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.

From the big screen to your screen - it’s feedback time! 💻Tell us what you loved, and what you want more of next year.I...
22/10/2025

From the big screen to your screen - it’s feedback time! 💻

Tell us what you loved, and what you want more of next year.

It'll take only 2 minutes!

Feedback link - https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/CUT8ZtKKEF

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21/10/2025

Big screen comes alive at Port Shorts

20/10/2025

The Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts (AACTA) today announced the nominees for the 2026 AACTA Award for Best Short Film, with the announcement taking place at the Port Shorts Film Festival in Port Douglas, Queensland.

🎬 Port Shorts 2025 – That’s a Wrap! 🌴✨What a night under the stars! The crowd, the films, the energy - absolutely electr...
20/10/2025

🎬 Port Shorts 2025 – That’s a Wrap! 🌴✨

What a night under the stars! The crowd, the films, the energy - absolutely electric.

A huge thank you to our filmmakers, crew, sponsors, and everyone who joined us at Stinger Park for another unforgettable celebration of short films that shine.

Here are your 2025 Port Shorts Award Winners:
🏆 Open Film Award - The Mediator
🎥 Director: Roman Anastasios

🏆 Audience Choice Award & Inaugural Best Queensland Film (supported by AACTA) - Stranded
🎥 Directors: Reilly Archer-Whelan & Michael Whyntie

🏆 Jury Award - Super
🎥 Director: Jannah Dryden

🏆 Best Local Film - Unfollow
🎥 Directors: Liz Christensen, Garth Edwards & Dane Hallam

🏆 Best Music Video - Dancing2 – Keli Holiday
🎥 Director: Ryan Sauer

Massive thanks to our filmmakers, sponsors, crew, and the Port Douglas community for keeping the creative spark alive -see you next year under the palms! 🌙💛

Film Submissions for 2026 Open soon!

Screen Queensland Douglas Shire Council SIXT Australia
Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts (AACTA) Visit Port Douglas & Daintree Garricks Camera House Cairns Homescape Tiles Final Touch Productions Screen Australia Tropical North Queensland Jam Pro Lighting

🎬 Rolling into Rex Smeal!The crew’s on deck and the countdown’s on - Port Shorts setup has begun! 🌴✨It’s all hands on de...
18/10/2025

🎬 Rolling into Rex Smeal!

The crew’s on deck and the countdown’s on - Port Shorts setup has begun! 🌴✨

It’s all hands on deck (and a few trucks full of gear) as we get ready to bring the coolest film festival in the tropics to life tonight.

Beat the queue - Get your tickets online - cheaper than the gate! https://events.humanitix.com/port-shorts

🐾 We Love Dogs (We Really Do!)But Port Shorts isn’t quite ready for paws on the red carpet.Please leave your dog at home...
16/10/2025

🐾 We Love Dogs (We Really Do!)

But Port Shorts isn’t quite ready for paws on the red carpet.

Please leave your dog at home and come enjoy a night of films, food, and fun under the palms on Saturday! 🌴🎥

🎟️ TICKETS: https://events.humanitix.com/port-shorts/tickets

🎬 Port Shorts has a little surprise for you…We’ve gone bigger, brighter, and bolder! 🌴✨This year’s festival is rocking a...
16/10/2025

🎬 Port Shorts has a little surprise for you…

We’ve gone bigger, brighter, and bolder! 🌴✨

This year’s festival is rocking a new screen setup and epic sound system - it’s cinema under the stars, turned up a notch. 🔊🎥 thanks to our friends at Final Touch Productions

📅 Saturday 18 October | ⏰ 4:30pm
📍 Rex Smeal Park, Port Douglas

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15/10/2025

The Countdown is on for Port Shorts 2025 🎥🌴

Hosted by the one and only Stephen Curry, Port Shorts is set to bring the laughs, the legends, and a night full of incredible short films under the stars. 🍿

Get your online tickets - cheaper than at the gate! Plus go into our Lucky Door prize to win some great prizes!
https://events.humanitix.com/port-shorts/tickets

Thanks to all our incredible 2025 sponsors, supporters and especially our filmmakers! 😍

See you Saturday!!

Screen Queensland Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts (AACTA) Douglas Shire Council Visit Port Douglas & Daintree Clink Theatre Garricks Camera House Cairns Visit Port Douglas & Daintree Tourism Port Douglas Daintree - Industry Sixt Tin Shed Port Douglas Uptown Hire Pool Resort Port Douglas Mandalay Port Douglas Accommodation Pullman Port Douglas Sea Temple Resort & Spa Newsport Daily Exemplar Coaches & Limousines Salsa Bar & Grill Homescape Tiles Exemplar Coaches & Limousines Back Country Bliss Adventures Wildlife Habitat Port Douglas Windswell Kitesurfing and Standup Paddle Port Douglas Liquid Desire Court House Hotel Villa San Michele - Port Douglas Williams Cete & Co Final Touch Productions Jam Pro Lighting Papillon Landscapes Rattle n Hum Port Douglas Nautilus Holiday Apartments - Port Douglas

🎥 Muscles for Movies 🍿Strong? Semi-strong? Emotionally strong? We’ll take you 💪Help us set up in the park for the Port S...
14/10/2025

🎥 Muscles for Movies 🍿

Strong? Semi-strong? Emotionally strong? We’ll take you 💪

Help us set up in the park for the Port Shorts Film Festival early Saturday morning - just a few hours of lifting, laughs, and good karma.

We’ll repay you with free Port Shorts tickets and endless gratitude 🎬✨

Give Greg a call on 0448 900 066 if you’re keen - set up a few things, earn bragging rights, then kick back for an epic night under the stars 🌴🍿
https://www.portshorts.com

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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. The Port Shorts Film Festival is staged under the stars in nature’s playground, Port Douglas in Far North Queensland, where the majestic Daintree Rainforest meets the spectacular Great Barrier Reef. With a prize pool worth more than $15,000 up for grabs, the Port Shorts Film Festival shines the spotlight on the imagination of Australia’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 Australian Film Industry Awards nominated screenwriter Kier Shorey (Blurred) will be with emerging filmmakers every step of the journey as official ambassadors, mentors and judges of the Port Shorts Film Festival. Port Shorts organisers conduct workshops for youth and adult filmmakers of all experience to provide them with the tools to produce quality short films, documentaries and music videos in the months leading up to the film festival. We want to help Australia’s best emerging filmmakers achieve their potential and celebrate their individuality.