The inaugural Capricorn Film Festival begins on September 19 at the Gladstone Marina, aiming to showcase film-making talent from the Central Queensland region and the world.
Local filmmakers of all ages are being asked to make short films and enter them in the festival.
Luke Graham, producer of feature film Broke filmed in Gladstone and Rockhampton mid last year and soon to be released, has created the event due to the enthusiasm shown by locals to film-making.
Graham said, "Everyone from the region, the people we met and helped out of the production, we all had such a great time, and even altered a few career paths.”
The film festival will include film-making workshops for each of Gladstone’s High Schools with two free community workshops to be held in late June and July.
Graham added, "We have been working hard behind the scenes to create an inspiring and educational curriculum, where participants learn hands on how to turn their idea in a short film.
"We aim to be the premiere film festival in Queensland within the next five years, with an event that will bring film enthusiasts in droves to our shores."
Tthere are great prizes for the winners including $2,000 for best film, video equipment for the best High School film and a nationally accredited acting or film institution short course for the CQ rising talent category.
The winners will be announced on the night, with film industry personnel judging the best in each category.
For more information on the workshops, the festival or to enter your short film:
www.capricornfilmfestival.com