We’ve talked about how to get money, now let’s talk about the payoff. City of Gold Coast and Gold Coast Film Festival invite you to join us for an evening of roundtable discussions where you can hear from seasoned filmmakers about their experiences in the industry, navigating the complexities of a complex industry, and how to prevail in a changing sector.

Success in the screen industry is not easy, we all know that, so come along and speak with other practitioners about getting your film out there, thinking strategically about a project’s future and extending its longevity by leveraging un-tapped opportunities.

This is your chance to ask your burning questions, pick the brains of our guests and gain valuable tips and tricks – so bring your pen and paper!

The event will include break-out sessions where you can join four different roundtables to hear from speakers and brainstorm among the group in open and honest conversations.

The four roundtables discussions will cover:

• Pitching and developing stories

• Distribution, Festivals and conferences

• Financing and recoupment

• IP, Legals and Chain of Title

Each discussion area will have 1-2 guests who will speak about their experiences of overcoming struggles and give advice that they’ve refined during their career.

We also encourage you to bring along project concepts or ready-to-pitch material so you can test the waters and receive feedback in a welcoming peer environment.

Date: Tuesday 2 February, 5.30pm-8pm

Location: Lakeside Room, HOTA Home of the Arts, 135 Bundall Road, Surfers Paradise QLD 4217

Cash bar will be available and the candy bar in the HOTA foyer will be open for purchasing light snacks.

We hope you can join us for the event. Tickets are limited so bookings are essential.

On the day, we will be following the COVID Safe guidelines of the venue, HOTA. We kindly ask that you follow all guidelines and adhere to physical distancing before, during and after the event and all guests remain 1.5 metres from others. If you are feeling unwell or are experiencing any flu-like symptoms, please stay home. We will also be collecting personal details at registration.