Heart of Gold International Short Film Festival

Welcome to Australia’s biggest regional short film festival, Gympie’s very own Heart of Gold International Short Film Festival.

This September, join us for immersive days of brilliant short films, live music, talks, workshops, panels, parties and more.

In 2026 our program includes:

CREATIVE LAB - three days of workshops on filmmaking, script writing, photography and more 12-14 September
Eddie Ray - Lack of Judgement Day feature show on Saturday 12 September
Silent Film and organ at Surface Hill Restaurant on Tuesday 15 September
Plays in the Pub on Wednesday 16 September
a FREE community event GO GOLD BLOCK PARTY on Thursday 17 September, full of film, music and more
our SCHOOLS DAY program on Friday 18 September, tickets on sale now
an outrageously GOLD opening night Gala on Friday 18 September
over 12 carefully curated sessions of short films from around the world, with special highlights of student work, Queensland and Australian stories 18-20 September
and MORE!