Events

The Australian Children’s Content Summit will bring together Australian and international delegates from the children’s and family entertainment industry for a three-day event. The summit presents an exclusive opportunity to engage and connect with industry executives and creatives from around the world to promote dialogue, build relationships, and encourage business in the vibrant children’s and family entertainment and media sector. Hosted by Australian Television Personality and Actor Mike Goldman, the Australian Children’s Content Summit consist of high-level industry relevant activities...

The Women in Media National Conference will be held in Sydney for the first time this year, with female media professionals from across the country set to gather for workshops and opportunities to engage in meaningful discussion. Held across September 8 and 9, the conference lineup includes speeches from Ita Buttrose, Leigh Sales, and 2023 Australian of the Year Taryn Brumfitt, who will appear in-conversation with Natalie Barr. There are also panel discussions centred topics such as Advancing Gender Equality,...

The London Australian Film Festival, run by the London Australian Film Society, offers British audiences a taste of what current Australia cinema has to offer, with this year's event to include five UK premieres, a special 25th anniversary screening, and the awarding of the Cris Jones Debut Director Prize. Venues include Finsbury Park Picturehouse, The Garden Cinema, and Picturehouse Central. The festival will open September 21 with the UK premiere of Ivan Sen's Limbo, starring Simon Baker. Other UK premieres...

A Night of Horror International Film Festival is back for its 15th year. Held at Dendy Newtown in Sydney, the festival will present ten features and 31 short films, hailing from different corners of the world, including Australia, United States, United Kingdom, Spain, Austria, Lithuania, Brazil, Switzerland, France, Denmark, India, and New Zealand. Opening night September 28 will see the world premiere of The Devil’s Work, the third instalment in Ursula Dabrowsky’s Demon Trilogy (Family Demons, Inner Demons). Friday will...

The 2024 SPA Awards ceremony will be held on the final night of Screen Forever 38 (May 19-21) on the Gold Coast. Once again, the SPA Awards will recognise the outstanding screen industry contributions by SPA members and be voted for solely by production businesses whose work drives Australian storytelling. The eligibility period for the upcoming awards encompasses January 1 to December 31. Early bird entries open from September 4-18, with all entries closing September 29. All financial members of...