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The story of film in Melbourne could not be told without MIFF.

The Melbourne International Film Festival (MIFF) has been running continuously since 1952, making it the leading film festival in Australia and one of the world’s oldest film festivals, alongside Cannes and Berlin. Presenting a curated global program of innovative screen experiences and the world’s largest showcase of exceptional Australian filmmaking, MIFF is an accessible, iconic cultural event that provides transformative experiences for audiences and filmmakers alike.

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10.11.2020

Post-screening Q&A: Looky Looky Here Comes Cooky

Artist and educator Nathalie McLean speaks to Looky Looky Here Comes Cooky’s Steven Oliver (presenter/co-writer) and Steven McGregor (director/co-writer) following their film’s screening as part of MIFF 68½.

05.11.2020

NYFF 2020, Three Ways

02.11.2020

MIFF Talks: Death in Brunswick (Table Read)

05.10.2020

TIFF 2020, Three Ways

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