Gold Coast Film Festival

Get ready for lights, camera, and non-stop action as the Gold Coast Film Festival (GCFF) returns from April 30 to May 11 at HOTA. With a jaw-dropping 544 world premieres, 11 Aussie debuts, and four Queensland firsts, this year’s festival is bursting with cinematic magic. From red carpets to filmmaker Q&As, GCFF brings glitz, glamour and unforgettable stories to the big screen. Kicking off with the star-studded The Ballad of Wallis Island and wrapping up with the world premiere of Blue Horizon, the festival features big names like Peter André in his hilarious lead debut Jafaican, and Lincoln Lewis in the powerful Hagar’s Hut. There’s drama, comedy, docos and international gems like Cottontail and Irena’s Vow. Don’t miss the GCFF Awards Gala at Warner Bros. Movie World, the inspiring Women in Film Lunch,and the crowd-favourite SIPFest (Shorts in Paradise).