Are you crewing up for your graduation film? Looking for an editor for your next project? Or casting actors to play your leads? Gold Coast film and screen students are invited to come together for an evening of speed networking and mingling!

Meet other students studying film, screen studies, acting, makeup, media and more from other schools and universities to expand your networks and make new connections for future creative projects.

The evening will include a session of speed networking where you’ll meet 2-3 people at a time before moving on to a new group and new introductions, meeting about two-thirds of the people in the room. After the speed networking stick around for a drink and a chat with those you didn’t meet.

Tickets are $5 (+booking fee) and include a complimentary Burleigh Brewing beer (ages 18+), bookings essential.

This event is open to all students who are currently enrolled in a film school, university, TAFE or college. Part time students are welcome to attend.

When: Thursday 18 July – doors open from 6pm, speed-networking starts at 6.30pm sharp
Where: Basement – HOTA, Home of the Arts, 135 Bundall Road, Surfers Paradise

Tickets on sale now at https://bit.ly/2Ng6YmA.

We hope to see you there!
– Gold Coast Film Festival team

*** Please note: This event is open to students only ***

Supported by City of Gold Coast and Gold Coast Arts and Culture.

Join us for the Australian Premiere of DANGER CLOSE: THE BATTLE OF LONG TAN at Event Cinemas Pacific Fair, supported by the Queensland Government through Screen Queensland and The Gold Coast Film Festival.

Starring an outstanding Australian cast including Travis Fimmel, Luke Bracey, Daniel Webber, Nicholas Hamilton, Stephen Peacock, Alexander England and Richard Roxburgh, DANGER CLOSE: THE BATTLE OF LONG TAN is directed by Kriv Stenders (Red Dog), from a script by BAFTA award-winning Stuart Beattie (Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl, Collateral, Australia). Shot on location in South East Queensland, the film is a nail-biting and dramatic exploration of war illustrating heroism, camaraderie, tragedy and the sacrifice of battle, and is inspired by true events.

Guests for the premiere include veterans, dignitaries, cast and filmmakers. You are invited to view the red carpet arrivals from 3:15pm, followed by a screening to the public from 4:30pm with a special introduction. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this special Australian premiere.

3:15pm – red carpet arrivals
4:30pm – screening with Q&A session (Session SOLD OUT)
4:40pm – screening with extended introduction

`I’m the Dude, so that’s what you call me.’ Burleigh Cinema will showcase cult favourite THE BIG LEBOWSKI on the big screen Thursday 25th of July at Burleigh Brewing!
We have has teamed up with Gold Coast Film Festival to bring you many glorious months of 90’s films at the Burleigh Brewing Outdoor Cinema.

Ever been at the movies and thought ‘you know what would make this better? A refreshing ale.’ No way — us too!
Simply rock up, grab a world class craft beer beverage, choose your style of seating and settle in for uninterrupted filmic goodness. ⠀

THE BIG LEBOWSKI
Burleigh Outdoor Cinema
Thursday 25th July
6:00pm – 10:00pm
Burleigh Brewing Taphouse
Feature film screening around 7:00pm
Free event
18+

Burleigh Taphouse has an array of furniture available on a first come first served basis, however please ensure you bring your favourite blanket for the colder months. In addition to world class craft beer, we’ll also be offering wine and beverages of the non-alcoholic variety. And popcorn of course!

Pssst…Burleigh Cinema is an 18+ affair, so leave the littles at home, and date night like a couple of independently wealthy teenagers. Oh, and if it’s rainy or chilly, we can take the party indoors to our Burleigh Indoor Cinema in the Brewery.

Check out the NEW Burleigh Outdoor Cinema schedule here:
https://burleighbrewing.com.au/burleigh-cinema-new-schedule/

Gold Coast is getting a foodie film festival! 🎥🧀🍷🍜

Over two days in July, HOTA Home of the Arts (in partnership with the Gold Coast Film Festival) will serve up five delectable films about food, a cooking demonstration, wine and cheese tasting and special café offerings.

From a murder mystery set in the picturesque Italian Prosecco region, to a sultry thriller about a German cakemaker, a French documentary about natural winemaking, to a gentle Japanese drama about family cooking and a documentary about an unlikely entrepreneur, these gourmet films are guaranteed to indulge your inner foodie and satisfy those hunger pangs.
. . . . .

