Gold Coast Film Festival

The Gold Coast Film Festival is an annual celebration of cinema held on the Gold Coast, Australia. It presents a diverse program of feature films, documentaries, short films and virtual reality experiences. The festival aims to entertain film lovers while also supporting local and emerging filmmakers. Gold Coast serves as the backdrop for film screenings, gala events, industry panels and networking. It offers the community an opportunity to engage with the world of film in a scenic beachside location.

 

Event Background

The first Gold Coast Film Festival was established in 2010 with a small number of screenings held at local cinemas and venues. It aimed to fill a gap by providing a dedicated local film event on the heavily populated Gold Coast. Over subsequent years, word of mouth helped the festival attract increasing numbers of attendees. Notable developments included expanding screenings to more venues in 2012. In 2015, the festival programme grew significantly with over 80 sessions held.

Venues were upgraded and festival sponsorship allowed for glitzy opening galas and closing parties. Major successes included gaining official accreditation from the Australian International Movie Convention in 2018. This enabled access to important film industry initiatives and talent. More recently in 2022, the festival achieved record attendance with over 10,000 people attending screenings and events.

The Gold Coast Film Festival has cemented itself as an anticipated annual celebration of cinema for both film lovers and industry not only on the Gold Coast but across Australia.

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