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.

🐾 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!!

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🎥 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

🎬✨ Roll out the red carpet, film lovers! 🍿Get ready for the Port Shorts Film Festival! Secure your tickets NOW and enjoy...
06/10/2025

🎬✨ Roll out the red carpet, film lovers! 🍿

Get ready for the Port Shorts Film Festival! Secure your tickets NOW and enjoy our presale prices - cheaper than at the gate! 🎟️
https://events.humanitix.com/port-shorts

And that's not all! Purchase your tickets in advance and stand a chance to WIN some amazing prizes! 🎁 Plus, skip those long queues and walk straight into a cinematic experience like no other. 📽️

Grab your tickets and be part of the magic. 🌟

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🎬 Port Shorts is back, right here in our backyard!Join us at Rex Smeal Park, Saturday 18 October for a night of local st...
26/09/2025

🎬 Port Shorts is back, right here in our backyard!

Join us at Rex Smeal Park, Saturday 18 October for a night of local stories, music videos, open films and the winning shorts from our junior Reel Futures Festival 🌟

It’s the best of our region on the big screen, under the stars, with the community that makes it all possible.

🎟 Grab your tickets now 👉 https://events.humanitix.com/port-shorts

Get your tickets folks!
25/09/2025

Get your tickets folks!

Port Shorts Film Festival - The coolest Film Festival in the Tropics Saturday 18th October - Rex Smeal Park - Port Douglas

25/09/2025

🎟️ Tickets are flying → Grab yours now https://events.humanitix.com/port-shorts

🎬 The countdown is ON! Port Shorts Film Festival is back at Rex Smeal Park, Port Douglas – Saturday 18 October under the stars 🌴🎥

Get ready for an unforgettable night of world-class short films, and the magic of watching cinema on the edge of the Coral Sea. 🍿

Don’t miss the creativity, laughs, and unforgettable vibes that only Port Shorts can deliver! 🔥

High five to our incredible sponsors who have made this happen!

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22/09/2025

Port Shorts to present quality line-up Port Shorts Festival Bryan Littlely Journalist Email Last updated: 22/09/2025 - 11:00 (AEST) Port Shorts Festival Director Ali George and host Stephen Curry on what was a magical night at the 2024 awards. Pic: Bryan Littlely A total 18 films will form the playl...

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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.