SUNDAY 14 JULY 🎬
11am – SOUFRA
Soufra follows the unlikely and wildly inspirational story of intrepid social entrepreneur, Mariam Shaar – a generational refugee who has spent her entire life in the Burj El Barajneh refugee camp just south of Beirut, Lebanon. The film follows Mariam as she sets out against all odds to change her fate by launching a successful catering company, “Soufra,” and then expand it into a food truck business with a diverse team of fellow refugee woman who now share this camp as their home.

Tickets: https://hota.com.au/cinema/soufra-15/

1pm – THE LAST PROSECCO
On the rolling hills where Prosecco grapes are grown, the dashing, opinionated Count Ancillotto – as liberal in his criticism of a nearby factory as he is proud of his family’s heritage of making the finest Prosecco – kills himself with the theatrical flair and style that have marked his life. But the motives for the suicide are puzzling, and the mystery deepens when a couple of the Count’s enemies are gunned down. Portly police inspector Stucky, a seemingly bumbling outsider, is assigned to the baffling case – in which the main suspect is a dead man.

The trail leads Stucky to a fight for the protection of the area involving gravediggers, innkeepers and a secretive Prosecco club. With a strong environmental message, this bubbly mystery captures the conflict between profit and quality.

Followed by Wine & Cheese tasting on HOTA Café Deck. Enjoy a relaxed Prosecco tasting session hosted by wine company Red & White. Taste and savour three wines, accompanied by a selection of gourmet cheeses and savouries. Then enjoy a glass of your favourite.

Tickets: https://hota.com.au/cinema/the-last-prosecco/

SUNDAY 28 JULY 🎬
10.30am – THE CAKEMAKER
Tomas is an expert pastry chef with a successful business in Berlin. Into his life walks married Israel businessman, Oren. The two begin a passionate, all-consuming affair and, for a time, are blissfully happy. When Oren fails to show up for one of their scheduled visits, Tomas learns that he was killed back home. Consumed by grief he closes shop and sets off to Jerusalem where he tracks down Oren’s widow, Anat. Rather than revealing who he is, Tomas infiltrates himself into her life, slowly but surely taking on the role of her deceased husband. Elevated by commanding performances from the two leads, The Cakemaker is a sensual and intriguing look at the surprising and mysterious ways grief can manifest.

Head to the HOTA Café after the film and enjoy some handmade German treats! A coffee and cake on the HOTA Café deck is the perfect way to enhance your cinema experience.

Tickets: https://hota.com.au/cinema/the-cakemaker-m/

12.45pm – RAMEN SHOP
Masato (Takumi Saito), a ramen chef from Takasaki, was born to a Japanese father and a Singapore mother. Masato’s parents met in Singapore but he was raised in Japan, so he never knew the Singaporean side of his family. Prompted by his emotionally-distant father’s death, he embarks on a culinary journey to the Lion City to trace his roots.

With the help of a local food blogger, Masato searches for his grandmother’s bak kut teh restaurant. However, all he has are vague childhood memories and his late mother’s diary. Can he uncover more than just delicious recipes?

Followed by a Ramen Cooking Demonstration + Tasting. Go behind the scenes and watch expert HOTA chefs prepare different traditional ramen dishes. Pick up tips and tricks to take home and perfect your home ramen making, all while enjoying delectable tastings of each dish and a beverage.

Tickets: https://hota.com.au/cinema/ramen-shop-15/

5.15pm – WINE CALLING
This sparkling documentary introduces us to a small but dedicated group of wine growers in the south of France, intent on developing natural methods of wine production. Over one year we follow these pioneers, from the harvest to the bottling, as they lead a rising global movement in the quest for taste and sustainability.

Plan ahead and come for a cheese plate and wine, before or after the film at the HOTA Cafe.

Tickets: https://hota.com.au/cinema/wine-calling-15/

Explore the Foodie Film Festival program at https://hota.com.au/foodie-film-festival/.

Gold Coast is getting a foodie film festival! 🎥🧀🍷🍜

Over two days in July, HOTA Home of the Arts (in partnership with the Gold Coast Film Festival) will serve up five delectable films about food, a cooking demonstration, wine and cheese tasting and special café offerings.

