Melbourne International Film Festival

The VCA Film and Television Graduate Season starts now! Discover over 40 exceptional films from final-year students at the Victorian College of the Arts — all streaming for free on ACMI Cinema 3 until 10 December. From absurdist dramas to fantastical animations, this is your chance to unearth the filmmaking talents of tomorrow. Log into ACMI Cinema 3 today to begin streaming: https://lnkd.in/gNxrDZnS

Save the date! The VCA Film and Television Graduate Showcase kicks off on Tuesday. Discover over 40 short films from the graduating class of Australia’s oldest and most influential film school — all streaming for free on ACMI Cinema 3 from 26 November to 10 December. Sign up for your free ACMI Cinema 3 account today so that you're ready to watch this Tuesday 26 November: https://lnkd.in/dP8gdwe Presented in partnership with University of Melbourne.

For Australian filmmaker Grace Tan, sound is essential to storytelling. Her short film A Daydream With Fini screened at MIFF 2024, where she participated in the prestigious MIFF Accelerator Lab — a program composed of workshops, screenings, seminars and networking opportunities for up to 20 emerging filmmakers. Recently, we spoke with Tan to learn more about her newest short film and how she uses audio technology to create emotionally resonant stories. This article was published in collaboration with Sennheiser. https://lnkd.in/g6u_zb2J

Filmmakers, we want to hear from you! Our November submissions round is now open. Submit your feature-length film, short film or XR work for a chance to see your project at MIFF 2025. Eligible films will be considered for the 2025 MIFF Awards. We will be accepting submissions on a rolling basis until 15 February 2024, but submit your film this month to access a cheaper rate. Click here to learn more: miff.com.au/submissions

Seeking MIFF 2026 premieres! MIFF Premiere Fund Round 71 is now open for submissions. The Premiere Fund co-finances new, quality Australian feature narrative and documentary films that champion stories that need telling. Outside of MIFF, many of these films have been selected for Berlin, Cannes, London, Rotterdam, Sundance and Toronto. Previous titles include Memoir of a Snail, Shayda, Ellis Park and This Is Going to Be Big. Applications for Round 71 close on 11 November, 2024. More details at https://lnkd.in/gBwJ-B57

Melbourne International Film Festival is open for film submissions for our next festival, which runs 7 - 24 August 2025. Feature-length films, short films and XR works are accepted. Eligible filmmakers will be considered for the MIFF Awards, including the prestigious Bright Horizons Award and the MIFF Shorts Awards – one of the most highly regarded short-film competitions in the Southern Hemisphere. Be part of Australia’s leading film festival and connect with a passionate film community and industry contacts. Submissions are open until Friday 14 February 2025. Submit by Thursday 31 October 2024 to get the cheapest rate. For full details, visit miff.com.au/submissions #MIFF2025 #FilmFestivals #MIFF #SubmitYourFilm #Filmmakers #XR

On Wednesday 9 October at the Astor Theatre, we’re hosting an advance preview of Iranian-Danish filmmaker Ali Abbasi’s highly anticipated new film, The Apprentice. 1970s New York. Aspiring mogul Donald J. Trump (Sebastian Stan) is in the earliest days of his career when he encounters the man who will become one of the most important figures in his life: political fixer Roy Cohn (Succession’s Jeremy Strong). Seeing promise in young Donald, the influential attorney teaches his new acolyte how to amass wealth and power through deception, intimidation and media manipulation. The rest is history. Become a MIFF Member now to receive access to this special screening, and to receive invites to all future Member screenings. MIFF Members will be able to book a complimentary seat for themselves and their guest from 1pm on Wednesday 25 September (until booked out): https://lnkd.in/gSJYw54a Courtesy: Madman Films

In the aftermath of director Jaydon Martin taking home the Blackmagic Design Australian Innovation Award at MIFF, we caught up with the Melbourne-based director to learn more about his experience of screening Flathead at MIFF 2024, and the effect the festival has had on his journey as an artist. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/g2p4eQwF The Blackmagic Design Australian Innovation Award recognises an outstanding Australian creative within a film playing in the MIFF program with a A$70,000 cash prize.

MIFF 2024 may be over, but you can stay in the loop with a MIFF Membership! Members get access to complimentary year-round preview screenings, partner discounts and more. Sign up to become a MIFF Member or ensure your membership is current by 5pm AEST on Monday 30 September to go in the running to win a sweet prize pack, including: - An automatic upgrade to a Deluxe Membership for MIFF 2025 - A double pass for an in-season screening of Francis Ford Coppola’s Megalopolis - A $100 Readings gift voucher for  - A Melbourne on Film book - A MIFF tote bag MIFF Memberships are presented by Bank Australia. Sign up now here: miff.com.au/membership

Tickets are selling across our encore screenings, taking place at ACMI next month! Fresh from MIFF’s 72nd edition, this co-curated series from MIFF and ACMI is a rare opportunity to see pre-release screenings of this year’s MIFF Award winners. As an added bonus, MIFF Members receive a discount on tickets! Simply select the MIFF Member option upon checkout and bring your MIFF Membership card or number to the screening. Book now: https://lnkd.in/ePijHu_6