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Asia Pacific Screen Awards & Forum

The Star, Gold Coast

Proudly supported by Australia's Gold Coast, the 19th Asia Pacific Screen Awards and Forum returns this October, marking a pivotal moment as APSA heads towards its 20th Anniversary and continues its evolution into a true cultural and industry engine for the Asia Pacific screen sector. Recognised by FIAPF as one of the world's prestigious film prizes, APSA brings together filmmakers, producers, distributors and industry leaders from across the Asia Pacific, built on three pillars: Celebration — honouring the region's finest films and filmmakers Connection — bringing together the Asia Pacific screen community from 78 countries and areas Collaboration — fostering co-productions and pathways that strengthen the region's screen industry The accompanying Forum is designed for practitioners ready to take their work further — built on the philosophy of *come with a project, leave with a pathway*, connecting filmmakers with the relationships that turn ideas into outcomes. But APSA isn't just for industry. Everyone is welcome to be part of the celebration, with public screenings at Event Cinemas Pacific Fair and the Opening Night Gala on Wednesday 28 October at The Star, featuring a special tribute to Jack Thompson AM, President of the Academy since its founding.
Winners of the 18th Asia Pacific Screen Awards
Three performers in front of a big screen
Welcome to Country performance
Cinema filled with audience looking at a screen
Four people on the red carpet
When
28 October, 2026
Venue
The Star, Gold Coast
Location and DirectionsCasino Drive Broadbeach Queensland 4218 Australia
All tickets
$18 to $1,800
Tickets for screenings start at $18, to a table of 10 at the ceremony for $1,800.
Product Types
  • Concerts or Performances
  • Festivals and Celebrations
Facilities
  • Bar
  • Cafe
  • Carpark
  • Coach Parking
  • Conference/Convention Facilities
  • Electric Vehicle Charging Point
  • Family Friendly
  • Kiosk
  • Non Smoking
  • Public Toilet
  • Restaurant
  • Shop / Gift Shop
Accessibility
  • Actively welcomes people with access needs.
Accessibility Information
  • Welcomes and assists people who have challenges with learning, communication, understanding and behaviour. (includes people with autism, intellectual disability, Down syndrome, acquired brain injury (ABI), dyslexia and dementia)
  • Caters for people who are blind or have vision loss.
  • Caters for people who are deaf or have hearing loss.
  • Caters for people with sufficient mobility to climb a few steps but who would benefit from fixtures to aid balance. (This includes people using walking frames and mobility aids)
  • Caters for people who use a wheelchair.
  • Caters for people with allergies and intolerances.
Dates
  • Wednesday 28 October, 202610:00 - 22:00Confirmed Event
  • Thursday 29 October, 202610:00 - 22:00Confirmed Event
  • Friday 30 October, 202610:00 - 22:00Confirmed Event