17TH – 28TH APR
The Gold Coast Film Festival is a celebration of film and filmmaking hosted in Queensland’s most dynamic screen destination, the Gold Coast.
Showcasing amazing films, inspirational panels, outdoor screenings and special events at Home of the Arts (HOTA), including the incredible SIPFest (Shorts in Paradise) that sees thousands gather under the stars – and other iconic Gold Coast locations – presenting the best of Australian and International cinema along with profiling local and independent films.
WHEN: 22/04/2026 – 3/05/2026
WHERE: HOTA, Home of the Arts and venues across the Gold Coast