Heart of Gold International Short Film Festival

Gympie Cinema will feature our international film festival showcasing curated sessions of brilliant short films from around the world on the big screen, a gala Awards ceremony and filmmaker talks.

A program of music, theatre, comedy and arts that activates venues in the CBD will complement the festival, creating an arts and cultural precinct over three days. Connecting these venues are avenues of flags and banners, street art and street performers as well as a hop on hop off bus service for the audience, all providing a truly immersive arts experience.

WE WELCOME SCHOOLS IN 2025

We are so excited to welcome back schools to our Festival in 2025. A brand new venue and much more on offer means a meaningful and interesting experience for students.

DATE: Friday 10th October 2025

VENUE: Gympie Cinema, Monkland St Gympie Qld

COST: $15 per student and teachers are free.

PROGRAM (subject to change):

• 9:15am | Schools arrive

• 9:30 | Heart of Gold Film Festival team - what goes into programming a film festival? Get the inside scoop on what shapes the Heart of Gold Film Festival and tips for making your future entries standout!

• 30mins (20mins content and 10min Q&A)

• 10:00 | Session 1 + Q&A with a filmmaker 

• 90min (1 hour screenings, 30min with a filmmaker)

• 11:30 | Lunch with interactive "hot set" where students can do a piece to camera/take photos with a set up of professional equipment for students to play with.

• 12:30 | Session 2 + Q&A with a filmmaker 

• 90min (1 hour screenings, 30min with a filmmaker)

• 2:00pm | Close

Students will have to bring their own lunch, limited purchase options available.

If you would like more information please contact festivaldirector@heartofgold.com.au