Screen Forever - Expressions of Interest 2026

Submissions closed at midnight (end of day) 30 January 2026 (AEST).

Eligibility

SCREEN FOREVER is Australia’s premier screen industry event. It will be occurring on the Gold Coast at The Star between 6 - 8 May 2025. 

The premier event provides an opportunity for screen professionals to pitch their projects. They can test the marketplace and get feedback on next steps.

The Gold Coast Film Commission is now seeking expressions of interest to attend. There are six passes available for eligible applicants.

To be eligible to access one of the passes, you will need to:

  • Be a Gold Coast resident producer or production company or content provider,
  • Have three projects ready to pitch to broadcasters, streamers, production companies, distributors etc
  • Have pitch materials ready to use at Screen Forever
  • Have a plan of the producers/content providers you would like to connect with and pitch your project/s to
  • Have not obtained Screen Queensland or other Government agency funding to attend Screen Forever
  • Have not already registered for Screen Forever
  • Be available to attend the "Taking your Project to Market" full day course and conference bootcamp in February/March 2025.

 To find out details of who will be attending please visit SCREEN FOREVER.

 Should you attend SCREEN FOREVER, you will need to submit a report detailing the below:

  • Sessions and round tables attended
  • Pitch sessions attended and outcomes achieved
  • Key ‘take-away’ insights from attending
  • How has attending Screen Forever benefited the development of your projects?
  • Did you receive market place interest for your projects?

Dates

Expression of interest close:                   Monday 27 January 2025

Notification to successful applicants:      February 2025

Conference:                                            6 to 8 May 2025

 Evaluation criteria

Expressions of Interest assessment criteria:

  • Ability of the applicant to deliver outcomes
  • Benefits to the Gold Coast screen industry

Expression of Interest Materials

  • Completed expression of interest form (below)
  • ASIC company information (delete)
  • Project synopsis, list of intended audience and pitch preferences (delete)
  • Meeting plans to pitch project/s
  • Track record information
  • Goals and outcomes

 More information

For more information email film@goldcoast.qld.gov.au

 

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