The Gold Coast Film Festival strives to be Queensland’s premier showcase event for feature films with a strong emphasis on year round public interactivity and encouraging, promoting and assisting Australian film making talent
Gold Coast (Dec 6, 2019 + April 15-26, 2020)
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Festevent Details
The Gold Coast Film Festival will run from 15-26 April, 2020, bringing film to life across the Gold Coast. π₯πΏ The Gold Coast Film Festival will feature 100+ films, panels, parties
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Festevent Details
The Gold Coast Film Festival will run from 15-26 April, 2020, bringing film to life across the Gold Coast. π₯πΏ
The Gold Coast Film Festival will feature 100+ films, panels, parties and events at 10+ locations on the Gold Coast, from Coomera in the north to Coolangatta in the south.
Walk the red carpet on opening night alongside actors, filmmakers and film crew. Learn from Australia’s leading producers, writers and directors in intimate seminars and workshops. Be captivated by internationally acclaimed dramas, comedies and genre films, local indie gems, engaging documentaries, family features, and the scariest horror films.
Save the date for these special events as part of the 2020 program:
β¨ OPENING NIGHT
Wednesday 15 April – HOTA, Home of the Arts
A festival highlight! Don’t miss the red carpet arrivals, premiere film screening and VIP afterparty to launch the 2020 Gold Coast Film Festival.
β¨ SCREEN INDUSTRY GALA AWARDS
Thursday 16 April – Movie World
A dazzling awards night bringing together Queensland screen industry businesses and supporters to recognise and celebrate the achievements of award winners and finalists – with the national screen industry award The Chauvel Award at its heart. Presented in partnership with Movie World.
β¨ WOMEN IN FILM LUNCH
Friday 17 April – Bazaar, QT Gold Coast
An afternoon of insightful speakers and networking to celebrate women in film and television in Australia, alongside a sumptuous seafood buffet and three-hour drinks package in the gorgeous surrounds of Bazaar at QT Gold Coast, presented by Screen Queensland. In partnership with QT Gold Coast and ABC Gold Coast.
β¨ SIPFEST: SHORTS IN PARADISE FESTIVAL
Saturday 18 April – Surfers Paradise Beach
Free short film festival on the sand of the iconic Surfers Paradise beach with $8,000 in cash awarded to filmmakers, including the People’s Choice Award voted for by the audience on the night. Presented in partnership with Surfers Paradise Alliance.
β¨ GOLD COAST MOVIE LOCATIONS TOUR
Sunday 19 & Sunday 26 April – Departs HOTA, Home of the Arts
Go behind-the-scenes with Australia’s first movie location tour! This 3-hour guided bus tour is jam-packed with film locations made famous by both international blockbusters and Australian classics and is filled with behind-the-scenes stories, interviews with Queensland filmmakers, and celebrity hotspots.
β¨ CLOSING NIGHT
Sunday 26 April – HOTA Home of the Arts
Thatβs a wrap! Join us in celebrating the end of the 2020 Gold Coast Film Festival.
Gold Coast Film Festival’s full program of films, panels and events will be announced in March, 2020. ποΈ
For festival information, visit www.gcfilmfestival.com
The Gold Coast Film Festival is supported by the Queensland Government through Screen Queensland and Tourism and Events Queensland. The Gold Coast Film Festival is supported by the City of Gold Coast.
Time
(Wednesday) 9:00 am - 10:00 pm
Location
Gold Coast, Queensland
Festevent Details
The Gold Coast Film Festival will run from 15-26 April, 2020, bringing film to life across the Gold Coast. π₯πΏ The Gold Coast Film Festival will feature 100+ films, panels, parties
more
Festevent Details
The Gold Coast Film Festival will run from 15-26 April, 2020, bringing film to life across the Gold Coast. π₯πΏ
The Gold Coast Film Festival will feature 100+ films, panels, parties and events at 10+ locations on the Gold Coast, from Coomera in the north to Coolangatta in the south.
Walk the red carpet on opening night alongside actors, filmmakers and film crew. Learn from Australia’s leading producers, writers and directors in intimate seminars and workshops. Be captivated by internationally acclaimed dramas, comedies and genre films, local indie gems, engaging documentaries, family features, and the scariest horror films.
Save the date for these special events as part of the 2020 program:
β¨ OPENING NIGHT
Wednesday 15 April – HOTA, Home of the Arts
A festival highlight! Don’t miss the red carpet arrivals, premiere film screening and VIP afterparty to launch the 2020 Gold Coast Film Festival.
β¨ SCREEN INDUSTRY GALA AWARDS
Thursday 16 April – Movie World
A dazzling awards night bringing together Queensland screen industry businesses and supporters to recognise and celebrate the achievements of award winners and finalists – with the national screen industry award The Chauvel Award at its heart. Presented in partnership with Movie World.
