AACTA Industry Day

Thursday 6 Feb, HOTA

Join us for a dynamic and immersive day of events, where Australia’s vibrant and ever-evolving screen industry come together to connect, share, and innovate. Following the AACTA Awards Industry Gala, AACTA Industry Day will bring the industry together, offering a unique opportunity to explore the latest trends, technologies, and creative strategies that are shaping the future of screen media.

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Program

6 Feb 2025

Meet the Creators: Thou Shalt Not Steal

2:30 pm

6 Feb 2025

Screenworks and AACTA present a live read of OVER HER DEAD BODY

4:00 pm

6 Feb 2025

Behind the Blockbuster: Producing Iconic Films

11:30 am

6 Feb 2025

Winning Over Australian Festivals: From Submission to Screen

11:30 am

6 Feb 2025

Meet the Streamers: Shaping the Future of Australian Content

1:00 pm

6 Feb 2025

The Anatomy of a Co-Production: Jo Sargent & Todd Fellman

6:00 pm

6 Feb 2025

Australia’s Cinematic Future With India – A Look in the Crystal Ball

11:30 am

6 Feb 2025

Meet the Creators: Memoir of a Snail – with Adam Elliot

2:30 pm

6 Feb 2025

Meet the Creators: Boy Swallows Universe

4:30 pm

6 Feb 2025

Creating the Soundscape for Sting

10:00 am

6 Feb 2025

Industry update with Screen Agencies

10:00 am

6 Feb 2025

In the Director's Chair: Michael Gracey on Better Man

5:30 pm

6 Feb 2025

Meet the Creators: Colin and Cameron Cairnes – Late Night with the Devil

11:30 am

6 Feb 2025

Torres Strait Storytellers: Creativity Meets Culture

1:00 pm

6 Feb 2025

Ambitiously Australian: The Making of Apple Cider Vinegar

4:00 pm

6 Feb 2025

Inside Gardening Australia

5:30 pm

HOTA Gallery Tours

6 Feb 2025

79 (More) Ideas and Thoughts to Improve the Screen Development Process

11:30 am

6 Feb 2025

Film Financing Models: The Road to 10% Box Office Share

5:30 pm

6 Feb 2025

The Rise of the Australian Showrunner

2:30 pm

6 Feb 2025

The Process of Casting

10:00 am

6 Feb 2025

Audition Masterclass

4:30 pm

6 Feb 2025

BAFTA Albert + Sustainable Screens Australia Showcase

4:00 pm

6 Feb 2025

Australian Documentary: How to Reach Global Audiences

11:30 am

6 Feb 2025

Navigating the Industry: A Survival Skills Workshop

9:30 am

6 Feb 2025

Beyond Tokenism: Paths to an Inclusive and Accessible Industry

10:00 am

6 Feb 2025

Meet the Nominees: Designers

2:30 pm

6 Feb 2025

How To: Filming in Queensland

4:00 pm

6 Feb 2025

Unlocking Queensland's Filming Locations

1:00 pm

6 Feb 2025

Meet the Nominees: Composers

11:30 am

6 Feb 2025

Inside the Writers’ Room: Screenwriting for TV

4:00 pm

6 Feb 2025

The Power of Story

2:30 pm

6 Feb 2025

Meet the Nominees: Editors

1:00 pm

6 Feb 2025

Meet the Nominees: Writers

10:00 am

6 Feb 2025

Meet the Nominees: Unscripted Producers

2:30 pm

6 Feb 2025

Meet the Nominees: Scripted Producers

1:00 pm

6 Feb 2025

Meet the Nominees: Directors

1:00 pm

6 Feb 2025

Meet the Nominees: Actors

4:00 pm

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Stay and Explore

AACTA Industry Awards Gala attendees are invited to extend their trip and immerse themselves in the full experience by staying for Industry Day and the AACTA Festival – a week filled with inspiring events, networking, and celebration.

Festival-goers can dive into everything the Gold Coast has to offer, from thrilling theme park adventures to a day of pampering before the big Awards. Enjoy a range of exclusive discounts to popular local attractions and hotspots.

Click here to find out more.