The Gold Coast is set to reach for the stars on November the 13th by playing host to the Asia Pacific Screen Awards. The Asia Pacific Screen Awards will feature films from 70 countries competing for awards in 11 categories. It's interesting to note that the Asia-Pacific region produces almost half of the films made in the world.

The awards will be held in conjunction with the Screen Producers Association of Australia conference at the end of which will be the Inside Film Awards. The SPAA Conference attracts up to 650 industry representatives and key decision makers from the film and television industry. The SPAA conference takes place from 13-16 November 2007 at the Sheraton Mirage Resort.

The Inside Film Awards will take place on the 16 of November at the Crowne Plaza Royal Pines resort.

Events coverage will also betting coverage on CNN International and locally on SBS.