β¨ WOMEN IN FILM LUNCH
Friday 17 April – Bazaar, QT Gold Coast
An afternoon of insightful speakers and networking to celebrate women in film and television in Australia, alongside a sumptuous seafood buffet and three-hour drinks package in the gorgeous surrounds of Bazaar at QT Gold Coast, presented by Screen Queensland. In partnership with QT Gold Coast and ABC Gold Coast.
β¨ SIPFEST: SHORTS IN PARADISE FESTIVAL
Saturday 18 April – Surfers Paradise Beach
Free short film festival on the sand of the iconic Surfers Paradise beach with $8,000 in cash awarded to filmmakers, including the People’s Choice Award voted for by the audience on the night. Presented in partnership with Surfers Paradise Alliance.
β¨ GOLD COAST MOVIE LOCATIONS TOUR
Sunday 19 & Sunday 26 April – Departs HOTA, Home of the Arts
Go behind-the-scenes with Australia’s first movie location tour! This 3-hour guided bus tour is jam-packed with film locations made famous by both international blockbusters and Australian classics and is filled with behind-the-scenes stories, interviews with Queensland filmmakers, and celebrity hotspots.
β¨ CLOSING NIGHT
Sunday 26 April – HOTA Home of the Arts
Thatβs a wrap! Join us in celebrating the end of the 2020 Gold Coast Film Festival.
Gold Coast Film Festival’s full program of films, panels and events will be announced in March, 2020. ποΈ
For festival information, visit www.gcfilmfestival.com
The Gold Coast Film Festival is supported by the Queensland Government through Screen Queensland and Tourism and Events Queensland. The Gold Coast Film Festival is supported by the City of Gold Coast.
Time
(Thursday) 9:00 am - 10:00 pm
Location
Gold Coast, Queensland
Festevent Details
The Gold Coast Film Festival will run from 15-26 April, 2020, bringing film to life across the Gold Coast. π₯πΏ The Gold Coast Film Festival will feature 100+ films, panels, parties
more
Festevent Details
The Gold Coast Film Festival will run from 15-26 April, 2020, bringing film to life across the Gold Coast. π₯πΏ
The Gold Coast Film Festival will feature 100+ films, panels, parties and events at 10+ locations on the Gold Coast, from Coomera in the north to Coolangatta in the south.
Walk the red carpet on opening night alongside actors, filmmakers and film crew. Learn from Australia’s leading producers, writers and directors in intimate seminars and workshops. Be captivated by internationally acclaimed dramas, comedies and genre films, local indie gems, engaging documentaries, family features, and the scariest horror films.
Save the date for these special events as part of the 2020 program:
β¨ OPENING NIGHT
Wednesday 15 April – HOTA, Home of the Arts
A festival highlight! Don’t miss the red carpet arrivals, premiere film screening and VIP afterparty to launch the 2020 Gold Coast Film Festival.
β¨ SCREEN INDUSTRY GALA AWARDS
Thursday 16 April – Movie World
A dazzling awards night bringing together Queensland screen industry businesses and supporters to recognise and celebrate the achievements of award winners and finalists – with the national screen industry award The Chauvel Award at its heart. Presented in partnership with Movie World.
β¨ WOMEN IN FILM LUNCH
Friday 17 April – Bazaar, QT Gold Coast
An afternoon of insightful speakers and networking to celebrate women in film and television in Australia, alongside a sumptuous seafood buffet and three-hour drinks package in the gorgeous surrounds of Bazaar at QT Gold Coast, presented by Screen Queensland. In partnership with QT Gold Coast and ABC Gold Coast.
β¨ SIPFEST: SHORTS IN PARADISE FESTIVAL
Saturday 18 April – Surfers Paradise Beach
Free short film festival on the sand of the iconic Surfers Paradise beach with $8,000 in cash awarded to filmmakers, including the People’s Choice Award voted for by the audience on the night. Presented in partnership with Surfers Paradise Alliance.
β¨ GOLD COAST MOVIE LOCATIONS TOUR
Sunday 19 & Sunday 26 April – Departs HOTA, Home of the Arts
Go behind-the-scenes with Australia’s first movie location tour! This 3-hour guided bus tour is jam-packed with film locations made famous by both international blockbusters and Australian classics and is filled with behind-the-scenes stories, interviews with Queensland filmmakers, and celebrity hotspots.
β¨ CLOSING NIGHT
Sunday 26 April – HOTA Home of the Arts
Thatβs a wrap! Join us in celebrating the end of the 2020 Gold Coast Film Festival.
Gold Coast Film Festival’s full program of films, panels and events will be announced in March, 2020. ποΈ
For festival information, visit www.gcfilmfestival.com
The Gold Coast Film Festival is supported by the Queensland Government through Screen Queensland and Tourism and Events Queensland. The Gold Coast Film Festival is supported by the City of Gold Coast.
