Date: Sunday 18 May
Times: 8.30am - 3.00pm
Location: Botanic Gardens Visitor Centre

Film buffs, get ready for a cinematic adventure with screenPLAY, where the freshest creations from Cairns' budding young filmmakers await your eager eyes!

Crafted, penned, and captured by the imaginative minds of our youth, this is where the magic of filmmaking truly comes alive.

Escape the sun, sink into a cosy beanbag, and prepare to be captivated by the boundless creativity on display by our next generation of filmmakers!

2025 screenPLAY films were created by kids who participated in the Tanks Arts Centre Easter School Holiday Program.

We're still inviting young filmmakers to submit their films for screenPLAY. Apply here.

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