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.
John-Paul Langbroek
Minister for Education and the Arts
State Member for Surfers Paradise
It is a pleasure to welcome the AACTA Awards and Festival back to the Gold Coast – home of Queensland’s thriving screen businesses and a vibrant creative industry.
The Crisafulli Government is proud to support this iconic event, which shines a global spotlight on our state while celebrating the sector’s incredible writers, directors, producers, performers and crews.
Our state’s globally recognised screen industry is driven by exceptional talent, world-class infrastructure and unique locations that continue to attract productions from Australia and around the world.
The Crisafulli Government is delivering on Queensland’s Time to Shine, our 10-year strategy for arts and culture and its commitment to grow the state’s creative economy including through statewide screen industry development.
Our investment through Tourism and Events Queensland and Screen Queensland’s funding programs, initiatives, incentives and events ensure local stories and creatives are celebrated and connected to global audiences and markets.
Through Destination 2045, we’re building a world-class events calendar as part of our ambition to establish Queensland as Australia’s events capital, and the AACTA Awards and Festival are a fantastic example of the creative industries and visitor economy working together.
Enjoy the festival and I encourage you to take the opportunity to experience all Queensland has to offer, from our dynamic arts and culture, our world-class hospitality and of course our stunning beaches here on the Gold Coast.
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If you’re reading this, you’ve come to the right place. Welcome to the most dynamic, engaging and enriching cinema festival – the AACTAs.
Hosting the AACTA Awards and Festival for the fourth consecutive year highlights the strength of the partnership our city has formed with this dynamic industry.
Apart from celebrating Australia’s incredible talent in film, television and digital storytelling, the festival's program gives budding film makers, writers and producers the chance to hone their craft through workshops and plenary sessions. I’m thrilled to see the return of the Screen Careers Expo in 2027, empowering the next generation of industry talent.
I applaud AACTA for bringing together a fantastic schedule and I look forward to hosting industry leaders, creators and fans for another inspiring week at HOTA, Home of the Arts, where art, culture, entertainment and lifestyle meet.
It’s a great time to be on the Gold Coat so get out and about and explore everything we have to offer.
Tom Tate
Mayor of City of Gold Coast
Jacqui Feeney
CEO of Screen Queensland
Welcome to the 2027 AACTA Awards and Festival, returning to the beautiful Gold Coast for its fourth consecutive year.
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Queensland has a story worth telling. From our homegrown global phenomenon Bluey to Baz Luhrmann’s suitably EPiC celebration of the King of Rock ’n’ Roll, our screen stories continue to reach audiences around the world.
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And there’s nothing better than bringing the people behind those stories together to celebrate the creativity, craft and talent that make our industry so special.
Screen Queensland is proud to be a longstanding partner of AACTA. We share a commitment to championing Australian storytellers, innovators and trailblazers shaping the future of film, television and online content—from emerging voices to global heavyweights.
Over five days, HOTA will once again be buzzing with premieres, conversations, workshops and opportunities to connect, learn and be inspired.
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So, whether you’re here to witness the very best of Australian screen, discover what’s next or start your career in the industry, I hope you make the most of every moment. Dive into the program, soak up the Gold Coast sunshine and join us in recognising the outstanding achievements of the past year.
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The 2027 AACTA Awards and Festival return to the Gold Coast for a fourth consecutive year bringing Australia’s screen industry together at HOTA, Home of the Arts.
Over five days, HOTA will once again become a hub for Australian storytelling, creativity and talent, with more than 100 events bringing together screen fans, industry professionals, established names and the next generation of creators.
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From the AACTA Awards Ceremony and industry events to screenings, premieres, masterclasses, outdoor experiences and the AACTA Screen Careers Expo, the Festival offers audiences the opportunity to experience the breadth of Australia’s screen industry both in front of and behind the camera.
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We look forward to welcoming everyone back to the Gold Coast in February for another unforgettable celebration at the country’s largest film and television festival. It’s the perfect opportunity to experience the best of Australia’s creativity, culture and lifestyle.
John Warn
CEO of Experience Gold Coast
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