Event Information
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We can’t wait to see you.
2025 Program
You can find detailed information about the 2025 Program including film index, film session times, live music and comedy events, workshops, talks and more HERE
Venues map
Our 2025 the Festival will take place in the Gympie town centre.
Gympie Cinema will feature our international film festival showcasing curated sessions of brilliant short films from around the world on the big screen, a gala Awards ceremony and filmmaker talks.
A program of music, comedy, workshops and talks will take place at Gympie Music Hall.
Gympie Regional Gallery is hosting our GO GOLD BLOCK PARTY on Thursday 9 October in the grounds and will be open for the first glimpse of the Du Reitz Art Prize for 2025.
ART POST Contemporary Gallery will have exhibitions on show.
And we are creating a street chalk art storyline project between all the venues, to connect and share with our community.
Food and Drink
There are a range of options for food and drink at this year’s Festival.
Gympie Cinema candy bar will be operating for all your favourite movie snacks and drinks, and a licensed bar will be operating from 2pm.
Gympie Music Hall will be serving tea, coffee cakes and snacks. The Gold Bar will operate from Saturday 12pm til late and Sunday 12pm til 3pm.
ART POST Contemporary Gallery has the exquisite Chai Chai Tea House which is open from 8am to 2pm on Friday and Saturday.
We encourage you to explore the range of food and drink available in the Gympie town centre, and our map shows where you can find those close by to our precinct.
Merchandise
This year we go green, and we have some fabulous ways you can support the Festival and look very cool at the same time!
2025 T-SHIRT range is a collection of secondhand shirts that we are screen printing on demand.
We also have a very cool Boomerang Bag tote bag that sports a groovy Heart of Gold patch.
Find both of these options and more at our Heart of Gold Headquarters (Gympie Music Hall) and at the Box Office desk at Gympie Cinema.
You purchase t-shirts, jumpers, mugs, shower curtains (not kidding) and more featuring our 2025 design at Red Bubble.
Accessibility
Heart of Gold aims to be an accessible festival for all. Below we have provided information that will be helpful in planning and attending our festival.
Please reach out at any time to let us know about any access requirements you may have and how we can assist either via email info@heartofgold.com.au .
Access Guide:
Please reach out at any time to let us know about any access requirements you may have and how we can assist, either via email at info@heartofgold.com.au or call/text 0428 635 829. Heart of Gold will have Helpers on-site who can provide one-on-one support as required on the day.
Companion Cards:
Companion Card holders are welcome. Once you have purchased your ticket, please email the confirmation along with your name and phone number to info@heartofgold.com.au, and we will process the companion ticket at no charge.
Wheelchair Accessibility:
Gympie Cinema, Gympie Music Hall and Gympie Regional Gallery are wheelchair accessible. When purchasing a ticket to an event please indicate at the question that you have accessibility requirements and we will contact you to ensure that you have the best experience we can provide.
GYMPIE CINEMA accessible entrance is via O’Connell Street carpark. We have Helpers in place to welcome and guide you in.
Toilets:
The nearest accessible toilets are:
Gympie Cinema, located beside the accessible entrance
Gympie Regional Gallery, located upstairs via the lift and open 10am to 4pm on Friday, and 10am to 2pm on Saturday
Gympie RSL, accessed via Mary or Nash Street and open during operating hours.
Parking:
Accessible Parking is available in the
O’Connell Street carpark at the rear of the Cinema building
Gympie Regional Gallery carpark, enter via Nash or O’Connell Streets
Corner of Mary and Channon Streets carpark.
Assistance Animals:
Assistance and Companion animals are welcome. The animals should be wearing a harness, lead, or a coat identifying them as assistance animals.
Social Story:
If anyone would like a social story before the event, please contact info@heartofgold.com.au Social stories include event details with visual supports, sensory considerations, detailed venue access info, and what to expect from the festival.
Venue info: Gympie Cinema
The accessible entrance via the O’Connell Street carpark is on ground level. The Box Office, Candy Bar and Bar will be located in the foyer of the Cinema which is not accessible by wheelchairs as there is one step into the building. A Helper will be on site to guide and assist if necessary.
The male and female toilets are situated in the foyer.
Venue info: Gympie Music Hall
The entrance is on street level and the building is accessible.
