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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. Submissions close on Thursday 12 February – submit early to access a cheaper rate.

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Gift Memberships

With the holiday season just around the corner, give an unforgettable MIFF experience to your nearest and dearest. You can now gift a MIFF Membership to the film lovers in your life, allowing them to unlock a range of exclusive benefits and perks – the perfect present for the cinephile in your life.

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MIFF 2025 in Review

Discover the full story of MIFF 2025 – including program highlights, testimonials, economic impact figures and audience survey results – in the MIFF 2025 Performance & Impact Summary report, available to read and download now.

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08 Dec 2025

Cracking the Shell: Ravi Chand and Sara Norman on Coconut

Recent VCA graduates Ravi Chand and Sara Norman talk to MIFF about their film Coconut, a short comedy screening in the 2025 VCA Film and Television Graduate Season.

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.

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.

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.