From a murder mystery set in the picturesque Italian Prosecco region, to a sultry thriller about a German cakemaker, a French documentary about natural winemaking, to a gentle Japanese drama about family cooking and a documentary about an unlikely entrepreneur, these gourmet films are guaranteed to indulge your inner foodie and satisfy those hunger pangs.
. . . . .

SUNDAY 14 JULY 🎬
11am – SOUFRA
Soufra follows the unlikely and wildly inspirational story of intrepid social entrepreneur, Mariam Shaar – a generational refugee who has spent her entire life in the Burj El Barajneh refugee camp just south of Beirut, Lebanon. The film follows Mariam as she sets out against all odds to change her fate by launching a successful catering company, “Soufra,” and then expand it into a food truck business with a diverse team of fellow refugee woman who now share this camp as their home.

Tickets: https://hota.com.au/cinema/soufra-15/

1pm – THE LAST PROSECCO
On the rolling hills where Prosecco grapes are grown, the dashing, opinionated Count Ancillotto – as liberal in his criticism of a nearby factory as he is proud of his family’s heritage of making the finest Prosecco – kills himself with the theatrical flair and style that have marked his life. But the motives for the suicide are puzzling, and the mystery deepens when a couple of the Count’s enemies are gunned down. Portly police inspector Stucky, a seemingly bumbling outsider, is assigned to the baffling case – in which the main suspect is a dead man.

The trail leads Stucky to a fight for the protection of the area involving gravediggers, innkeepers and a secretive Prosecco club. With a strong environmental message, this bubbly mystery captures the conflict between profit and quality.

Followed by Wine & Cheese tasting on HOTA Café Deck. Enjoy a relaxed Prosecco tasting session hosted by wine company Red & White. Taste and savour three wines, accompanied by a selection of gourmet cheeses and savouries. Then enjoy a glass of your favourite.

Tickets: https://hota.com.au/cinema/the-last-prosecco/

SUNDAY 28 JULY 🎬
10.30am – THE CAKEMAKER
Tomas is an expert pastry chef with a successful business in Berlin. Into his life walks married Israel businessman, Oren. The two begin a passionate, all-consuming affair and, for a time, are blissfully happy. When Oren fails to show up for one of their scheduled visits, Tomas learns that he was killed back home. Consumed by grief he closes shop and sets off to Jerusalem where he tracks down Oren’s widow, Anat. Rather than revealing who he is, Tomas infiltrates himself into her life, slowly but surely taking on the role of her deceased husband. Elevated by commanding performances from the two leads, The Cakemaker is a sensual and intriguing look at the surprising and mysterious ways grief can manifest.

Head to the HOTA Café after the film and enjoy some handmade German treats! A coffee and cake on the HOTA Café deck is the perfect way to enhance your cinema experience.

Tickets: https://hota.com.au/cinema/the-cakemaker-m/

12.45pm – RAMEN SHOP
Masato (Takumi Saito), a ramen chef from Takasaki, was born to a Japanese father and a Singapore mother. Masato’s parents met in Singapore but he was raised in Japan, so he never knew the Singaporean side of his family. Prompted by his emotionally-distant father’s death, he embarks on a culinary journey to the Lion City to trace his roots.

With the help of a local food blogger, Masato searches for his grandmother’s bak kut teh restaurant. However, all he has are vague childhood memories and his late mother’s diary. Can he uncover more than just delicious recipes?

Followed by a Ramen Cooking Demonstration + Tasting. Go behind the scenes and watch expert HOTA chefs prepare different traditional ramen dishes. Pick up tips and tricks to take home and perfect your home ramen making, all while enjoying delectable tastings of each dish and a beverage.

Tickets: https://hota.com.au/cinema/ramen-shop-15/

5.15pm – WINE CALLING
This sparkling documentary introduces us to a small but dedicated group of wine growers in the south of France, intent on developing natural methods of wine production. Over one year we follow these pioneers, from the harvest to the bottling, as they lead a rising global movement in the quest for taste and sustainability.

Plan ahead and come for a cheese plate and wine, before or after the film at the HOTA Cafe.

Tickets: https://hota.com.au/cinema/wine-calling-15/

Explore the Foodie Film Festival program at https://hota.com.au/foodie-film-festival/.

Gold Coast is getting a foodie film festival! 🎥🧀🍷🍜

Over two days in July, HOTA Home of the Arts (in partnership with the Gold Coast Film Festival) will serve up five delectable films about food, a cooking demonstration, wine and cheese tasting and special café offerings.

