Key dates:
AACTA Awards and Festival Wednesday 3 to Sunday 7 February
Applications close: Friday 6 November, 11:59 AEST
Screen Queensland has partnered with AACTA to support Queensland’s most promising creatives with exclusive access to Australia’s leading screen professionals throughout the 2027 AACTA calendar, commencing with the AACTA Festival in February.
The Creative Launchpad program provides Queensland-based writers, producers, and directors with the opportunity to meet and learn from established names working in the industry, creating connections with their peers and developing lasting professional relationships and collaborations.
The Creative Launchpad program includes a series of intimate role-specific roundtables with renowned talents as they visit Brisbane and the Gold Coast for AACTA events. Additional opportunities are crafted to be tailored to the goals of the cohort. In 2026, participants had the opportunity to attend exclusive virtual workshops, tailored networking and more.
Successful applicants must be available to attend sessions held during the 2027 AACTA Festival running from Wednesday 3 to Sunday 7 February.
Please note that travel support and tickets to AACTA events are not included as part of the program.
The AACTA Awards are proudly presented by BINGE and supported by the Queensland Government, through Tourism and Events Queensland and Screen Queensland, and Experience Gold Coast.