The male and female toilets are situated in the courtyard which can be accessed by a set of five stairs at the rear of the building or via the main entrance and a concrete pathway.
Unfortunately at this time there is no accessible toilet at the Gympie Music Hall.
FAQ
What time does all the fun happen?
Heart of Gold International Short Film Festival is a four day event. Please see the 2025 Program for full details of times and venues. Please take care to check your ticket to ensure you arrive on time and in the right place!.
Where is this thing?
Heart of Gold International Short Film Festival is happening across multiple venues in the Gympie town centre. Please see our venue map on this page for more information, check you ticket for the address of the venue you are attending, follow signs and ask if you have a question.
Can I buy a ticket at the door?
Not if it sells out in advance : )
While we can sell you a ticket at the door if there is availability, we strongly and most heartrendingly urge you to book your ticket in advance online. Why? Because then we can ensure we have enough volunteers, food and drink to make your experience great. The check in process will be smoother and quicker for you. We also feel supported by you and aren’t biting our nails wondering if anyone is coming. And most importantly YOU DON’T MISS OUT!
Is Heart of Gold an all-ages event?
Yes. Very family friendly. However, given this is a licensed event all youth and children must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Please also check the film sessions for those that are more suitable for children and ensure you are attending the most appropriate sessions with your young people.
Do I need to buy a ticket for my child?
Yes. Every film session or event that is suitable for children has a child ticket option (under 15 years). Young people over 15 years purchase an adult (general admission) ticket unless they are a have a student and/or concession card.
Please note the GO GOLD BLOCK PARTY is a free, family friendly event that does not require a ticket to attend.
Please note that the Family Gold film session on Sunday 12 October at 10.30am is priced at $10 for all tickets.
Are there concession tickets available?
Yes, concession tickets are available for every ticketed event.
Is Heart of Gold an accessible event?
We hope so. There will be disabled parking, Companion Tickets, accessible options to all venues and more. Please see our Accessibility Guide above.
Can I bring my dog?
No, sadly furry friends will need to stay home for this one. Assistance animals are allowed, please see Accessibility Guide for more information.
I would like to volunteer, how do I?
Great, thank you! Volunteer registrations are open on our Volunteer page.
Does volunteering get you a ticket?
Yes, volunteering is working for your ticket! Plus you get a warm fuzzy feeling.
I bought a ticket but can’t find the confirmation email?
Check your junk/spam/promotions folder, you should receive confirmation within minutes of purchasing your tickets from Humanitix. If still no luck please email info@heartofgold.com.au
Can I bring my own chair to the festival?
Yes. Camping chairs, low chairs and any equivalent is allowed. There will be a designated “chair zone” where these can be situated for the day. Once this zone is full we cannot guarantee a chair spot so please arrive early if bringing a chair.
Can I bring my own alcohol to the festival?
Heart of Gold is a licensed festival and this means no BYO. Please show your support and respect by not bringing your own.
Can I bring my own food to the festival?
Only food and drink purchased at Gympie Cinema can be consumed in the venue.
A range of options will be available at Gympie Music Hall.
Please show your support and respect by not bringing your own.
Where can I refill my water bottle?
There will be a water refill station at the Gympie Music Hall.
Can I park near the festival area?
Yes, the venues that are hosting events in the Festival program are all located in the Gympie CBD. There are a range of parking options available including street, some venue parking at Gympie Cinema and Gympie Regional Gallery.
There are free carparks located in Nash Street (access via Mary or Nash Street), Reef Street (access via Reef or Monkland Street), Nelson Reserve, Myall Street (behind the Government offices and next to Gympie Central School), and more.
How can I get from one venue to another?
There will be a free hop-on hop-off bus service running on Saturday and Sunday from 10am.
Will the festival go ahead in bad weather?
Heary of Gold will go ahead rain, hail or shine. Luckily, we expect it to shine. All our venues are indoors and what better way to spend a rainy day than at the movies or listening to live music with friends?
I have grievances. To whomst may I aire them to?
For complaints and feedback, please contact us at info@heartofgold.com.au. We strive to learn, grow and build ourselves and our festival community to be better. If you have comments to help us get there, we’d love to hear them!
I have bought several tickets – do we need to arrive all together?
E-tickets will be scanned by staff. If arriving separately it is up to you to ensure each person in your group has their e-ticket with barcode ready to scan.
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