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Be part of the AACTA Festival 2027 and help shape Australia's biggest celebration of screen. Explore opportunities to host an event, speak on a panel, exhibit at the Screen Careers Expo or partner with the Festival.
AACTA INDUSTRY AWARDS GALA
AACTA Festival
AACTA AWARDS CEREMONY
AACTA Festival AND SCREEN CAREERS EXPO
AACTA Festival
AACTA AWARDS INDUSTRY GALA
WEDNESDAY 3RD FEBRUARY
INDUSTRY DAY
THURSDAY 4TH 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 5TH 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.
AACTA SCREEN CAREERS EXPO
SATURDAY 6TH 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.
AACTA FESTIVAL CONTINUES
SUNDAY 7TH 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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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 from events through to volunteering. Please fill out the form on our contact page for more information or submit an application to be a volunteer.
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. Paid events will have prices listed on the event page and AACTA members can use their member number to access exclusive discounts.
AACTA Festival 2026 was held at HOTA, Home of the Arts between 4 - 8th February. AACTA Festival 2027 dates will be announced later this year.
For the full list of FAQs, please visit here.
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