Showdown Shorts entries are now open on FilmFreeway, and we want to see your films.
Submit for the chance to be featured on the big screen, win substantial prizes, and get your film out in the world.
It's your time to shine!
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Your presence at Showdown Showcase actively helps our future DoPS, directors, gaffers and producers. The Screen Cadetship paves pathways for young creatives entering the industry, and we're here to support them.
Showdown Showcase | June 9 | Kawana Event Cinemas | 6PM-8PM
Buy you ticket now: /event/showdown-showcase-26-kawana-179582/
Have you booked your tickets for Showdown Showcase Kawana yet?
It's going to be a night of celebration, community and fun, featuring our debut run of Showcase films.
Invite a friend - we can't wait to see you there.
June 9
Kawana Event Cinemas 6PM-9PM
Buy your tickets here: /event/showdown-showcase-26-kawana-179582/
Meet Dr Jacqueline Burgess. An award-winning educator and one of Australia’s leading researchers in game marketing and player communities. Her workshops have helped developers better position, market and communicate their games to audiences. If you’re developing games on the Sunshine Coast, this is a rare opportunity to hear directly from someone working at the intersection of games, research, audience engagement and industry strategy.
Free event Pizza + drinks included
ScreenHub Nambour Thursday May 28
Please RSVP ASAP for catering. /event/games-marketing-with-dr-jacqueline-burgess-181331/
Showdown Showcase is coming to Kawana on June 9 🎬
10 short films. One night.
If you haven’t secured your ticket yet, now’s the time.
/event/showdown-showcase-26-kawana-179582/
Some of our cast & crew chat about making #ThenItRained 🎬
Thanks to @islemason for the bts reel from our rehearsal day on location!
#film #production #sunshinecoast #queensland
GAMES Sunshine Coast presents a Game Marketing Workshop with Dr Jacqueline Burgess.
Dr Jacqueline Burgess is one of Australia’s leading game marketing researchers and an award-winning educator at the University of the Sunshine Coast.
Whether you're developing your first game, building a studio, or trying to better understand audience growth and brand strategy, this session will provide practical insights into how games are marketed and discovered.
ScreenHub Nambour
Thursday May 28
6PM – 8PM
Free pizza + soft drinks
Free event
Proudly sponsored by Skald Software.
Please RSVP ASAP so we can confirm catering numbers.
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#GameDev #SunshineCoast #IndieGames #GameMarketing #GameDevelopment #ScreenHub #GamesSunshineCoast
This is what Showcase feels like.
Big reactions. Shared moments. A room full of people connecting through film.
Kawana — June 9.
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Why come to Showdown Showcase?
Because films hit differently on the big screen.
Because stories are better shared with a room full of people reacting together.
Because local filmmaking deserves an audience.
🎟 Join us June 9 at Kawana.
Extraordinary Rob, a short film created in Nambour, has WON the prestigious BEST Australian Short Film award at the Gold Coast Film Festival, marking a major achievement for a grassroots production, brought to life through the passion and commitment of its cast and crew, the film was shot over two ambitious days during a Queensland heatwave, with all creatives donating their time to support the project.
Starring Netflix actor Damien Garvey (Rake, The Artful Dodger, Jack Irish) and Leigh Parker of Supernatural fame, the film brings together an impressive cast of screen talent.
Extraordinary Rob, an action-drama about a man who can do impossible things but only when no one is watching, is Director and Co-writer Adam Szudrich’s second film made in Nambour.
“The film was made entirely for free and shot over two hectic days in the middle of stinking hot weather - the kind where equipment overheats, sunscreen gives up and everyone questions their life choices around midday,” he said.
“I’m incredibly grateful to the talented artists who gave their time, energy and skill - a testament to the depth of creative talent here on the Sunshine Coast.”
The film was co-written and produced by Jon Coghill, award-winning screenwriter and member of iconic Australian band Powderfinger. The original score was composed by Daniel O’Brien, award-winning composer for Bluey.
Mr Szudrich said the film reflects the growing momentum of the local screen sector. @adamszudrich #actingupyouththeatreacademy @creativepersona_productions@hingang@screencollective #screenqld #sunshinecoastfilmmaker #actingforthecamera #filmacting
Thank you again to everyone who joined us at our Nambour Showcase screening. It was an incredible night filled with laughter, emotion, conversation, and support for local filmmakers.
Now we’re excited to bring Showdown Showcase to Kawana on June 9.
The program features 10 short films spanning comedy, drama, documentary, and genre storytelling from the Sunshine Coast and beyond.
Whether you joined us in Nambour or are discovering Showcase for the first time, we would love to see you there.
🎟 Tickets available now: /event/showdown-showcase-26-kawana-179582/
