Access Information
Everyone has a place at MIFF. We offer a range of accessible services across our venues, screenings and events so that every audience member can engage, participate and feel valued.
Each year, MIFF is proud to offer:
- 100% of venues with step free/wheelchair access
- priority seating for patrons with access requirements
- a selection of open-captioned and 100% subtitled films
- Auslan interpretation of key events
- Hearing loops and assistive listening in select venues
- a selection of films screening with audio description options
- a selection of dedicated sensory-friendly sessions
- a selection of dedicated baby-friendly sessions
- a complimentary companion ticket for Companion Card holders upon booking into a session
MIFF has a dedicated Festival Access Coordinator, who strives to present MIFF as a leader in accessibility and is available to discuss any accessible services that MIFF offers. If you have any questions or feedback, or would like any information in another format, please don’t hesitate to contact MIFF’s Festival Access Coordinator by emailing access(at)miff.com.au.
In 2026, MIFF is proud to offer a selection of films screening with open captions, films screening with audio description tracks, films that are 100% subtitled, Auslan-interpreted events, and baby-friendly and sensory-friendly sessions. Step-free and wheelchair access is also available across all metropolitan venues and select regional venues.
Access at MIFF is delivered across three categories – Physical, Communication and Sensory. All other equity-focused offerings are presented under the category Inclusion. Please see the navigation bar on the left for more information.