Until Fri 30 Oct
The Star Gold Coast · Broadbeach
the region's best films, public screenings and an opening gala
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A world-class celebration of Asia Pacific cinema, bringing together filmmakers, industry leaders and award-winning storytelling to the Gold Coast.
Proudly supported by Australia's Gold Coast, the 19th Asia Pacific Screen Awards and Forum returns this October — marking a pivotal moment as APSA heads towards its 20th Anniversary and continues its evolution from an awards platform into a true cultural and industry engine for the Asia Pacific screen sector.
Recognised by FIAPF as one of the world's prestigious film prizes, APSA brings together filmmakers, producers, distributors and industry leaders from across the Asia Pacific for a celebration built on three pillars:
The accompanying Forum is designed for practitioners ready to take their work further – built on the philosophy of come with a project, leave with a pathway, connecting filmmakers with the relationships and opportunities that turn ideas into outcomes.
But APSA isn't just for industry. Everyone is welcome to be part of the celebration – with public screenings at Event Cinemas Pacific Fair and the Opening Night Gala on Wednesday 28 October at The Star, featuring a special tribute to Jack Thompson AM, President of the…
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When is Asia Pacific Screen Awards and Forum?
From Wed 28 Oct 2026, until Fri 30 Oct.
Where is it?
The Star Gold Coast, Broadbeach, QLD.
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