Gather your friends, pull up a picnic rug and join us on the lawns for SIPFEST (Shorts in Paradise) being held under the stars again this year at the incredible HOTA Outdoor Stage. Hosted by Gold Coast Film Festival Ambassador Lincoln Lewis along with live music, incredible short films, food trucks and bars, this is the ultimate outdoor film experience and best of all IT’S FREE! HOTA also is offering a Gourmet or Indulgence Hamper to your eveningto purchase – details on the ticketing page.
SIPFEST is the Gold Coast’s premiere short film festival competition, showcasing 15 of the best short film finalists from submissions around Australia and Internationally. The night culminates in the live announcement and presentation of the SIPFEST award categories and give audiences the opportunity to vote for their favourites on the night too.
Further details:
5.30pm: Gates / Bar / Food
6.30pm: SIPFEST Commences
9.00pm: Award Presentation
9.30pm: Event Concludes
SIPFEST 2024 Films:
ACT ONE
HELL YEAH Dir. Martha Goddard
TOO MANY ETHNICS Dir. Vonne Patiag
WAKING UP 30 Dir. Kristina Moschella
FAVOURITES Dir. Nick Russell
CHOMP Dir. Ben Nixon
CUPPA CHAIDir. Amit Kaur
US AS I REMEMBERDir. Kiana Scrase
ACT TWO
ERZI Dir. Kailani D’Amour & Tin Huyen Pham
BIRD DRONE Dir. Radheya Jegatheva
ROOM FOR ONE MORE Dir. Jesse Vogelaar
THE REALTOR Dir. Adrian Eppel
THE STRIPPER TRADE OFF Dir. Janneke Williamson
*ADULT CONTENT WARNING
CREEK GEEKS Dir. Andrew Robb & Jessica Gerger
ZOMBIES vs MEN’S SHED Dir. Travis Bain
SMOKO Dir. Adam Gunn & Steve Cooper
This event is in laid-back picnic mode. This is a ticketed free event. All attendees must have a valid ticket to enter. Children under 3 years do not require a ticket. Register now. This is a licensed all ages event, and some of the film content may contain mature themes, parental guidance is recommended.
