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. Bright Horizons is supported by VicScreen.

Celebrate homegrown cinema this MIFF. 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. Browse the entire Australia slate here: miff.com.au/program/strand/australia

Welcome to the films taking centre stage at MIFF in 2026. Be the first to catch new works from some of the world’s most celebrated filmmakers. Explore the full program: miff.com.au/program

The 2026 program is out! From 6–23 August, MIFF will take over the city with 250+ films from around the world. Member pre-sale now. General public tickets go on sale on 14 July, 10am. Browse the program: miff.com.au/program

Hot off the press. Pre-order your program guide online or pick it up from the MIFF Box Office at ACMI from 10 July. More details: tix.miff.com.au/Merchandise/MIFF-2026-Program-Guide

The MIFF program reveal is just around the corner. Until then, explore the standout titles in our First Glance slate – a sneak peek into the fearless, unforgettable cinema coming to Melbourne this August. The full program will be announced on Thursday 9 July at 8pm AEST.

Here is a sneak peek at the eye-opening films coming to MIFF 2026. Mark your calendars, the full festival program will be announced on Thursday 9 July. Subscribe to Widescreen, pre-order your print program guide or become a Member for exclusive pre-sale access. Full details: miff.com.au/program

The 74th edition of MIFF will light up Melbourne this winter from 6–23 August with eye-opening cinema. In this year’s program, expect fearless new voices, unforgettable masterpieces and iconic retrospectives. Subscribe to Widescreen to stay in the loop.

Grab your Multipass during the Early Bird sale this May. Buy a Multipass-6 or a Multipass-12 for up to 23% off single tickets. Keep the pass to yourself or share with friends. Buying a Multipass is the easiest way to see more films for less. More details here: miff.com.au/tickets

Applications for this year’s 37°South Market are now open. 37°South Market brings the global screen financing marketplace to the heart of Melbourne. The core focus of this selective event is to give producers the opportunity to pitch to potential co-financiers. More details here: miffindustry.com

Catch MIFF’s funniest films this Melbourne International Comedy Festival. As part of the festival’s Funny on Film program, MIFF is bringing two of our favourite comedies back to the big screen for guaranteed giggles. More details: miff.com.au/comedy-festival-screenings

MIFF Autumn Film Series arrives at Bunjil Place, 17–19 April, showcasing highlights from MIFF 2025 alongside filmmaker Q&As and panel conversations. Join your local film community and book your tickets now. Full details here: bunjilplace.com.au/news/miff-autumn-film-series

Do you love footy? MIFF, AFL, and VicScreen are bringing back Footy Shorts. Four short film treatments that explore Aussie Rules will be selected and awarded professional development and a $25,000 budget. Full details here: miff.com.au/footy-shorts

MIFF, NITV and VicScreen are seeking short documentary proposals from Victorian-based First Peoples writers and directors that explore the theme of Treaty. Up to four x 15-minute films will be selected for production. Full details here: miff.com.au/sovereign-shorts

The 73rd edition of the Melbourne International Film Festival is officially open. Join us for a world-class celebration of cinema over 18 days this month. Tickets are selling fast at miff.com.au

Mary Bronstein, Charlotte Wells, James J. Robinson and Angourie Rice arrive on the red carpet for the MIFF 2025 Opening Night Gala premiere of If I Had Legs I’d Kick You. Photo: Dijana Risteska / Theresa & Team #MaryBronstein #IfIHadLegsIdKickYou #MIFF2025

Inspired by Carl Theodor Dreyer’s 1928 film The Passion of Joan of Arc, LA-based singer-songwriter Julia Holter has composed a soundtrack to accompany a live-score screening of the film at #MIFF2025. In the lead-up to the event, we spoke to Holter at Revue: miff.com.au/blog/9341/fa...

Faces in the Dark: Julia Holter on Bringing Sound to The Passion of Joan of Arc

Acclaimed LA-based singer-songwriter Julia Holter speaks to MIFF about live-scoring Carl Theodor Dreyer’s masterpiece.

