Andrew Powell MP
Minister for Tourism
I’m delighted to welcome you to the Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts (AACTA) Awards on the Gold Coast.
The Queensland Government is proud to support the AACTA Awards through Tourism and Events Queensland’s Major Events program, a key driver of our outstanding $1 billion Queensland Events Calendar for 2025.
This event offers a true taste of Queensland’s vibrant spirit and contributes to our growing reputation as the premier destination for world-class entertainment and unforgettable visitor experiences.
If you’re here for the AACTA Awards, make sure you get out explore everything this stunning region has to offer – from its natural beauty to its unique attractions.
Welcome
Join us as we celebrate the best of Australia’s film, television, and digital content at the AACTA Festival. Set against the beautiful backdrop of the Gold Coast, this year’s festival offers an exciting lineup of events, from award ceremonies and screenings to masterclasses and family-friendly activities.
We are thrilled to welcome the country's top talent back to our golden shores. The return of the AACTA Awards and Festival to the Gold Coast adds to the city's status as a premier destination for the thriving Australian screen industry.
This is Australia's largest and most prestigious screen event, bringing an incredible energy and creativity to the Gold Coast.
The AACTA Awards and Festival also put a spotlight on our incredible locations, state of the art facilities and highly skilled production crews. AACTA shines a global spotlight on the Gold Coast and brings some of Hollywood to our shores. The creative industries are a great fit with the Gold Coast’s brand and entrepreneurial spirit.
The City of Gold Coast’s Screen Attraction Program is the first of its kind in Australia and has supported more than 60 productions in the past nine years. The launch of the Gold Coast Film Commission also signifies the City’s commitment to the screen industry.
Hosting the prestigious AACTA Awards and Festival adds to our growing reputation as a screen industry destination. The Festival program is very impressive and diverse, with over 100 events there really is something for everyone.
Tom Tate
Mayor of City of Gold Coast
Jacqui Feeney
CEO of Screen Queensland
Welcome to the second AACTA Awards and Festival in the sunshine state! This year’s program offers an unmissable opportunity for audiences and screen practitioners to experience the best our industry has to offer.
Screen Queensland is proud to partner with the AACTAs team for an incredible five days of screen culture right here on the Gold Coast, a region which continues to be a national and international destination of choice for film and series production.
Through our collaboration with the AACTA Awards and Festival, the program this year invites attendees to dive into the diverse and ever-changing world of filmmaking with an array of local and international creative talent, including many people working on Queensland-based projects.
Screen Queensland looks forward to welcoming the wider industry here in February to celebrate screen excellence at the AACTA Awards Industry Gala and AACTA Awards Ceremony.
We are also excited about inspiring the next generation of screen practitioners throughout the festival, including at the popular Screen Careers Expo. The AACTAs is a true highlight of the Queensland events calendar, and I encourage
everyone to soak up the program just like the Gold Coast sun!
We can’t wait to once again roll out the red carpet for the AACTA Awards and Festival at HOTA, Home of the Arts and help showcase the best of Australia’s film and TV industry.
HOTA is more than just a venue – it’s a cultural hub for artistic expression and a place where new ideas are born. It’s a place where the magic of storytelling comes to life and where filmmakers, artists, performers and audiences come together to inspire.
This partnership is a natural and powerful one. We share a passion for showcasing Australian talent and amplifying the voices of those who shape our cultural narrative.
We look forward to welcoming thousands of screen professionals and fans in February and hope they can all take some time out of the spotlight and enjoy some time in the sunlight on the iconic Gold Coast.
John Warn
CEO of Experience Gold Coast
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