
THE BEST OF 2024 HEART OF GOLD INTERNATIONAL SHORT FILM FESTIVAL, GYMPIE
Monday 15 September 10am, 630pm 74 mins Held right here in Noosa’s backyard, we proudly present a screening of the winners of the 2024 Heart of Gold International Short Film Festival. Now in its 19th year, this festival continues to beat with a good, strong heart and a sound commitment

DOOR TO DOOR BOOKSHOP
Wednesday 10 September 10am, 2.30pm, 5.00pm, 730pm. Director The Chau Ngo Comedy/Feel good Germany German (English subtitles) 98 mins Inspired by a real bookstore in Aachen, The Door-to-Door Bookstore is a charming ode to books and readers. An elderly bookseller who works in a local bookshop, meticulously wraps his books
survey results
The survey was emailed to 1465 members, 1065 opened it, reaching 72% of our members.
- 564 members completed the survey and 44% of them claim to attend 80% of our screenings
- 77% of respondents are female, and 80% are over 65.
- Most comments were positive and appreciative
- 35% attend other screenings less than 6 times a year. it would seem because of mainstream content.
- Members are still having difficulty with ticketing and booking a seat online.
- Over 90% rely on email reminders and use links to trailers. Few use the website to check upcoming films.
- Over 70% find the website easy to use
- Some members regularly look at Facebook.
- Over 90% of respondents are aware that NFS sponsors various festivals.
NFS Screening times & Handout
Wednesday screening times are 10:00am; 2:30pm; 5:00pm and 7:30pm. Monday screening times are 10am and 6:30pm. Doors into the cinema will open 15 minutes prior to screening. Please do not loiter in the foyer! Park and walk straight into the cinema.
HANDOUT
For a printed copy of our handout, download
August 2025 NFS Handout
screening dates for 2025
Screening dates for 2025 are:
- August Wednesday 13, Monday 18, Wednesday 27
- September Wednesday 10, Monday 15
- October Wednesday 8, Monday, 13 Wednesday 22
- November Wednesday 12, Monday, 17 Wednesday 26
- December Wednesday 10
SURVEY RESULTS
The survey was emailed to 1465 members, 1065 opened it, reaching 72% of our members.
- 564 members completed the survey and 44% of them claim to attend 80% of our screenings
- 77% of respondents are female, and 80% are over 65.
- Most comments were positive and appreciative
- 35% attend other screenings less than 6 times a year. it would seem because of mainstream content.
- Members are still having difficulty with ticketing and booking a seat online.
- Over 90% rely on email reminders and use links to trailers. Few use the website to check upcoming films.
- Over 70% find the website easy to use
- Some members regularly look at Facebook.
- Over 90% of respondents are aware that NFS sponsors various festivals.