Rolf de Heer[3] received the 2007 Don Dunstan Award for his contribution to the Australian film industry.

In all, the festival presented twelve new Australian movies in which it had invested.

The following people were selected for the In Competition Jury:[3] The following films were selected for the In Competition section:[3] The Don Dunstan Award was won by Rolf de Heer.

Developed originally by Marketing Manager Nick Zuppar and Graphic Designer Amy Milhinch.

A small controversy arose when a similar poster design was employed for the 28th Durban International Film Festival (20 June to 1 July 2007).