Unlock the full festival experience with an all-access pass. Join us under the stars for Showdown Showcase, dive into Island Vibes with the PIFF, connect at the GAMES Summit and AI in Screen, get hands-on at LevelUp GAMES Workshops, celebrate our creative community at the Sunshine Coast Screen Awards Dinner, and discover fresh talent at Showdown Shorts.

Experience the energy of the Sunshine Coast’s screen community at our big-screen showcase, where bold, original storytelling takes centre stage. This event brings together standout short films from local writers, directors, cast, and crew, featuring highlights from three seasons of Sunny Coast Showdown and fresh voices from the first-ever Showdown Shorts. Join us to celebrate the creative talent shaping our region’s screen future.

This season, the Sunshine Coast opens its doors to the stories of Oceania, inviting filmmakers and voices from across the Pacific to join our creative community. It’s a chance to connect, learn, and experience the depth and diversity of screen culture in our region. Come along for an evening where film, and live music come together in one space.

Step into the future of game development at the Games Summit. Connect with developers and industry experts shaping production, design, branding, and AI, and learn how to take your ideas from concept to global release. Whether you’re building your first game or growing your studio, this is your chance to gain practical insight and build your creative business on the Sunshine Coast.

AI is transforming the way we create on screen, from the first spark of an idea right through to the finished film.
Be part of an evening where creativity meets technology. Industry leaders will share practical examples, live demonstrations, and new ways AI is changing the craft of screen storytelling. Your ticket includes a welcome drink and canapés.

Screen Summit is where the Sunshine Coast’s screen future is built, one idea and one connection at a time. This isn’t just another industry event. It’s a working space for makers, a place to experiment, sharpen your skills, and meet the people shaping what comes next. With hands-on workshops, practical panels, and keynotes from leading Australian voices, you’ll walk away with real tools, fresh insight, and the momentum to take your work further in a changing industry.

We’re bringing together emerging talent, established professionals, and industry leaders to share knowledge, collaborate, and set the pace for the next chapter of screen storytelling. With a focus on practical skills and future-facing conversations, this is where our community comes together to raise the bar and shape what’s next.

Join us for a hands-on workshop day designed for local game developers. Take part in three focused sessions to build your skills, strengthen your projects, and move your work forward.

The Sunshine Coast Screen Awards specifically honour individuals and projects from the region that demonstrate excellence, innovation, and local impact in film, TV, and digital media, distinguishing local achievement within the wider industry.

Showdown Shorts is our dedicated short film competition elevating emerging and student creators from the Sunshine Coast. This event uniquely serves as a launchpad for the region's next generation of storytellers, spotlighting innovative short-form filmmaking.