Footy Shorts

Presented by MIFF and the AFL and supported by VicScreen, Footy Shorts offers emerging Victorian filmmakers the chance to receive valuable mentorship and to shoot short-form documentaries centred on the love and connection people have to Australia’s game. The finalists’ films will have their world premiere at MIFF in August 2025. Applications close 24 March.

 

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MIFF Autumn Screenings

This autumn, MIFF heads to Bunjil Place to present some of the festival’s most popular films. Sit back and enjoy a luxurious outdoor cinematic experience under the stars, complete with live music performances, DJs, filmmaker Q&As, special menus and much more.


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Special Event Screening

Birrarangga Film Festival and MIFF present the Southern Hemisphere premiere of Free Leonard Peltier, a documentary direct from Sundance exploring the campaign to overturn the controversial double homicide conviction of an Indian rights activist. Screens at Palace Westgarth on Sunday 16 March – MIFF Members are eligible for discounted tickets.

 

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Gift Vouchers

Give an unforgettable MIFF experience to your nearest and dearest. Gift vouchers are available at any value, are valid for three years, and can be redeemed for festival tickets, passes or memberships – the perfect present for the cinephile in your life.


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Partner With MIFF

Harness the passion of MIFF’s loyal community and create long-lasting brand value through innovative and compelling experiences that extend on and beyond the screen. We look forward to working with you to develop and activate a unique partnership tailored to your goals.


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