Time
(Friday) 9:00 am - 10:00 pm
Location
Gold Coast, Queensland
Festevent Details
The Gold Coast Film Festival will run from 15-26 April, 2020, bringing film to life across the Gold Coast. π₯πΏ The Gold Coast Film Festival will feature 100+ films, panels, parties
more
Festevent Details
The Gold Coast Film Festival will run from 15-26 April, 2020, bringing film to life across the Gold Coast. π₯πΏ
The Gold Coast Film Festival will feature 100+ films, panels, parties and events at 10+ locations on the Gold Coast, from Coomera in the north to Coolangatta in the south.
Walk the red carpet on opening night alongside actors, filmmakers and film crew. Learn from Australia’s leading producers, writers and directors in intimate seminars and workshops. Be captivated by internationally acclaimed dramas, comedies and genre films, local indie gems, engaging documentaries, family features, and the scariest horror films.
Save the date for these special events as part of the 2020 program:
β¨ OPENING NIGHT
Wednesday 15 April – HOTA, Home of the Arts
A festival highlight! Don’t miss the red carpet arrivals, premiere film screening and VIP afterparty to launch the 2020 Gold Coast Film Festival.
β¨ SCREEN INDUSTRY GALA AWARDS
Thursday 16 April – Movie World
A dazzling awards night bringing together Queensland screen industry businesses and supporters to recognise and celebrate the achievements of award winners and finalists – with the national screen industry award The Chauvel Award at its heart. Presented in partnership with Movie World.
β¨ WOMEN IN FILM LUNCH
Friday 17 April – Bazaar, QT Gold Coast
An afternoon of insightful speakers and networking to celebrate women in film and television in Australia, alongside a sumptuous seafood buffet and three-hour drinks package in the gorgeous surrounds of Bazaar at QT Gold Coast, presented by Screen Queensland. In partnership with QT Gold Coast and ABC Gold Coast.
β¨ SIPFEST: SHORTS IN PARADISE FESTIVAL
Saturday 18 April – Surfers Paradise Beach
Free short film festival on the sand of the iconic Surfers Paradise beach with $8,000 in cash awarded to filmmakers, including the People’s Choice Award voted for by the audience on the night. Presented in partnership with Surfers Paradise Alliance.
β¨ GOLD COAST MOVIE LOCATIONS TOUR
Sunday 19 & Sunday 26 April – Departs HOTA, Home of the Arts
Go behind-the-scenes with Australia’s first movie location tour! This 3-hour guided bus tour is jam-packed with film locations made famous by both international blockbusters and Australian classics and is filled with behind-the-scenes stories, interviews with Queensland filmmakers, and celebrity hotspots.
β¨ CLOSING NIGHT
Sunday 26 April – HOTA Home of the Arts
Thatβs a wrap! Join us in celebrating the end of the 2020 Gold Coast Film Festival.
Gold Coast Film Festival’s full program of films, panels and events will be announced in March, 2020. ποΈ
For festival information, visit www.gcfilmfestival.com
The Gold Coast Film Festival is supported by the Queensland Government through Screen Queensland and Tourism and Events Queensland. The Gold Coast Film Festival is supported by the City of Gold Coast.
Time
(Saturday) 9:00 am - 10:00 pm
Location
Gold Coast, Queensland
Festevent Details
The Festival of Film, Music and Dance is a celebration of the evolving film industry on the Gold Coast, featuring short films from some of Australiaβs most talented filmmakers, incredible
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Festevent Details
The Festival of Film, Music and Dance is a celebration of the evolving film industry on the Gold Coast, featuring short films from some of Australiaβs most talented filmmakers, incredible live musical performances and memorable movie dance routines.
SIPFest Shorts in Paradise Festival, the only place you can catch films on the beach, will delight audiences with cinematic masterpieces created by filmmakers from around the country and several international entrants. The films will be judged by a panel of industry experts and prizing awarded across eight categories, including Best Film and Peopleβs Choice β where the audience can cast their vote on the night.
Stay tuned for more info.
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Time
18 (Saturday) 3:00 pm - 19 (Sunday) 9:00 pm
Location
Visit Surfers Paradise
Surfers Paradise Beach
Festevent Details
The Gold Coast Film Festival will run from 15-26 April, 2020, bringing film to life across the Gold Coast. π₯πΏ The Gold Coast Film Festival will feature 100+ films, panels, parties
more
Festevent Details
The Gold Coast Film Festival will run from 15-26 April, 2020, bringing film to life across the Gold Coast. π₯πΏ
The Gold Coast Film Festival will feature 100+ films, panels, parties and events at 10+ locations on the Gold Coast, from Coomera in the north to Coolangatta in the south.
Walk the red carpet on opening night alongside actors, filmmakers and film crew. Learn from Australia’s leading producers, writers and directors in intimate seminars and workshops. Be captivated by internationally acclaimed dramas, comedies and genre films, local indie gems, engaging documentaries, family features, and the scariest horror films.
