The Gold Coast Film Festival will move two of its flagship events to online events and still announce all filmmaker awards, following the cancellation of the 12 day annual festival.SIPFEST, the free beachside short film festival presented by Surfers Paradise Alliance,...

We are devastated to share the news that the 2020 Gold Coast Film Festival  (15 – 26 April) has been cancelled, following the announcement from The Prime Minister that non-essential gatherings of more than 500 people are to be suspended from Monday. We understand that...

The only thing bigger than the premieres on screen will be the Australian film industry stars watching them when the 2020 Gold Coast Film Festival explodes to life in April. Screen industry luminaries including actors Jack Thompson and Hugo Weaving, producers Sue...

The only thing bigger than the premieres on screen will be the Australian film industry stars watching them when the 2020 Gold Coast Film Festival explodes to life in April.Screen industry luminaries including actors Jack Thompson and Hugo Weaving, producers Sue...

 On International Women’s Day, a day that recognises and celebrates the incredible achievements of women, we’re excited to announce our guest speakers for the 2020 Women In Film Lunch, presented by Screen Queensland.Nadine Bates and Kristen Souvlis, co-founders of the...

PKF's business advisers have enjoyed the challenge of managing the taxation compliance and other associated reporting obligations of our diverse portfolio of local and international film and television clients. Approaching complex tax filings such as preparing...

To celebrate 25 years since the release of the teen cult classic that gave us tartan skirts and knee-high socks, Gold Coast Film Festival are partnering up with Australia Fair Shopping Centre and Gold Coast MINI Garage for a very special pop-up rooftop screening of...

EPIC ROOFTOP SCREENING TO LIGHT UP 18THANNUAL GOLD COAST FILM FESTIVALFilm lovers are being invited to lock in a beanbag for a spectacular rooftop screening of teen cult classic Clueless, one of a series of epic outdoor cinemas that will pop up across the Gold Coast...

Gold Coast Film Festival and Queensland Writers Centre (QWC), with the support of Screen Queensland, have teamed up to present national author pitch competition, ADAPTABLE at the 2020 Gold Coast Film Festival.Launched in 2019 by Screen Queensland and Queensland...

Experience Australia's first live ASMR performance from one of the world’s biggest ASMRtists, WhispersRed. Thursday 12 March, 6pm & 7.30pm - Home of the Arts, Gold Coast A live immersive ASMR performance from one of the world’s biggest ASMRtists, WhispersRed. This...

The Gold Coast Film Festival welcomes nominations from screen businesses and individuals for two brand new awards in 2020: Queensland Screen Business of the Year and Gold Coast Screen Professional of the Year.  These two new awards seek to recognise the screen...

ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT DOCFEST February 9-11 at HOTA Home of the ArtsCurated by Gold Coast Film Festival These thought-provoking and engaging documentaries shine a light on the realities of climate change and human’s relationship with the planet. From a mission to save...

MERRY CHRISTMAS FROM THE GOLD COAST FILM FESTIVAL!Wishing all our film festival family a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from the team and board here at the Gold Coast Film Festival! We hope the holidays are filled with family, friends, good food and great...

Gold Coast Film Festival End of Year Screen Industry DrinksJoin us for an end of year event to celebrate the South-East QLD screen industry with a panel followed by festive mingling!The event will kick off with an industry discussion panel (speakers to be announced...

Meet Gold Coast Film Festival’s New Program Manager  - Sasha Close Highly regarded cinema programmer Sasha Close will curate the 2020 Gold Coast Film Festival.Sasha has worked on both sides of the Australian cinema industry, starting in distribution before moving into...

CALL FOR ENTRIES FOR THE GOLD COAST FILM FESTIVAL 2020! Have you put blood, sweat and tears into your feature film, short, webseries or feature film script? Submissions are now open for the 2020 Gold Coast Film Festival and SIPFest Shorts in Paradise Festival with...

GOLD COAST STUDENT NETWORKING EVENT - WEDNESDAY 27 NOVEMBERAre 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...

Gold Coast Film Festival presents a Social Media Workshop for Filmmakers  Three hours of social media tips and tricks for filmmakers and screen practitioners Tailor-made for filmmakers, this three-hour workshop is designed to help build your professional online...