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Thank you to everyone who donated to MIFF on Thursday 23 October – we're deeply grateful for your support. Even though AusArt Day is over for this year, you can still give to MIFF year-round. Click through to make a tax-deductible donation and help secure the future of MIFF as a cultural institution for years to come.

Submit Your Film

Submissions for MIFF’s 74th edition, running from 6–23 August 2026, are currently open! We’re looking for feature-length films, short films and XR works from filmmakers across the globe. Round 2 closes on Sunday 30 November, so submit now to access a cheaper rate.

Member Benefits Year-round

Show your love for MIFF while accessing year-round benefits. Complimentary preview screenings, exclusive Member discounts and year-round concession entry to all our cinema partners are just some of the perks of joining our community of Melbourne film lovers.

05 Nov 2025

“The Seductive Poetry of Everyday Life”: Sophie Somerville on Fwends

Fwends follows two friends over the course of a weekend in Melbourne, exploring their relationship through casual conversations, debated opinions and the tensions that emerge between them. Director Sophie Somerville talks to Vyshnavee Wijekumar about the challenges and freedoms that come with independent filmmaking.
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21 Oct 2025

MIFF Stories: Spotlight on MIFF Circle Patron Pinky Watson

MIFF Circle Patron Pinky Watson reflects on her lifelong love of cinema and the profound impact of MIFF.
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15 Sep 2025

Arranging Images: Riley Blakeway on 16mm Film, Dropbox and INFINIT3

After being selected for Accelerator Lab at MIFF 2025, Riley Blakeway speaks to MIFF about his experience of the festival, the importance of shooting on film and the important role Dropbox plays in his artistic process.
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08 Sep 2025

Unfinished Business: Charlie Shackleton on Zodiac Killer Project

Critics Campus 2025 participant Thomas Phillips speaks to director Charlie Shackleton about revitalising shelved ideas and critiquing the excesses of true crime in Zodiac Killer Project, an essayistic meta-documentary about a film he was forced to abandon.