BRILLIANT SHORT FILMS, FROM EVERY CORNER OF THE WORLD

12 to 20 September 2026

Welcome to Australia’s biggest regional short film festival, Gympie’s very own Heart of Gold International Short Film Festival. This September, join us for immersive days of brilliant short films, live music, talks, workshops, panels, parties and more.

Our 2026 International Short Film Festival celebrates 20 years of Heart of Gold - a milestone we think worth celebrating.

Join us for one of the most inspiring, heartwarming and welcoming celebrations of storytelling through film, music, theatre, comedy and more in October 2026.

KEY DATES:

Film submissions open: Monday 2 February 2026

Super Earlybird Deadline: Monday 2 March 2026

Final Deadline: Sunday 31 May 2026

Notification Date: Wednesday 1 July 2026

Event Date: 12 to 20 September 2026

ON TOUR 2026

ON TOUR 2026

We love the films we share at our Festival so much that we are hitting the road and bringing them to you!