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Meet the Speakers

See who joined us at AACTA Festival for five days of industry-leading discussions, workshops and events. These incredible speakers and participants offered insights, shared experiences, and provided expert advice across a variety of sessions.

Dr George Miller
Coralie Fargeat
Michael Gracey
Teresa Palmer
Adam Elliot
Greig Fraser
Kate Mulvany
Paul Kelly
Leigh Whannell
Cody Simpson
David Wenham
Meg Washington

That's a Wrap on AACTA Festival 2025

The 2025 AACTA Festival program was packed with a diverse array of sessions, hands-on workshops, exclusive screenings, and special events.

See highlights from the 2025 AACTA Festival below.

See the Highlights

Take a look at some incredible moments from AACTA Festival 2025!

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2025 Program

Industry Awards

Wednesday

Awards Industry Gala

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Thursday

AACTA Industry Day

AACTA Awards

Friday

AACTA Awards Ceremony

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Friday

LIVE! By the Lake

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Saturday

AACTA Festival

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Saturday

Screen Careers Expo

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Sunday

AACTA Festival

Deals & Offers

Need help planning your trip to the Gold Coast? We've got some great deals and offers, exclusive to our AACTA audience. Enjoy a day at the theme parks, get a facial before the Awards or just find the best hotel for you - we've got a range of discounts to some of Gold Coast’s best hot spots.

 

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Join AACTA

Our members are at the heart of everything we do. All members – from students and screen fans to emerging and established professionals – underpin our year-round Screen Culture and Industry Development Program, bringing audiences and industry together to share insider knowledge behind Australia’s top screen productions.

 

Click here to find out more.

FAQs

  • The AACTA Festival is a vibrant, five-day screen and entertainment celebration held on the Gold Coast. With over 70 events, including exclusive meet-and-greets, behind-the-scenes showcases, industry panels, and screenings, there’s something for every screen enthusiast.

  • We have a number of ways you can get involved in the Festival from events through to volunteering. Please enquire here if you are interested in being apart of AACTA Festival.

  • Most events within the Festival program are free. You will still need to register to secure your ticket and ensure you don’t miss out. Any paid events will have prices listed on the event page.

  • The AACTA Festival will be held from 5th to 9th February 2025 in the stunning Gold Coast.

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Event Highlights

See highlights from the incredible 2025 AACTA Festival events 

Saturday

How to Make Gravy - Live in Concert

Saturday

Dr George Miller In Conversation with the Philippou Brothers

Saturday

The Philippou Brothers & ONEFOUR

Thursday

Meet the Creators: Memoir of a Snail – with Adam Elliot

Saturday

Screen Careers Expo

Saturday

Australian Premiere - Looney Tunes: The Day The Earth Blew Up

Sunday

Adapting Boy Swallows Universe

Friday

2025 AACTA Awards After Party

Sunday

Cody Simpson - In Conversation

Friday

2025 AACTA Awards Ceremony

Wednesday

2025 AACTA Awards Industry Gala Red Carpet

Saturday

Creative Makeup Look

Thursday

In the Director's Chair: Michael Gracey on Better Man

Friday

2025 AACTA Awards Red Carpet

Friday

2025 AACTA Awards Winners
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