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Nadine @nadinewhitney.bsky.social chatted with Julia Holter about her upcoming live score @melbfilmfest.bsky.social this coming August. Read the chat here: www.thecurb.com.au/julia-holter...

Julia Holter: Translating the Sublime in The Passion of Joan of Arc for MIFF - The Curb | Film and Culture

Let me tell you about/ faces I see/ The stately, the rugged…/ some fierce lady eyes, some warm gentleman eyes/ but some eyes/ that can’t look into mine Vasquez — Julia Holter I’m not usually bullish a...

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Tickets to #MIFF2025 are now on sale! MIFF lights up screens across metropolitan Melbourne and regional Victoria this August. Explore the program and book your tickets now at miff.com.au, via the MIFF App or at the MIFF Box Office (located at the ACMI Ticket Desk).

The 12 best-reviewed films on @letterboxd.social showing at this year's Melbourne International Film Festival, for those struggling to decide what to book at @melbfilmfest.bsky.social. Book here: miff.com.au

MIFF 2025’s program has officially launched! Last night, we welcomed MIFF Members, festival friends and partners to our annual Program Launch. Our 4-day MIFF Member pre-sale starts now. General tickets go on sale at 9am AEST on Tuesday 15 July. Explore the full program at miff.com.au

Kick off the festival in style. MIFF’s iconic opening night is back! Be the first in Australia to see the hugely anticipated If I Had Legs I’d Kick You, featuring a powerhouse performance from Rose Byrne. Tickets are limited — secure yours here: miff.com.au/program/film...

Now on sale: Parasite Live in Concert with Conductor Jung Jae-il! Don't miss out this opportunity to see Bong Joon-ho's acclaimed masterpiece live at Hamer Hall. Presented by MIFF and Orchestra Victoria: miff.com.au/program/film...

Parasite Live in Concert

This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to see the South Korean maestro Jung Jae-il conduct and perform his own composition for Bong Joon-ho’s masterpiece...

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Here is your first look at the bold and brilliant films coming to #MIFF2025.From buzzworthy titles direct from festival circuit, to all-new Australian features, our First Glance lineup delivers a taste of what’s to come at MIFF. Click here to Look Closer at the slate: miff.com.au/program

The Melbourne International Film Festival lights up screens from 7—24 August. This year, we’re inviting you to Look Closer at stories from near and far. Your first look at #MIFF2025 lands tomorrow morning at 11am. Subscribe to Widescreen to stay in the loop: miff.com.au/subscribe

Don't miss out — our Early Bird sale ends soon! Secure your discounted Multipass-6 or Multipass-12 by 11.59pm on Saturday 31 May see films at MIFF 2025 at the cheapest rate: miff.com.au/tickets

We are delighted to announce the five film teams selected for this year's Footy Shorts line up — presented by MIFF and the AFL, with the support of VicScreen. You can see the final projects on 12 August at ACMI, Fed Square. Tickets will go on sale after the MIFF Program Launch on 10 July.

Footy Shorts

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More jobs at MIFF! We're currently recruiting a team of Box Office casuals as well as a team of Front of House casuals for the 2025 festival. Read more at miff.com.au/jobs and spread the word!

Our May Member screening is... Bring Her Back by Danny and Michael Philippou! MIFF Members are invited to a special screening at ACMI on Tuesday 27 May, 6.30pm. Book your complimentary seat from 1pm on Tuesday 13 May (until booked out): tix.miff.com.au/Events/Member-Screening-BRING-HER-BACK

Member Screening – Bring Her Back

We’re thrilled to invite you to an exclusive, spine-tingling MIFF Member preview of Bring Her Back on Tuesday 27 May. With a special introduction by Melbourne’s own Horror Nonna, Alexandra...

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Discounted Early Bird passes for MIFF 2025 are now on sale. Use your pass on your own or share it with friends — no restrictions. Buy a Multipass-6 or a Multipass-12 by 31 May before prices go up: miff.com.au/tickets