AACTA Festival is back!

With more than 100 film, television, music, gaming, pop culture and family events coming to the Gold Coast, step into a world beyond the screen at AACTA Festival.

AACTA Festival will run for five days from February 5 - 9th, kicking off with the AACTA Awards Industry Gala presented by Foxtel Group and Official After Party presented by Screen Queensland on Wednesday February 5, with the AACTA Awards Ceremony presented by Foxtel Group and Live By the Lake event to be held on Friday February 7.

For those in the screen industry, AACTA Industry Day on Thursday February 6 will include fantastic events, including meet the nominees, meet the creators, networking opportunities and an industry Top Golf night.

AACTA Festival will continue through the weekend of February 8 - 9, 2025, offering a vast range of activities celebrating film, television, and pop culture. Festival goers can enjoy in-depth movie deconstructions, interactive workshops, meet-and-greets, music showcases, masterclasses with renowned filmmakers, outdoor screenings, and a variety of family-friendly activities – and for those looking to break into the industry, an expanded Screen Careers Expo presented by Essential Screen Skills will also make its return.

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.

And most of the events are free! Visit aactafestival.com to find out more.

The AACTA Awards are proudly presented by Foxtel Group and supported by the Queensland Government, through Tourism and Events Queensland and Screen Queensland, and Experience Gold Coast.