FRIDAY 13th OCTOBER
5:00pm – 9:30pm
“The Future of Filmmaking at Play”
+ JUNIOR Challenge
+ MUSIC VIDEO Awards
+ YOUNG Filmmakers Awards
- Gates open 5:00pm – Films start 6:30pm
- Fabulous food available for purchase from Smokey Pint, Boxhead Burgers, East Coast Paella, Captain Crepes & The Donut Shack.
- NO BYO food or alcohol – full bar available.
- Please bring a blanket or chair to sit on.
ADULTS – $15 presale / $20 door
YOUTH (13-17) FREE – Please Register
UNDER 12 – FREE
SATURDAY 14th OCTOBER
4:30pm – 9:30pm
“The Best Short Films on Earth”
+ OPEN Filmmakers Awards
+ DRONE Filmmakers Awards
+ LOCAL Filmmakers Awards
- Gates open 4:30pm – Films start 6:30pm
- Fabulous food available for purchase from Smokey Pint, Boxhead Burgers, East Coast Paella, Captain Crepes & The Donut Shack.
- NO BYO food or alcohol – full bar available.
- Please bring a blanket or chair to sit on.
Please note : Some films may not be suitable for children without parental supervision on Saturday evening.
ADULTS – $30 presale / $35 door
YOUTH (13-17) – $15 presale / $15 door
UNDER 12 – $5 presale / $5 door
FEED ME…
🌟 Savor the flavors of Port Shorts with a culinary journey like no other! Dive into the rich aromas of Smokey Pint, take a bite out of the delectable Boxhead Burgers, let East Coast Paella transport you to the coasts of Spain, sail through sweet and savory with Captain Crepes, and finish off with a sweet indulgence from The Donut Shack. Experience a taste sensation that’s unparalleled – only at Port Shorts! 🍔🍤🥘🥞🍩” 🌟
The Port Shorts bar will be in full swing for all your hydration needs. No BYO.
About This Year’s Event
The coolest short film festival in the tropics is giving filmmakers a chance to win a share of more than $15,000 in cash and prizes and mix with some of the brightest stars of Australia’s screen industry at the 2023 Port Shorts Film Festival.
To be held in the idyllic Rex Smeal Park in Port Douglas on October 13-14 with the World Heritage-listed Daintree Rainforest and Great Barrier Reef as the backdrop, the festival is hosted by legendary Aussie actor and Festival Ambassador Stephen Curry, Curry , who says he can’t wait to get back to his adopted second home along with fellow Ambassadors and Judge Producer Matt Hearn.
“I love being a part of Port Shorts, it’s not just an amazing quality short film festival in a spectacular location, it’s got a great atmosphere among the filmmakers and audience,” he said.
“The filmmakers don’t just get a chance to meet up with other filmmakers, the organisers and locals make them feel a part of the community.
“Being able to float down a river on a lilo surrounded by the rainforest while you’re there certainly helps too.”