AIDC’S REGIONALITY SUNSHINE COAST DOC & FACTUAL EVENT RETURNS FOR 2026

Designed to cultivate and inspire Queensland documentary and factual talent, AIDC’s Regionality Sunshine Coast will return for a third one-day event at the Maroochy RSL on Friday 7 August 2026. 

Presented by AIDC and Screen Queensland with the support of Sunshine Coast Council, and in association with the Sunshine Coast Screen Collective, Regionality Sunshine Coast 2026 will focus on bold innovations and explorations in nonfiction storytelling, celebrate new works across features, series and online, and explore future opportunities on the horizon for Queensland’s nonfiction filmmakers.

Featuring marketplace activities, networking, and exclusive high-profile local and international guests speaking across nonfiction craft and business, the event brings all the dynamism of AIDC to the Sunshine Coast.

The Regionality Sunshine Coast program will include:

• A high-level filmmaking spotlight session with an international creator
• Industry panel discussions across craft, business and innovation showcasing and highlighting opportunities for Queensland filmmaking talent and productions
• Business opportunities through one-on-one curated meetings
• Networking opportunities throughout the day
• End of day Happy Hour social

The anticipated first line-up of local and international speakers and decision makers will be announced on soon, with the full program revealed on Wednesday 1 July 2026.

Feedback from attendees at last year’s Regionality event reveals a strong appetite for a program that caters to producers outside the metropolitan centres.

“As a local producer on the Sunshine Coast, having access to this calibre of screen professionals and agencies to learn from and connect with, is invaluable. The event sparked and opened an endless ripple of connections, industry knowledge and opportunities,” said Julia Lörsch, Producer, Pigeon Nest.

Louise Hayes of the Sunshine Coast Screen Collective echoes the sentiment, “Having Regionality on the Sunshine Coast is an incredible opportunity for our regional screen community. It provides access to high-quality networking, meaningful one-on-one sessions, and a platform to connect with practitioners from outside the region. It not only supports our local creatives but also showcases the grassroots talent emerging across the Sunshine Coast.”

EARLY BIRD TICKETS ON SALE NOW

Early Bird discount tickets are available for a limited time for those wanting to secure immediate access to this unique opportunity for practitioners in South East Queensland. 

To buy tickets, visit the Regionality Sunshine Coast page or click the button below.

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