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5 Days of Unmissable Events

AACTA Festival returns to the Gold Coast from 3–7 February

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AACTA Industry Awards Gala

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AACTA Industry Day

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AACTA Awards Ceremony

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AACTA Festival & Screen Careers Expo

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AACTA Festival

AACTA Festival brings audiences, industry and some of Australia's biggest screen talent together on the gold coast for five unforgettable days of premieres, screenings, masterclasses, conversations, networking and the AACTA Awards.

AACTA Awards Industry Gala

Wednesday 3 February

The AACTA Awards Industry Gala honours the exceptional artists and technicians whose creativity and talent bring stories to life. From cinematography and editing to design, sound and production, this evening celebrates the craftsmanship behind some of Australia’s best screen productions.

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AACTA Industry Day

Thursday 4 February

Designed exclusively for screen industry professionals, Industry Day offers a full program of keynote conversations, masterclasses and practical sessions led by Australia's leading filmmakers, executives and creatives. Explore the latest industry trends, learn how to connect with Australian audiences, develop practical production skills and gain insights to help take your next project from concept to screen.

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AACTA Awards Ceremony

Friday 5 February

As Australia’s most prestigious celebration of screen excellence, the ceremony honours standout achievements across film, television and online content and showcased the talent and creativity that define our industry.

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AACTA Screen Careers Expo

& AACTA Festival Continues

Saturday 6 February

Discover where a career in screen could take you. Meet leading employers, educators and industry organisations, explore career pathways and gain practical insights into working across film, television and digital production.

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AACTA Festival Continues

Sunday 7 February

Across five days, AACTA Festival brings together industry professionals and audiences through a dynamic program of premieres, screenings, networking events, masterclasses, conversations and family-friendly experiences. There is something for everyone at AACTA Festival.

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Relive the 2026 AACTA Festival

2027 Events to be Announced Soon

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Dacre Montgomery
Luke McGregor
Aisha Dee
Yerin Ha
Shabana Azeez
Tony McNamara
Anna Torv
Dichen Lachman
Baz Luhrmann
Michael Robotham
Shane Jacobson
Kate Woods
Year Round Program
AACTA Rewards
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Join AACTA

Our members are at the heart of everything we do. All members – from students and screen fans to emerging and established professionals – underpin our year-round Screen Culture and Industry Development Program, bringing audiences and industry together to share insider knowledge behind Australia’s top screen productions.

 

Click here to find out more.

FAQs

  • The AACTA Festival is a vibrant, five-day screen and entertainment celebration held on the Gold Coast. Events include meet-and-greets, behind-the-scenes showcases, industry panels, and screenings, there’s something for every screen enthusiast.

  • We have a number of ways you can get involved in the Festival. Please fill out the EOI form for more information.

  • There are a mix of paid and free events within the Festival program. You will need to register to secure your ticket and ensure you don’t miss out. Events will be announced later this year. 

  • AACTA Festival 2027 will be held at HOTA, Home of the Arts on the Gold Coast, between 3 - 7 February.

Thanks to our generous sponsors and partners.

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