We're thrilled to announce the 2026 dates for SCREEN FOREVER, Australia's premier screen industry event.
21-22 April 2026: Online Global Market
- 28-30 April 2026: Conference + SPA Connect Market - Gold Coast
Entering its 40th year, SCREEN FOREVER has developed an unrivalled ability to unite the sector and provide a world-class platform to champion the talent, passion and achievements of the Australian screen industry. We are excited to return to Queensland's Gold Coast in 2026.
The Online Global Market, which opens opportunities to connect with global buyers and commissioners, will again take place a week before local and international delegates touch down on the sunny Gold Coast.
Stay tuned for more exciting SPA Connect Market and SCREEN FOREVER 40 announcements in the coming months.
SCREEN FOREVER website HERE.
Submit your session ideas today
We strive to curate a program bursting with unmissable networking events, business meetings and inspiring thought leadership. This is your chance to help us make the program for SCREEN FOREVER's 40th Anniversary the best one yet.
SCREEN FOREVER is the place to voice what we as an industry need and come together as a community. We build our program in consultation with industry experts, and we want to hear what is most relevant to you, your creative projects, and your businesses.
No idea is too big or too small, so please submit your idea(s) today, sharing your thoughts on topics, projects, speakers, and moderators you want to see in the SCREEN FOREVER 40 program.
Please submit your idea(s) by Friday, 31 October 2025.
Submit your ideas HERE.
Expressons of interest for partnerships
Uniting the pillars of entertainment, media, and technology, SCREEN FOREVER is one of the largest congregations of screen industry professionals in the Southern Hemisphere.
Over 1,000 leading Australian and international industry practitioners involved in producing, creating, writing, directing, distributing, and financing screen content across film, TV, games, interactive, and online attend annually.
SPA will work with your team on a tailored partnership that helps your organisation achieve its business goals.
If you are interested in corporate partnership, email info@screenproducers.org.au with the subject header 'SF Partnership Enquiry' by Friday, 19 December 2025. For those interested in session sponsorship specifically, please enquire by Friday, 31 October 2025, to enable the best chance of alignment.
Keen to volunteer?
We're searching for proactive and friendly volunteers for SCREEN FOREVER 40.
If you have experience in event management or are a graduate looking for work experience in the screen industry, we want to hear from you!
Students of directing, production and writing are also encouraged to apply.
Please submit your details by Friday, 30 January 2026.
Apply HERE.
SCREEN FOREVER is proudly supported by the Queensland Government, through Screen Queensland.
Principal Partner: Screen Queensland
Major Partner: Gold Coast Film Commission / Australia's Gold Coast
Major Government Partner: Screen Australia
Presented by: Screen Producers Australia