2025 AACTA Festival

5-9 February 2025

Home of the Arts (HOTA)

AACTA Festival will run for 5 days from 5 - 9 February 2025, offering a vast range of activities celebrating film, television, and pop culture. Festival goers can enjoy in-depth movie deconstructions, interactive workshops, meet-and-greets, music showcases, masterclasses with renowned filmmakers, outdoor screenings, and a variety of family-friendly activities – and for those looking to break into the industry, an expanded Screen Careers Expo presented by Essential Screen Skills will also make its return on Saturday the 8th February.

Whether you are a film fan, a budding creative, a pop culture enthusiast, or a dedicated industry professional, AACTA Festival offers a unique opportunity to network, learn, and revel in the magic of film and television.

Can’t get enough of AACTA Festival? Join us on Thursday February 6th for the AACTA Industry Day. Hear from the creators of Australia’s biggest productions and network with our nation’s brightest screen practitioners. Whether you’re a filmmaker, a producer, or just a passionate fan, AACTA Industry Day is your chance to immerse yourself in the dynamic world of screen entertainment and be a part of the future of film and TV.

Or want to learn more about working in the industry? Discover more at the AACTA Screen Careers Expo on Saturday 8th February.

AACTA Exclusive

Deals & Offers on the Gold Coast

Need help planning your trip to the Gold Coast? We've got some great deals and offers, exclusive to our AACTA audience. Enjoy a day at the theme parks, get a facial before the Awards or just find the best hotel for you - we've got a range of discounts to some of Gold Coast’s best hot spots. Click here to find out more.

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The AACTA Awards are proudly presented by Foxtel Group and supported by the Queensland Government, through Tourism and Events Queensland and Screen Queensland, and Experience Gold Coast.