Heart of Gold's blog

11-14th March 2010, Gympie, Queensland, Australia. This festival features an extensive short film program and a limited number of feature films. In addition, there is a range of special events, workshops, seminar programs and master classes. First prize in the Shorts Competition is $5,000AUD. The Heart of Gold International Film Festival encourages films that are entertaining, thought-provoking and uplifting. The festival invites filmmakers to be a part of this celebration. Gympie is a gold-mining town in Queensland, just north of the vibrant Sunshine Coast, and less than 2 hours from Brisbane. Nestled among rolling hills, Gympie offers a relaxed ambience to view some of the world's most extraordinary and uplifting films.