The Gold Coast Film Festival (GCFF) is a major annual cultural event celebrating cinema in one of Australia’s premier filmmaking destinations. Established in 2002, the festival has evolved from a genre-specific focus on fantasy and sci-fi to a broad, international program that includes feature films, shorts, and web series.

The festival is primarily hosted at HOTA (Home of the Arts) in Surfers Paradise. Key highlights include:

• SIPFest (Shorts in Paradise): A popular outdoor short film competition held under the stars.

• The Chauvel Award: A prestigious industry honour that recognizes significant contributions to Australian cinema.

• Industry Focus: The program features masterclasses, panel discussions, and networking events like "Pitch in Paradise" to support emerging and established filmmakers.

• Special Events: The festival hosts glitzy red-carpet galas, world premieres, and family-friendly screenings.

Insight CEO, Dr Mark Griffin, provides photography, videography, and event support for each Gold Coast Film Festival.