Bonus Episode: 2026 AACTA Festival Preview

In this special bonus episode of We Interrupt This Broadcast, we're joined by Sam Buckland, the Programming and International Engagement Director at AACTA.With the AACTA Awards and AACTA Festival kicking off next week on the Gold Coast, we wanted to share a preview of some of the events that will be happening alongside the Awards.It's an incredible line-up, and the full We Interrupt This Broadcast team will be there, ⁠hosting a panel⁠ at 5:30pm on Thursday (register and say hi!), and running a special activation to capture your big ideas about the future of the industry. If you can't be at the Festival, you'll still have a chance to contribute, so make sure you follow us on Instagram and LinkedIn for more details once the Festival kicks off.https://www.instagram.com/weinterruptpodcasthttps://www.linkedin.com/company/weinterruptpodcastTune in to hear all of Sam’s highlights for the Festival, from the Awards and screenings to panels, special events and even karaoke!-----AACTA Festival takes place from Wednesday 4th to Sunday 8th of February on the Gold Coast. See the full program and register for the sessions you want to attend at https://www.aactafestival.com. We Interrupt This Broadcast is an official Media Partner for this year's event.