Save the date for these special events as part of the 2020 program:
β¨ OPENING NIGHT
Wednesday 15 April – HOTA, Home of the Arts
A festival highlight! Don’t miss the red carpet arrivals, premiere film screening and VIP afterparty to launch the 2020 Gold Coast Film Festival.
β¨ SCREEN INDUSTRY GALA AWARDS
Thursday 16 April – Movie World
A dazzling awards night bringing together Queensland screen industry businesses and supporters to recognise and celebrate the achievements of award winners and finalists – with the national screen industry award The Chauvel Award at its heart. Presented in partnership with Movie World.
β¨ WOMEN IN FILM LUNCH
Friday 17 April – Bazaar, QT Gold Coast
An afternoon of insightful speakers and networking to celebrate women in film and television in Australia, alongside a sumptuous seafood buffet and three-hour drinks package in the gorgeous surrounds of Bazaar at QT Gold Coast, presented by Screen Queensland. In partnership with QT Gold Coast and ABC Gold Coast.
β¨ SIPFEST: SHORTS IN PARADISE FESTIVAL
Saturday 18 April – Surfers Paradise Beach
Free short film festival on the sand of the iconic Surfers Paradise beach with $8,000 in cash awarded to filmmakers, including the People’s Choice Award voted for by the audience on the night. Presented in partnership with Surfers Paradise Alliance.
β¨ GOLD COAST MOVIE LOCATIONS TOUR
Sunday 19 & Sunday 26 April – Departs HOTA, Home of the Arts
Go behind-the-scenes with Australia’s first movie location tour! This 3-hour guided bus tour is jam-packed with film locations made famous by both international blockbusters and Australian classics and is filled with behind-the-scenes stories, interviews with Queensland filmmakers, and celebrity hotspots.
β¨ CLOSING NIGHT
Sunday 26 April – HOTA Home of the Arts
Thatβs a wrap! Join us in celebrating the end of the 2020 Gold Coast Film Festival.
Gold Coast Film Festival’s full program of films, panels and events will be announced in March, 2020. ποΈ
For festival information, visit www.gcfilmfestival.com
The Gold Coast Film Festival is supported by the Queensland Government through Screen Queensland and Tourism and Events Queensland. The Gold Coast Film Festival is supported by the City of Gold Coast.
Time
(Sunday) 9:00 am - 10:00 pm
Location
Gold Coast, Queensland
Festevent Details
The Gold Coast Film Festival will run from 15-26 April, 2020, bringing film to life across the Gold Coast. π₯πΏ The Gold Coast Film Festival will feature 100+ films, panels, parties
more
Festevent Details
The Gold Coast Film Festival will run from 15-26 April, 2020, bringing film to life across the Gold Coast. π₯πΏ
The Gold Coast Film Festival will feature 100+ films, panels, parties and events at 10+ locations on the Gold Coast, from Coomera in the north to Coolangatta in the south.
Walk the red carpet on opening night alongside actors, filmmakers and film crew. Learn from Australia’s leading producers, writers and directors in intimate seminars and workshops. Be captivated by internationally acclaimed dramas, comedies and genre films, local indie gems, engaging documentaries, family features, and the scariest horror films.
Save the date for these special events as part of the 2020 program:
β¨ OPENING NIGHT
Wednesday 15 April – HOTA, Home of the Arts
A festival highlight! Don’t miss the red carpet arrivals, premiere film screening and VIP afterparty to launch the 2020 Gold Coast Film Festival.
β¨ SCREEN INDUSTRY GALA AWARDS
Thursday 16 April – Movie World
A dazzling awards night bringing together Queensland screen industry businesses and supporters to recognise and celebrate the achievements of award winners and finalists – with the national screen industry award The Chauvel Award at its heart. Presented in partnership with Movie World.
β¨ WOMEN IN FILM LUNCH
Friday 17 April – Bazaar, QT Gold Coast
An afternoon of insightful speakers and networking to celebrate women in film and television in Australia, alongside a sumptuous seafood buffet and three-hour drinks package in the gorgeous surrounds of Bazaar at QT Gold Coast, presented by Screen Queensland. In partnership with QT Gold Coast and ABC Gold Coast.
β¨ SIPFEST: SHORTS IN PARADISE FESTIVAL
Saturday 18 April – Surfers Paradise Beach
Free short film festival on the sand of the iconic Surfers Paradise beach with $8,000 in cash awarded to filmmakers, including the People’s Choice Award voted for by the audience on the night. Presented in partnership with Surfers Paradise Alliance.
β¨ GOLD COAST MOVIE LOCATIONS TOUR
Sunday 19 & Sunday 26 April – Departs HOTA, Home of the Arts
Go behind-the-scenes with Australia’s first movie location tour! This 3-hour guided bus tour is jam-packed with film locations made famous by both international blockbusters and Australian classics and is filled with behind-the-scenes stories, interviews with Queensland filmmakers, and celebrity hotspots.
