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Galas & Special Events

Galas & Special Events

MIFF’s 74th edition is here! Join us for exclusive gala screenings, once-in-a-lifetime events and big-screen celebrations of community.
Bright Horizons

Bright Horizons

MIFF’s film competition, Bright Horizons, celebrates filmmakers on the ascent, featuring an extraordinary international line-up of first- and second-time filmmakers competing for one of the richest film prizes in the world – supported by VicScreen.
Headliners

Headliners

Be the first to catch new works from some of the world’s most celebrated filmmakers, including Pedro Almodóvar, Valeska Grisebach, Ryūsuke Hamaguchi and Andrey Zvyagintsev.
Africa & Middle East

Africa & Middle East

This rich selection of contemporary African and West Asian cinema showcases bold storytelling, diverse perspectives and major award winners.
Animation

Animation

Step into worlds limited only by imagination with these gorgeous, stylistically eclectic feature films.
Asia Pacific

Asia Pacific

Discover the latest exceptional cinema from our neighbourhood in these captivating stories from Singapore, Thailand, Bangladesh, the Philippines and more – as well as a special showcase of bold new works from Japan.
Australia

Australia

Australia’s leading showcase of local filmmaking returns with an exciting line-up of stories from across the nation, highlighting the voices shaping contemporary Australian cinema.
Critical Condition

Critical Condition

This year’s edition of Critical Condition is devoted to the art of performance, as our internationally attending guest critics host a trio of films and conversations that explore the many modes of acting across both fiction and documentary. Each screening will be introduced by a critic and will be followed by a panel discussion.
Doc Visions

Doc Visions

Between documentary and fiction lie captivating works that merge observation and imagination in daring, surprising ways, redefining how film can show us the world.
Documentaries

Documentaries

Full of thought-provoking ideas and unforgettable people, these revealing documentaries overflow with curiosity about our extraordinary world.
Europe & UK

Europe & UK

These unforgettable new stories from Europe and the UK survey the exhilarating diversity and cultural richness of filmmakers including Claire Denis, Mark Jenkin, Radu Jude and Clio Barnard.
Experimentations

Experimentations

Cross worlds, film formats and the borders between dreams and reality in these dispatches from the other side of cinema.
Family Films

Family Films

Stories that spark laughter, joy and wonder for kids, teens and anyone who loves an adventure.
Kim Novak: Hollywood Heretic

Kim Novak: Hollywood Heretic

Revisit six classics led by one of Hollywood’s last golden-age stars, from her most iconic performances to lesser-seen, recently reappraised works.

 

 
Latin America

Latin America

From Chile and Argentina to Costa Rica and Mexico, explore Latin America through formidable films that capture the spirit, creativity and humanity of the region.
Lisandro Alonso: Frontiers

Lisandro Alonso: Frontiers

To celebrate his quarter-century of filmmaking, MIFF presents the meditative, expansive and uncompromised feature-length works of audacious Argentinian director Lisandro Alonso.
MIFF Online

MIFF Online

Experience a curated selection of highlights from the MIFF program – available to stream online at home, anywhere in Australia. Enjoy a mix of new releases and a selection of free short films.
MIFF Schools

MIFF Schools

Open to students and viewers of all ages, MIFF Schools presents films that foster curiosity, inspire critical thinking and deepen intercultural understanding.
MIFF Shorts

MIFF Shorts

MIFF’s much-loved Shorts program returns with a vital selection of films from Australia and around the world, including exciting new fiction, documentary, animation and experimental works, plus director retrospectives and a 3D extravaganza you won’t want to miss.
MIFF Talks

MIFF Talks

Go beyond the screen and get closer to the themes, ideas and talent of MIFF 2026 through the festival’s events built around sparking conversation. This year, MIFF presents the long-running program of MIFF Talks alongside craft-focused Accelerator Lab panels.
MIFF XR

MIFF XR

Celebrate ten years of XR at MIFF. Through fully immersive audiovisual experiences that invite audiences to dream and play, MIFF’s XR program pushes the boundaries of storytelling.
Music on Film

Music on Film

What’s more Melbourne than music on film? A perennial festival highlight, this strand turns up the volume with cinematic explorations of sound, performance and the stories behind the music.
The Natural World

The Natural World

From the tiniest plants and animals to the future of the Earth, these nature-loving films take you on an astounding cinematic journey to discover how life finds a way.

 

 
Night Shift

Night Shift

See what’s crawling on screen after dark. Night Shift is for genre lovers and night owls drawn to midnight movies, cult curiosities and horror oddities.
North America

North America

From Hollywood heavyweights to breakout indies, this strand celebrates the legacy, complexity and originality of North American cinema.
Restorations

Restorations

From the first film by a Portuguese master to a controversial 90s biopic, MIFF’s Restorations strand presents beloved classics, hidden gems and cult favourites.
Tales of Cinema

Tales of Cinema

Explore the stories behind the celluloid in these vivid documentary accounts of cinema’s past, present and future.
Ulrike Ottinger: Radical Travels

Ulrike Ottinger: Radical Travels

Embark on a cinematic odyssey of works by the octogenarian German auteur, a brilliantly idiosyncratic filmmaker known for wildly sensuous visuals and avant-garde tales that journey to the most unexpected of places.
Food & Film

Food & Film

Melbourne’s best restaurants and bars are right on our doorstep. For a fully curated experience, fire up the group chat and book a Food & Film experience – one ticket, one extraordinary night.
Armani Beauty Cinema Club

Armani Beauty Cinema Club

Inspired by Giorgio Armani’s lifelong love for cinema, the Armani Beauty Cinema Club features six esteemed films direct from prestigious global festivals, including Venice, Berlin and Cannes.