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Connecting you with australia's screen industry

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AACTA NETFLIX SCREEN CAREERS EXPO

PRESENTED BY ESSENTIAL SCREEN SKILLS

FEBRUARY 7 2026 HOTA GOLD COAST

The AACTA Netflix Screen Careers Expo offered exclusive access to a diverse range of leading employers, top educators, support networks and the latest in screen technologies, creating a unique space for attendees to learn, network and explore real career pathways in the screen industry.

Held as part of the AACTA Festival, SCE26 brought together students, graduates, career changers and industry professionals to discover employment opportunities across every aspect of screen. From practical guidance on education, training, job availability and employment strategies, through to inspiring masterclasses and industry insights, SCE26 provided valuable opportunities for anyone looking to start or grow a career in the screen industry.

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EMPLOYMENT

Access direct connections with employers offering jobs, advice, and pathways into the screen industry.

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EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Explore study pathways and training programs that can launch your screen career.

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MASTERCLASSES

Go behind the scenes and gain exclusive insights from Australia’s most celebrated creatives and industry leaders.

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INDUSTRY INSIGHTS

Gain insider advice on the roles, skills, and opportunities across the screen industry.

2026 HIGHLIGHTS

SCE26 BEST STUDENT FILM

For the first time, AACTA officially recognised student creatives with the introduction of the Best Student Film Award. Nominees were drawn from institutions participating at the 2026 AACTA Netflix Screen Careers Expo in partnership with Essential Screen Skills.

Judged by a panel of leading industry figures, the selected films were screened in a special showcase, celebrating the innovation, ambition and craft of Australia’s emerging filmmakers. Congratulations to the winning film, SET MENU, by Lindsay McDonald, Neisha Dallamora (AFTRS).

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See our highlights from 2025

 Expo Events

Saturday

AACTA SCE26 Best Student Film Award Showcase

11:30 am

Saturday

Render Ready: Getting Started in VFX

4:00 pm

Saturday

Grit and the Art of Doing It!

10:00 am

Saturday

Breaking into the Screen Industry

10:00 am

Saturday

Networking 101

2:30 pm

Saturday

Navigating the Screen Industry as an Actor

4:00 pm

Saturday

Life on Set

2:30 pm

Saturday

Hands-On Futures

11:30 am

Saturday

AACTA Netflix Screen Careers Expo presented by Essential Screen Skills

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THE STUDY TOUR

Thursday 5 Feb

AACTA Festival activities 

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Friday 6 Feb

Movie World Experience (incurs additional fees) and Screening (incurs additional fees)

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Saturday 7 Feb

AACTA Netflix Screen Careers Expo presented by Essential Screen Skills

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Sunday 8 Feb

AACTA Festival activities

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2026 Screen Careers Expo Partners -

more to be announced soon!

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