β¨ CLOSING NIGHT
Sunday 26 April – HOTA Home of the Arts
Thatβs a wrap! Join us in celebrating the end of the 2020 Gold Coast Film Festival.
Gold Coast Film Festival’s full program of films, panels and events will be announced in March, 2020. ποΈ
For festival information, visit www.gcfilmfestival.com
The Gold Coast Film Festival is supported by the Queensland Government through Screen Queensland and Tourism and Events Queensland. The Gold Coast Film Festival is supported by the City of Gold Coast.
Time
(Monday) 9:00 am - 10:00 pm
Location
Gold Coast, Queensland
Festevent Details
The Gold Coast Film Festival will run from 15-26 April, 2020, bringing film to life across the Gold Coast. π₯πΏ The Gold Coast Film Festival will feature 100+ films, panels, parties
more
Festevent Details
The Gold Coast Film Festival will run from 15-26 April, 2020, bringing film to life across the Gold Coast. π₯πΏ
The Gold Coast Film Festival will feature 100+ films, panels, parties and events at 10+ locations on the Gold Coast, from Coomera in the north to Coolangatta in the south.
Walk the red carpet on opening night alongside actors, filmmakers and film crew. Learn from Australia’s leading producers, writers and directors in intimate seminars and workshops. Be captivated by internationally acclaimed dramas, comedies and genre films, local indie gems, engaging documentaries, family features, and the scariest horror films.
Save the date for these special events as part of the 2020 program:
β¨ OPENING NIGHT
Wednesday 15 April – HOTA, Home of the Arts
A festival highlight! Don’t miss the red carpet arrivals, premiere film screening and VIP afterparty to launch the 2020 Gold Coast Film Festival.
β¨ SCREEN INDUSTRY GALA AWARDS
Thursday 16 April – Movie World
A dazzling awards night bringing together Queensland screen industry businesses and supporters to recognise and celebrate the achievements of award winners and finalists – with the national screen industry award The Chauvel Award at its heart. Presented in partnership with Movie World.
β¨ WOMEN IN FILM LUNCH
Friday 17 April – Bazaar, QT Gold Coast
An afternoon of insightful speakers and networking to celebrate women in film and television in Australia, alongside a sumptuous seafood buffet and three-hour drinks package in the gorgeous surrounds of Bazaar at QT Gold Coast, presented by Screen Queensland. In partnership with QT Gold Coast and ABC Gold Coast.
β¨ SIPFEST: SHORTS IN PARADISE FESTIVAL
Saturday 18 April – Surfers Paradise Beach
Free short film festival on the sand of the iconic Surfers Paradise beach with $8,000 in cash awarded to filmmakers, including the People’s Choice Award voted for by the audience on the night. Presented in partnership with Surfers Paradise Alliance.
β¨ GOLD COAST MOVIE LOCATIONS TOUR
Sunday 19 & Sunday 26 April – Departs HOTA, Home of the Arts
Go behind-the-scenes with Australia’s first movie location tour! This 3-hour guided bus tour is jam-packed with film locations made famous by both international blockbusters and Australian classics and is filled with behind-the-scenes stories, interviews with Queensland filmmakers, and celebrity hotspots.
β¨ CLOSING NIGHT
Sunday 26 April – HOTA Home of the Arts
Thatβs a wrap! Join us in celebrating the end of the 2020 Gold Coast Film Festival.
Gold Coast Film Festival’s full program of films, panels and events will be announced in March, 2020. ποΈ
For festival information, visit www.gcfilmfestival.com
The Gold Coast Film Festival is supported by the Queensland Government through Screen Queensland and Tourism and Events Queensland. The Gold Coast Film Festival is supported by the City of Gold Coast.
Time
(Tuesday) 9:00 am - 10:00 pm
Location
Gold Coast, Queensland
Festevent Details
The Gold Coast Film Festival will run from 15-26 April, 2020, bringing film to life across the Gold Coast. π₯πΏ The Gold Coast Film Festival will feature 100+ films, panels, parties
more
Festevent Details
The Gold Coast Film Festival will run from 15-26 April, 2020, bringing film to life across the Gold Coast. π₯πΏ
The Gold Coast Film Festival will feature 100+ films, panels, parties and events at 10+ locations on the Gold Coast, from Coomera in the north to Coolangatta in the south.
Walk the red carpet on opening night alongside actors, filmmakers and film crew. Learn from Australia’s leading producers, writers and directors in intimate seminars and workshops. Be captivated by internationally acclaimed dramas, comedies and genre films, local indie gems, engaging documentaries, family features, and the scariest horror films.
Save the date for these special events as part of the 2020 program:
β¨ OPENING NIGHT
Wednesday 15 April – HOTA, Home of the Arts
A festival highlight! Don’t miss the red carpet arrivals, premiere film screening and VIP afterparty to launch the 2020 Gold Coast Film Festival.
