Gather your friends, pull up a picnic rug and join us under the stars at the incredible HOTA Outdoor Stage for SIPFest (Shorts in Paradise). The premiere Gold Coast short film festival competition will showcase some of the best short films submitted from around Australia and Internationally. 

With live music, incredible short films, food trucks and bars, this is the ultimate outdoor film experience and best of all IT’S FREE! The night culminates in the live announcement and presentation of the SIPFest award categories and gives our audience the opportunity to vote for their favourite "People's Choice" award on the night!

This event is in Chill Out mode. This is a ticketed free event. All attendees must have a valid ticket to enter. Children under 3 years do not require a ticket. Register now. This is a licensed all ages event, and some of the film content may contain mature themes, parental guidance is recommended.

SIPFEST (Shorts in Paradise) is proudly supported by Experience Gold Coast through the EGC Arts Fund.