About the Melbourne International Film Festival
The Melbourne International Film Festival (MIFF) is one of the oldest film festivals in the world. Founded in 1952, it began as a grassroots gathering right here in our community!
The founding event, ‘Olinda Film Festival’ by the Federation of Victorian Film Societies, was designed to screen films rarely seen in local cinemas. Organizers expected 80 attendees, but 800 enthusiasts made the trip to the Dandenong Ranges. The festival has now evolved into a premier cultural event.
MIFF is an independent not-for-profit organisation that has been continuously running since 1952, making it the premier 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.
Program
Friday 14 August – Opening Night
7:00 pm Wicker
Saturday 15 August
1:00 pm Digby and Camille
4:00 pm Sweet Milk Lake
7:00 pm Tina Arena (Unravel Me)
Sunday 16 August
1:00 pm Broken English
Friday 21 August
7:00 pm Mum, I’m Alien Pregnant
Saturday 22 August
1:00 pm Soverign Shorts
4:00 pm Death of a Shaman
7:00 pm Rose of Nevada
Sunday 23 August
1:00 pm Hen
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