Port Shorts

Port Shorts The coolest film festival in the heart of the tropics - Port Shorts Film Festival - Port Douglas

A breathtaking location, the platform to showcase some of the world's best short films and some of Australia’s most accomplished film exponents sharing their knowledge with emerging filmmakers – the Port Shorts Film Festival is a feast for the film making senses. With a prize pool worth more than $15,000 up for grabs, the Port Shorts Film Festival shines the spotlight on the imagination of Austral

ia’s most creative minds, with a support network geared to stimulate the next generation of filmmakers. Acclaimed Australian actor Stephen Curry, Wolf Creek and Rogue Executive Producer Matt Hearn, and the brilliant Australian film actress, Rarriwuy Hick, will be with emerging filmmakers every step of the journey as official ambassadors, mentors and judges of the Port Shorts Film Festival. We love helping Australia’s best emerging filmmakers achieve their potential and celebrate their individuality.

🎬 Port Shorts is proud to support this fantastic community fundraiser! 🦘💚If you're in Port Douglas this Wednesday, gathe...
03/08/2026

🎬 Port Shorts is proud to support this fantastic community fundraiser! 🦘💚

If you're in Port Douglas this Wednesday, gather your friends and put your trivia skills to the test while helping Australia's native wildlife.

The TARC Trivia Night Charity Fundraiser promises a fun evening of:
🧠 Trivia
🎁 Raffles
🛍️ Auctions
🎉 Door prizes
❤️ Plenty of laughs - all for a great cause.

Every dollar raised helps the Tropical Animal Rehabilitation Centre (TARC) provide care for injured, orphaned and displaced native wildlife.

📅 Wednesday 5 August
🕡 6:30pm
📍 Central Hotel, Port Douglas
💲 $10 per person (up to 10 people per team)

Wildlife Habitat Port Douglas Central Hotel

🎬 Want in on the action? Port Shorts is hiring a Sponsorship & Event Co-ordinator to help power the coolest short film f...
29/06/2026

🎬 Want in on the action?

Port Shorts is hiring a Sponsorship & Event Co-ordinator to help power the coolest short film festival in the tropics. Part-time, flexible, and ready for an immediate start.

Know someone who'd be perfect for this? Tag them, share this post, or send them straight to the link below 👇

Be part of a great creative team and help produce one of Far North Queensland's favourite festivals.

The Douglas Shire lost a true icon of the community yesterday with the sudden passing of much-loved former Port FM owner...
02/06/2026

The Douglas Shire lost a true icon of the community yesterday with the sudden passing of much-loved former Port FM owner, publican and freedom fighter Michael Gabour, one of Port Shorts' most passionate supporters for more than two decades.

There was no greater champion of musicians and artists in our community and his infectious smile and dulcet tones will be sorely missed by all who knew him.

On behalf of the Port Shorts crew, we send our love to Helen and Shane and everyone impacted by Michael's passing.

There will always be a seat reserved for you at Port Shorts buddy, thanks for the memories.... 💚

20/05/2026
🌴 SUBMISSIONS ARE OPEN — Port Shorts Film Festival 2026October 24 | Port Douglas, QLDThis is your shot. Port Shorts is o...
09/05/2026

🌴 SUBMISSIONS ARE OPEN — Port Shorts Film Festival 2026
October 24 | Port Douglas, QLD

This is your shot. Port Shorts is one of Australia's most unique film festivals — short films, under the stars, where the rainforest meets the Coral Sea.

Whether you're a first-time filmmaker or a seasoned pro, we want to see your work.
💰 Best Film – $5,000 AUD
💰 Best Music Video – $1,000 AUD
💰 Best Local Film – $500 AUD
💰 Jury Award – $750 | Audience Choice – $500
💰 Best Queensland Film – $250 + AACTA package

Submit now at filmfreeway.com/PortShortsFilmFestival

Early Bird Deadline for Port Shorts coming up on 8 May 🎥😍
29/04/2026

Early Bird Deadline for Port Shorts coming up on 8 May 🎥😍

🎬 PORT SHORTS FILM FESTIVAL 2026 The Coolest Short Film Festival in the Tropics – and now an AACTA Awards Qualifier 📅 OCTOBER 24, 2026 | 🌴 PORT DOUGLAS, ...

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29/04/2026

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