The Northern Rivers Times
December 7, 2023
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AACTA FESTIVAL 2024: AUSSIE SCREEN MAGIC WILL TAKE CENTRE STAGE ON THE GOLD COAST By Sarah Waters
future of AI and streaming
on the Gold Coast - a
to First Nations truth-
renowned production and
The Australian Academy
telling and storytelling
of Cinema and Television
panels.
Arts (AACTA) has
Also included are a
announced the debut of
range of online gaming
the AACTA Festival, a
‘Let’s Play’ events, and an
inaugural AACTA Festival
four-day celebration of
immersive art experience
and welcome aspiring
Australia’s vibrant screen
led by acclaimed painter,
filmmakers and audiences
industry, held at HOTA on
actor and musician Stan
alike to also connect,
the Gold Coast early next
Yarramunua.
year from February 8 - 11.
The kids’ events include
The event promises an immersive experience
ALL ACCESS: Members of the public can get a rare glimpse into Australia’s world of film of film, TV, gaming and music at the AACTA Festival next year.
Play School LIVE, kid’s
screen talent hub. “Screen Queensland is proud to support the
learn and revel in this celebration of screen
acting workshops, face
culture,” she said.
for all, from industry
up on Sunday, February
producer Paul Currie
writers Nick Earls, Lystra
painting, live music and
The AACTA Festival is
professionals to film
11, with an array of
will give audiences an
Rose, Mathew Condon,
a very special appearance
now live.
Richard Jameson, Tristan
from Queensland’s
For more information
enthusiasts, school-
screenings, live music,
exclusive look of their
leavers, families and
kids’ events, acting
upcoming Australian film
Michael Savage and Ben
beloved Bluey.
aspiring creatives.
workshops, meet-and-
Better Man starring singer
Hobson to name just a
AACTA CEO Damian
More than 70 events are
greets and more.
Robbie Williams.
few.
Trewhella said AACTA
on the festival program,
Sunday will also feature
Iconic Australian
The festival will host a
Festival is a must-attend
giving members of the
the Screen Careers Expo
musician Russell Morris
series of Meet the Creators
event for anyone who
public an opportunity
presented by Essential
(The Real Thing) will
events, panel discussions
loves Australian film,
to go behind the scenes
Screen Skills, running all
take part in an exclusive
with internationally
television, music, gaming,
of their favourite films,
day and offering pathways
in conversation with
renowned talent including
art and pop culture.
meet their favourite stars,
for anyone wanting to
composer David
directors Danny and
“We are excited to
network with screen
break into the industry.
Hirschfelder, and
Michael Philippou (Talk
present more than 70
practitioners and learn
Cinematic highlights
audiences can hear from
to Me), Warwick Thornton
events over four days
more about Australia’s
include a behind-the-
Mortal Kombat director
(The New Boy), and the
celebrating the excellence
film, TV, gaming and
scenes look at the
Simon McQuoid on
team behind the hit TV
of our industry,” Mr
music industry.
making of The Matrix; an
the progress of the film
show The Newsreader.
Trewhella said.
The AACTA Industry
animation deconstruction
franchise currently being
The Meet the Nominee
“From red carpet
Awards Ceremony will
of international
shot in Queensland.
panels offer a chance
glamour to workshops and
take place on Thursday,
blockbuster Spider-Man:
Many of Queensland’s
to hear from some of
a special kids’ line-up,
February 8, followed by
Across the Spider-Verse,
top writers will attend and
Australia’s biggest
it’s an invitation for
a day of industry events,
a deep dive into the
be showcased throughout
stars, producers, and
everyone to step into the
masterclasses and creator
stunt work from Mad
the festival, including
directors, nominated for
magic of storytelling and
discussions on Friday.
Max: Fury Road and a
Trent Dalton, author of
a prestigious AACTA
creativity,” he said.
On Saturday, February
showcase of the upcoming
Boy Swallows Universe,
Award.
Screen Queensland
10, the AACTA Awards
BINGE original series
and Holly Ringland author
The festival features
CEO Jacqui Feeney said
Ceremony will welcome
High Country, with Leah
of Lost Flowers of Alice
a wide range of topical
The AACTA Festival
all the stars on the red
Purcell.
Hart.
industry panels covering
will bring leading local
carpet.
Michael Gracey (The
In addition to this,
various aspects of the
and national screen
The event will wrap
Greatest Showman), and
audiences can hear from
screen industry, from the
practitioners together
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and to book tickets please visit aactafestival.com. About AACTA The Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts (AACTA) is a not-forprofit organisation, aimed at promoting, encouraging and celebrating screen excellence in Australia. The Australian Academy is Australia’s only independent, member-based, national screen organisation that represents all differing screen crafts, from directors to producers, actors, writers, musicians and a vast number of members in below-the-line roles. For over 60 years, the AACTA Awards (formerly the AFI Awards) have recognised and celebrated Australia’s highest achievements in film, television, documentary, short form and digital content.
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