MIFF Talks & In-Conversations

For the first time, MIFF Talks heads out of Melbourne to highlight the local filmmaking talents based in Victoria’s Goldfields region.

Movies. Television. Books. Art. The entire internet. An always-timely conversation about how and what we’re consuming, and why.

A panel of directors and writers with films in this year’s festival bring a unique view of American culture and politics and what that means today.

Spend an hour with visiting writer and director Celine Song, whose debut feature Past Lives is one of the most celebrated and talked-about of the year.

A panel of academics, filmmakers and screen practitioners delve into some of the major recent changes in the industry, and what’s to come next.

Join a panel of Australian filmmakers as they discuss the thrills and chills that are in high supply at this year’s festival.