Community
14 August, 2024
Calling all local film producers
LOCAL filmmakers are being urged to enter their films for the annual Port Shorts Film Festival on October 18 and 19 with the main festival night at Rex Smeal Park at Port Douglas.
Sponsorship and event coordinator Lisa Keller said filmmakers of all experience levels were encouraged to apply.
“There are prizes of up to $15,000 in cash and prizes for entrants,” she said.
Ms Keller said on Friday, October 18 at Clink Theatre the junior challenge and young filmmaker awards would be announced with their films shown at the main screening on Saturday, October 19.
“On Saturday, October 19 at Rex Smeal Park the open filmmakers award, local filmmaker award and music video award will be announced,” she said.
This year’s festival ambassadors are actors Stephen Curry and Rarriwuy Hick along with Wolf Creek director Matt Hearn.
“This is a chance to have local films seen by industry leaders,” Ms Keller said.
She said there would be workshops, masterclasses, screenings and networking opportunities.
Ms Kellar said the event was backed by Screen Queensland. Entries close on September 1.
Visit https://portshorts.com/ for more details.
