AACTA Festival

Headlined by the prestigious AACTA Award ceremonies – which brings the entire Australian screen industry together for a star-studded red carpet and celebration of film, TV, online content and documentary – AACTA Festival also features a dynamic line-up of premieres, exclusive screenings, industry networking events, music, and informative and collaborative experiences for fans, emerging filmmakers and seasoned industry professionals alike.

The AACTA Awards Ceremony on Friday February 7 will see the likes of Russell Crowe, Paul Kelly and Robbie Williams take the stage, as well as presenters Henry Cavill, Kitty Flanagan, Aaron Chen, Sophie Monk, Sam Pang, Kate Mulvany, Guy Pearce, Anne Edmonds, Aisha Dee, Alycia Debnam-Carey, David Wenham, Asher Keddie, Teresa Palmer, Stephen Curry, Ed Kavalee, Lisa McCune, Tom Gleeson and more.

Whether you are a film fan, a budding creative, a pop culture enthusiast, or a dedicated industry professional, AACTA Festival offers a unique opportunity to network, learn, and revel in the magic of film and television with more than 100 events rolling out over five days from February 5–9.

See How to Make Gravy live in concert on HOTA’s Outdoor Stage with a special appearance by Paul Kelly himself, learn about movement and dance from one of the world’s best choreographers, Kate Wormald, explore Dami Im’s remarkable Eurovision journey, catch up with Trent Dalton, see a free family screening of WICKED and so much more.