β¨ SCREEN INDUSTRY GALA AWARDS
Thursday 16 April – Movie World
A dazzling awards night bringing together Queensland screen industry businesses and supporters to recognise and celebrate the achievements of award winners and finalists – with the national screen industry award The Chauvel Award at its heart. Presented in partnership with Movie World.
β¨ WOMEN IN FILM LUNCH
Friday 17 April – Bazaar, QT Gold Coast
An afternoon of insightful speakers and networking to celebrate women in film and television in Australia, alongside a sumptuous seafood buffet and three-hour drinks package in the gorgeous surrounds of Bazaar at QT Gold Coast, presented by Screen Queensland. In partnership with QT Gold Coast and ABC Gold Coast.
β¨ SIPFEST: SHORTS IN PARADISE FESTIVAL
Saturday 18 April – Surfers Paradise Beach
Free short film festival on the sand of the iconic Surfers Paradise beach with $8,000 in cash awarded to filmmakers, including the People’s Choice Award voted for by the audience on the night. Presented in partnership with Surfers Paradise Alliance.
β¨ GOLD COAST MOVIE LOCATIONS TOUR
Sunday 19 & Sunday 26 April – Departs HOTA, Home of the Arts
Go behind-the-scenes with Australia’s first movie location tour! This 3-hour guided bus tour is jam-packed with film locations made famous by both international blockbusters and Australian classics and is filled with behind-the-scenes stories, interviews with Queensland filmmakers, and celebrity hotspots.
β¨ CLOSING NIGHT
Sunday 26 April – HOTA Home of the Arts
Thatβs a wrap! Join us in celebrating the end of the 2020 Gold Coast Film Festival.
Gold Coast Film Festival’s full program of films, panels and events will be announced in March, 2020. ποΈ
For festival information, visit www.gcfilmfestival.com
The Gold Coast Film Festival is supported by the Queensland Government through Screen Queensland and Tourism and Events Queensland. The Gold Coast Film Festival is supported by the City of Gold Coast.
Time
(Wednesday) 9:00 am - 10:00 pm
Location
Gold Coast, Queensland
Festevent Details
The Gold Coast Film Festival will run from 15-26 April, 2020, bringing film to life across the Gold Coast. π₯πΏ The Gold Coast Film Festival will feature 100+ films, panels, parties
more
Festevent Details
The Gold Coast Film Festival will run from 15-26 April, 2020, bringing film to life across the Gold Coast. π₯πΏ
The Gold Coast Film Festival will feature 100+ films, panels, parties and events at 10+ locations on the Gold Coast, from Coomera in the north to Coolangatta in the south.
Walk the red carpet on opening night alongside actors, filmmakers and film crew. Learn from Australia’s leading producers, writers and directors in intimate seminars and workshops. Be captivated by internationally acclaimed dramas, comedies and genre films, local indie gems, engaging documentaries, family features, and the scariest horror films.
Save the date for these special events as part of the 2020 program:
β¨ OPENING NIGHT
Wednesday 15 April – HOTA, Home of the Arts
A festival highlight! Don’t miss the red carpet arrivals, premiere film screening and VIP afterparty to launch the 2020 Gold Coast Film Festival.
β¨ SCREEN INDUSTRY GALA AWARDS
Thursday 16 April – Movie World
A dazzling awards night bringing together Queensland screen industry businesses and supporters to recognise and celebrate the achievements of award winners and finalists – with the national screen industry award The Chauvel Award at its heart. Presented in partnership with Movie World.
β¨ WOMEN IN FILM LUNCH
Friday 17 April – Bazaar, QT Gold Coast
An afternoon of insightful speakers and networking to celebrate women in film and television in Australia, alongside a sumptuous seafood buffet and three-hour drinks package in the gorgeous surrounds of Bazaar at QT Gold Coast, presented by Screen Queensland. In partnership with QT Gold Coast and ABC Gold Coast.
β¨ SIPFEST: SHORTS IN PARADISE FESTIVAL
Saturday 18 April – Surfers Paradise Beach
Free short film festival on the sand of the iconic Surfers Paradise beach with $8,000 in cash awarded to filmmakers, including the People’s Choice Award voted for by the audience on the night. Presented in partnership with Surfers Paradise Alliance.
β¨ GOLD COAST MOVIE LOCATIONS TOUR
Sunday 19 & Sunday 26 April – Departs HOTA, Home of the Arts
Go behind-the-scenes with Australia’s first movie location tour! This 3-hour guided bus tour is jam-packed with film locations made famous by both international blockbusters and Australian classics and is filled with behind-the-scenes stories, interviews with Queensland filmmakers, and celebrity hotspots.
β¨ CLOSING NIGHT
Sunday 26 April – HOTA Home of the Arts
Thatβs a wrap! Join us in celebrating the end of the 2020 Gold Coast Film Festival.
