfield.

Geoffrey Rush.

Geoffrey Rush being interviewed on the red carpet. 

 Tom Hooper and Paramount Pictures Australia boss Mike Selwyn.

 Businessman (and the father of The King's Speech producer Emile Sherman) Brian Sherman and wife Gene Sherman

Ray Martin.

 The filmmaker behind the award-winning Samson & Delilah: Warwick Thornton.

Foxtel boss Kim Williams.