Early Bird passes on sale now

Early Bird passes are on sale now until 31 May! Don’t miss this chance to grab the Multipass-12 and Multipass-6 at a discounted price. Catch more MIFF films for less – fly solo and see multiple films, or book with the crew on the same pass! No restrictions.

MIFF Schools

MIFF’s Schools program for 2026 is now open for bookings. The program presents high-quality, diverse films in languages including Greek, French, Italian, Mandarin, German and Japanese, and aligns with a range of learning areas and capabilities. Tickets for in-cinema screenings cost $15 per student, and are free for teachers.

Work With Us

MIFF is currently recruiting a Festival Access Coordinator and Box Office Attendants for the 74th edition of the Melbourne International Film Festival. If you love film and want to join a dynamic festival team, we want to hear from you. Box Office Attendant applications close on Friday 15 May, and Festival Access Coordinator applications close on Sunday 7 June.

Footy Shorts

Footy Shorts is back for 2026! Presented by MIFF and the AFL and supported by VicScreen, Footy Shorts presents five new short documentaries on the game that Melburnians hold dear. Catch them on the big screen at MIFF 2026, and anywhere in Australia via MIFF Online – streaming via ACMI Cinema 3 from 14 to 31 August.

MIFF gift vouchers

This Mother’s Day, give your mum something she’ll really appreciate: an unforgettable experience at MIFF 2026. Gift vouchers are available at any value, are valid for three years, and can be redeemed for festival tickets, passes or memberships – the perfect gift for the film lover in your life.

37ºSouth Applications Now Open

MIFF 37°South Market brings together local and international film financiers/buyers and screen producers from across Australia and New Zealand for four days of pitching opportunities, screenings, modules and panel discussions. Second round applications close 8 May.

10 Apr 2026

Critics Campus: Where Are They Now? (Part 5)

In the fifth instalment of a series in which we shine a spotlight on Critics Campus’s illustrious alumni, we speak to Michelle Wang (2020 cohort), Charles Carrall (2023 cohort) and Indigo Bailey (2023 cohort) about where their professional paths have led since their participation in MIFF’s incubator program for emerging critics.
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25 Mar 2026

“A Tradition of Reinvention”: Lorin Clarke on But Also John Clarke

Lorin Clarke speaks about the challenges of documentary storytelling, the changing cultural footprint of television and her own journey in making the film.
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16 Feb 2026

Striking Gold: Maria Angelico and Zoe Coldham on Spare Time

Director Maria Angelico and cinematographer Zoe Coldham discuss their affectionate and often very funny documentary portrait of men bonding over a shared passion.
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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.