Gold Coast Film Festival’s full program of films, panels and events will be announced in March, 2020. ποΈ
For festival information, visit www.gcfilmfestival.com
The Gold Coast Film Festival is supported by the Queensland Government through Screen Queensland and Tourism and Events Queensland. The Gold Coast Film Festival is supported by the City of Gold Coast.
Time
(Thursday) 9:00 am - 10:00 pm
Location
Gold Coast, Queensland
Festevent Details
The Gold Coast Film Festival will run from 15-26 April, 2020, bringing film to life across the Gold Coast. π₯πΏ The Gold Coast Film Festival will feature 100+ films, panels, parties
more
Festevent Details
The Gold Coast Film Festival will run from 15-26 April, 2020, bringing film to life across the Gold Coast. π₯πΏ
The Gold Coast Film Festival will feature 100+ films, panels, parties and events at 10+ locations on the Gold Coast, from Coomera in the north to Coolangatta in the south.
Walk the red carpet on opening night alongside actors, filmmakers and film crew. Learn from Australia’s leading producers, writers and directors in intimate seminars and workshops. Be captivated by internationally acclaimed dramas, comedies and genre films, local indie gems, engaging documentaries, family features, and the scariest horror films.
Save the date for these special events as part of the 2020 program:
β¨ OPENING NIGHT
Wednesday 15 April – HOTA, Home of the Arts
A festival highlight! Don’t miss the red carpet arrivals, premiere film screening and VIP afterparty to launch the 2020 Gold Coast Film Festival.
β¨ SCREEN INDUSTRY GALA AWARDS
Thursday 16 April – Movie World
A dazzling awards night bringing together Queensland screen industry businesses and supporters to recognise and celebrate the achievements of award winners and finalists – with the national screen industry award The Chauvel Award at its heart. Presented in partnership with Movie World.
β¨ WOMEN IN FILM LUNCH
Friday 17 April – Bazaar, QT Gold Coast
An afternoon of insightful speakers and networking to celebrate women in film and television in Australia, alongside a sumptuous seafood buffet and three-hour drinks package in the gorgeous surrounds of Bazaar at QT Gold Coast, presented by Screen Queensland. In partnership with QT Gold Coast and ABC Gold Coast.
β¨ SIPFEST: SHORTS IN PARADISE FESTIVAL
Saturday 18 April – Surfers Paradise Beach
Free short film festival on the sand of the iconic Surfers Paradise beach with $8,000 in cash awarded to filmmakers, including the People’s Choice Award voted for by the audience on the night. Presented in partnership with Surfers Paradise Alliance.
β¨ GOLD COAST MOVIE LOCATIONS TOUR
Sunday 19 & Sunday 26 April – Departs HOTA, Home of the Arts
Go behind-the-scenes with Australia’s first movie location tour! This 3-hour guided bus tour is jam-packed with film locations made famous by both international blockbusters and Australian classics and is filled with behind-the-scenes stories, interviews with Queensland filmmakers, and celebrity hotspots.
β¨ CLOSING NIGHT
Sunday 26 April – HOTA Home of the Arts
Thatβs a wrap! Join us in celebrating the end of the 2020 Gold Coast Film Festival.
Gold Coast Film Festival’s full program of films, panels and events will be announced in March, 2020. ποΈ
For festival information, visit www.gcfilmfestival.com
The Gold Coast Film Festival is supported by the Queensland Government through Screen Queensland and Tourism and Events Queensland. The Gold Coast Film Festival is supported by the City of Gold Coast.
Time
(Friday) 9:00 am - 10:00 pm
Location
Gold Coast, Queensland
Festevent Details
The Gold Coast Film Festival will run from 15-26 April, 2020, bringing film to life across the Gold Coast. π₯πΏ The Gold Coast Film Festival will feature 100+ films, panels, parties
more
Festevent Details
The Gold Coast Film Festival will run from 15-26 April, 2020, bringing film to life across the Gold Coast. π₯πΏ
The Gold Coast Film Festival will feature 100+ films, panels, parties and events at 10+ locations on the Gold Coast, from Coomera in the north to Coolangatta in the south.
Walk the red carpet on opening night alongside actors, filmmakers and film crew. Learn from Australia’s leading producers, writers and directors in intimate seminars and workshops. Be captivated by internationally acclaimed dramas, comedies and genre films, local indie gems, engaging documentaries, family features, and the scariest horror films.
Save the date for these special events as part of the 2020 program:
β¨ OPENING NIGHT
Wednesday 15 April – HOTA, Home of the Arts
A festival highlight! Don’t miss the red carpet arrivals, premiere film screening and VIP afterparty to launch the 2020 Gold Coast Film Festival.
β¨ SCREEN INDUSTRY GALA AWARDS
Thursday 16 April – Movie World
A dazzling awards night bringing together Queensland screen industry businesses and supporters to recognise and celebrate the achievements of award winners and finalists – with the national screen industry award The Chauvel Award at its heart. Presented in partnership with Movie World.
