Presented by AIDC and Screen Queensland with the support of Sunshine Coast Council, and in association with Screen Collective, the second Regionality Sunshine Coast is a one-day screen industry event designed to support and elevate documentary and factual practitioners in regional South East Queensland.
Happening Monday 28 July at Mantra Mooloolaba Beach, Regionality Sunshine Coast will feature marketplace activities, networking, and exclusive high-profile local and international guests speaking across nonfiction craft and business – bringing all the buzz of AIDC to the Sunshine Coast.
The Regionality Sunshine Coast program includes:
- A high-level filmmaking spotlight session with international A-list creatives
- Industry panel discussions highlighting Queensland filmmaking talent and productions
- Business opportunities through one-on-one curated meetings
- Development workshop with leading documentary filmmakers and decision makers
- Networking opportunities throughout the day and at the end-of-day social.
When: Monday 28 July, 2025
From: 9.00am to 6.30pm
Where: Mantra Mooloolaba Beach, 7 Venning St, Mooloolaba, Queensland
See the Buy Tickets section below to register.
Keen to know more about what’s in store for attendees during Regionality Sunshine Coast?
You can also view the full day’s schedule.
Who’s participating in Regionality Sunshine Coast?
We’ve put together an amazing line-up of speakers and decision makers to participate in this one-day industry program
From award-winning filmmakers to international festival programmers and local commissioners, these industry experts can provide advice to help make your project a reality.
Meet our Speakers & Decision Makers.
Don’t miss your chance for some face time with the experts! Ticketholders for Regionality Sunshine Coast can apply for curated 1:1 speed meetings with selected attending decision makers and industry guests to make connections, pitch projects, and ask all of your burning questions.
Register your interest now for Doc Chat 1:1 Meetings with these guests:
- Richard Huddleston – Head of Documentary, Screen Australia
- Kalita Corrigan – Commissioning Editor, Factual, ABC
- Bernadine Lim – Senior Commissioning Editor, Factual, SBS
- Cieron Cody – Senior Commissioning Editor, NITV
- Paul Wiegard – CEO & Co-founder, Madman Entertainment
- Danielle Ah Boo – Head of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Unit, Screen Queensland
- Ian Lynch – Content Director, Screen Queensland
- Jesse McCart – Program Manager, Online Content, Screen Queensland
- David Edgar – President, Screen Collective
- Camilla Mazzaferro – Producer & Managing Director, Songbird Studio
- Patrick Abboud – Founder / Creative Partner, Only Human Productions / Dreamchaser Studios
Please Note: you must purchase a valid ticket for Regionality Sunshine Coast to be eligible for Doc Chat 1:1 Meetings.
Purchase your tickets for the one-day Regionality Sunshine Coast industry program.
- Regular – $110
- Members (AIDC, Sunshine Coast Screen Collective and Screenworks members) – $90
- Concession (Full time students and concession card holders) – $80
A transaction fee of 2.5% will apply to all ticket purchases. Photo ID must be shown when collecting your pass at the venue. Proof of concession, student or membership status may also be required.
PLEASE NOTE
To complete your registration form you will first need to register for a free MY AIDC account (or login to your existing account). The registration form link above will prompt you to login to your MY AIDC account before you are able to access and complete your form. If you do not yet have an account you can create one here. Please contact info@aidc.com.au if you encounter any issues.
“[REGIONALITY SUNSHINE COAST] WAS A SUCCESS ON MANY LEVELS, NOT THE LEAST OF WHICH WAS THE ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF A VIBRANT, GROWING FILM INDUSTRY IN THE REGION. BRINGING EXPERTS FROM OUTSIDE THE REGION, REPS FROM OUR STATE SCREEN BODY, AND DECISION MAKERS FROM KEY NETWORKS IS TREMENDOUSLY ADVANTAGEOUS FOR EMERGING AND ESTABLISHED CREATIVES.”
– VERONICA WAIN, FILMMAKER AND TUTOR, BUS STOP FILMS
Direct flights operate to Sunshine Coast Airport from Melbourne, Sydney and Adelaide.
Sunshine Coast accommodation and visitor information, can be found here.
If you’re coming for the day, why not arrive early and enjoy the weekend?
Guests of Regionality Sunshine Coast can enjoy the amazing offerings of The Curated Plate – the Sunshine Coast’s home-grown festival serving up a delicious 10-day celebration of food and drink from July 25 – August 3, 2025.
See Visit Sunshine Coast for more information on all of the attractions and activities the region has to offer.
Mantra Mooloolaba Beach Car Park
Free parking beneath the venue is available for Regionality delegates. The Mantra Mooloolaba Beach underground car park can be accessed via Venning Street.
