Port Shorts Film Festival

The coolest short film festival in the tropics is now also a shortcut for filmmakers to qualify for the Australian Academy of Cinema & Television Arts (AACTA) Awards. All finalists in the Open category of the 2025 Port Shorts Film Festival – to be held in Port Douglas on October 18 with more than...

Empowering the Next Generation of Filmmakers FRIDAY 12 SEPTEMBER 2025 – CLINK THEATRE Reel Futures is the reimagined evolution of the Port Shorts Young Filmmaker Awards — a bold new chapter in nurturing Australia’s future screen storytellers. More than just a competition, Reel Futures is a platform, a mentorship opportunity, and a creative communit

Port Shorts Accommodation Deals – Coming Soon! What’s better than experiencing the best short films from Australia and around the world, under the stars, with the Coral Sea and Daintree Rainforest as your backdrop?

We’re thrilled to announce that Ivan Vukusic, the Awards and Industry Development Manager at the Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts (AACTA), will be joining the Port Shorts crew as a guest judge for 2024. Ivan is responsible for AACTA Awards voting and outcomes, and with his team, liaises with industry on process and...

Get ready for an experience that will ignite your passion for filmmaking like never before! The Port Shorts Film Festival 2024 is the coolest film festival in the heart of the tropics, providing a platform for creatives to showcase their talent and connect with some of Australia’s most accomplished filmmakers.

The North Queensland Regional Conference will offer educators and emerging filmmakers exciting industry sessions and filmmaking skills workshops, curriculum sessions (including ACARA v9 and updated senior syllabuses), meeting screen industry practitioners and much more, including Friday and Saturday night social events and networking at Port Shorts

The Port Shorts Film Festival brings some of the world’s most talented emerging filmmakers to the tropics on the last weekend of October each year to showcase the most magnificent short films under the stars. Featuring a stunning line-up including Port Shorts Ambassadors, legendary Aussie actor Stephen Curry and Wolf Creek Producer Matt Hearn, Port

Get ready for a cinematic celebration like no other! 💥

The Port Shorts Film Festival, taking place on October 13-14, 2023, is an incredible opportunity for emerging filmmakers to showcase their talents and learn from some of Australia’s most accomplished film experts. Held in a breathtaking location, the festival promises to be a feast for the senses, featuring some of the world’s best short films....