β¨ WOMEN IN FILM LUNCH
Friday 17 April – Bazaar, QT Gold Coast
An afternoon of insightful speakers and networking to celebrate women in film and television in Australia, alongside a sumptuous seafood buffet and three-hour drinks package in the gorgeous surrounds of Bazaar at QT Gold Coast, presented by Screen Queensland. In partnership with QT Gold Coast and ABC Gold Coast.
β¨ SIPFEST: SHORTS IN PARADISE FESTIVAL
Saturday 18 April – Surfers Paradise Beach
Free short film festival on the sand of the iconic Surfers Paradise beach with $8,000 in cash awarded to filmmakers, including the People’s Choice Award voted for by the audience on the night. Presented in partnership with Surfers Paradise Alliance.
β¨ GOLD COAST MOVIE LOCATIONS TOUR
Sunday 19 & Sunday 26 April – Departs HOTA, Home of the Arts
Go behind-the-scenes with Australia’s first movie location tour! This 3-hour guided bus tour is jam-packed with film locations made famous by both international blockbusters and Australian classics and is filled with behind-the-scenes stories, interviews with Queensland filmmakers, and celebrity hotspots.
β¨ CLOSING NIGHT
Sunday 26 April – HOTA Home of the Arts
Thatβs a wrap! Join us in celebrating the end of the 2020 Gold Coast Film Festival.
Gold Coast Film Festival’s full program of films, panels and events will be announced in March, 2020. ποΈ
For festival information, visit www.gcfilmfestival.com
The Gold Coast Film Festival is supported by the Queensland Government through Screen Queensland and Tourism and Events Queensland. The Gold Coast Film Festival is supported by the City of Gold Coast.
Time
(Saturday) 9:00 am - 10:00 pm
Location
Gold Coast, Queensland
Festevent Details
The Gold Coast Film Festival will run from 15-26 April, 2020, bringing film to life across the Gold Coast. π₯πΏ The Gold Coast Film Festival will feature 100+ films, panels, parties
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Festevent Details
The Gold Coast Film Festival will run from 15-26 April, 2020, bringing film to life across the Gold Coast. π₯πΏ
The Gold Coast Film Festival will feature 100+ films, panels, parties and events at 10+ locations on the Gold Coast, from Coomera in the north to Coolangatta in the south.
Walk the red carpet on opening night alongside actors, filmmakers and film crew. Learn from Australia’s leading producers, writers and directors in intimate seminars and workshops. Be captivated by internationally acclaimed dramas, comedies and genre films, local indie gems, engaging documentaries, family features, and the scariest horror films.
Save the date for these special events as part of the 2020 program:
β¨ OPENING NIGHT
Wednesday 15 April – HOTA, Home of the Arts
A festival highlight! Don’t miss the red carpet arrivals, premiere film screening and VIP afterparty to launch the 2020 Gold Coast Film Festival.
β¨ SCREEN INDUSTRY GALA AWARDS
Thursday 16 April – Movie World
A dazzling awards night bringing together Queensland screen industry businesses and supporters to recognise and celebrate the achievements of award winners and finalists – with the national screen industry award The Chauvel Award at its heart. Presented in partnership with Movie World.
β¨ WOMEN IN FILM LUNCH
Friday 17 April – Bazaar, QT Gold Coast
An afternoon of insightful speakers and networking to celebrate women in film and television in Australia, alongside a sumptuous seafood buffet and three-hour drinks package in the gorgeous surrounds of Bazaar at QT Gold Coast, presented by Screen Queensland. In partnership with QT Gold Coast and ABC Gold Coast.
β¨ SIPFEST: SHORTS IN PARADISE FESTIVAL
Saturday 18 April – Surfers Paradise Beach
Free short film festival on the sand of the iconic Surfers Paradise beach with $8,000 in cash awarded to filmmakers, including the People’s Choice Award voted for by the audience on the night. Presented in partnership with Surfers Paradise Alliance.
β¨ GOLD COAST MOVIE LOCATIONS TOUR
Sunday 19 & Sunday 26 April – Departs HOTA, Home of the Arts
Go behind-the-scenes with Australia’s first movie location tour! This 3-hour guided bus tour is jam-packed with film locations made famous by both international blockbusters and Australian classics and is filled with behind-the-scenes stories, interviews with Queensland filmmakers, and celebrity hotspots.
β¨ CLOSING NIGHT
Sunday 26 April – HOTA Home of the Arts
Thatβs a wrap! Join us in celebrating the end of the 2020 Gold Coast Film Festival.
Gold Coast Film Festival’s full program of films, panels and events will be announced in March, 2020. ποΈ
For festival information, visit www.gcfilmfestival.com
The Gold Coast Film Festival is supported by the Queensland Government through Screen Queensland and Tourism and Events Queensland. The Gold Coast Film Festival is supported by the City of Gold Coast.
Time
(Sunday) 9:00 am - 10:00 pm
Location
Gold Coast, Queensland
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