From a murder mystery set in the picturesque Italian Prosecco region, to a sultry thriller about a German cakemaker, a French documentary about natural winemaking, to a gentle Japanese drama about family cooking and a documentary about an unlikely entrepreneur, these gourmet films are guaranteed to indulge your inner foodie and satisfy those hunger pangs.
. . . . .

SUNDAY 14 JULY 🎬
11am – SOUFRA
Soufra follows the unlikely and wildly inspirational story of intrepid social entrepreneur, Mariam Shaar – a generational refugee who has spent her entire life in the Burj El Barajneh refugee camp just south of Beirut, Lebanon. The film follows Mariam as she sets out against all odds to change her fate by launching a successful catering company, “Soufra,” and then expand it into a food truck business with a diverse team of fellow refugee woman who now share this camp as their home.

Tickets: https://hota.com.au/cinema/soufra-15/

1pm – THE LAST PROSECCO
On the rolling hills where Prosecco grapes are grown, the dashing, opinionated Count Ancillotto – as liberal in his criticism of a nearby factory as he is proud of his family’s heritage of making the finest Prosecco – kills himself with the theatrical flair and style that have marked his life. But the motives for the suicide are puzzling, and the mystery deepens when a couple of the Count’s enemies are gunned down. Portly police inspector Stucky, a seemingly bumbling outsider, is assigned to the baffling case – in which the main suspect is a dead man.

The trail leads Stucky to a fight for the protection of the area involving gravediggers, innkeepers and a secretive Prosecco club. With a strong environmental message, this bubbly mystery captures the conflict between profit and quality.

Followed by Wine & Cheese tasting on HOTA Café Deck. Enjoy a relaxed Prosecco tasting session hosted by wine company Red & White. Taste and savour three wines, accompanied by a selection of gourmet cheeses and savouries. Then enjoy a glass of your favourite.

Tickets: https://hota.com.au/cinema/the-last-prosecco/

SUNDAY 28 JULY 🎬
10.30am – THE CAKEMAKER
Tomas is an expert pastry chef with a successful business in Berlin. Into his life walks married Israel businessman, Oren. The two begin a passionate, all-consuming affair and, for a time, are blissfully happy. When Oren fails to show up for one of their scheduled visits, Tomas learns that he was killed back home. Consumed by grief he closes shop and sets off to Jerusalem where he tracks down Oren’s widow, Anat. Rather than revealing who he is, Tomas infiltrates himself into her life, slowly but surely taking on the role of her deceased husband. Elevated by commanding performances from the two leads, The Cakemaker is a sensual and intriguing look at the surprising and mysterious ways grief can manifest.

Head to the HOTA Café after the film and enjoy some handmade German treats! A coffee and cake on the HOTA Café deck is the perfect way to enhance your cinema experience.

Tickets: https://hota.com.au/cinema/the-cakemaker-m/

12.45pm – RAMEN SHOP
Masato (Takumi Saito), a ramen chef from Takasaki, was born to a Japanese father and a Singapore mother. Masato’s parents met in Singapore but he was raised in Japan, so he never knew the Singaporean side of his family. Prompted by his emotionally-distant father’s death, he embarks on a culinary journey to the Lion City to trace his roots.

With the help of a local food blogger, Masato searches for his grandmother’s bak kut teh restaurant. However, all he has are vague childhood memories and his late mother’s diary. Can he uncover more than just delicious recipes?

Followed by a Ramen Cooking Demonstration + Tasting. Go behind the scenes and watch expert HOTA chefs prepare different traditional ramen dishes. Pick up tips and tricks to take home and perfect your home ramen making, all while enjoying delectable tastings of each dish and a beverage.

Tickets: https://hota.com.au/cinema/ramen-shop-15/

5.15pm – WINE CALLING
This sparkling documentary introduces us to a small but dedicated group of wine growers in the south of France, intent on developing natural methods of wine production. Over one year we follow these pioneers, from the harvest to the bottling, as they lead a rising global movement in the quest for taste and sustainability.

Plan ahead and come for a cheese plate and wine, before or after the film at the HOTA Cafe.

Tickets: https://hota.com.au/cinema/wine-calling-15/

Explore the Foodie Film Festival program at https://hota.com.au/foodie-film-festival/.