The annual Very Short Film Festival has announced its call for submissions, welcoming films spanning all genres with a sole requirement: they must be within 5 minutes and incorporate the 2024 signature theme - 'spark'. The theme can be achieved through visuals, dialogue, metaphor, or any other creative interpretation. In a commitment to inclusivity, the festival waives entry fees, ensuring that all storytellers, regardless of background, have an equal opportunity to share their stories. The festival is exclusive to filmmakers...

Screen Queensland, in partnership with Changer and with support from YouTube, will provide up to 20 emerging Queensland creators with in-depth training to enhance their production skills, better understand their audience and build their YouTube presence. Channel Lab: YouTube Accelerator participants will undertake a 16-week masterclass and mentoring program with Brisbane’s globally recognised creator specialists Changer, who have run creator workshops in Australia and internationally in collaboration Google. Practitioners will be equipped with the skills to maximise their creative potential...