ACMI

ACMI has two entrances: one on Flinders Street and the other within Fed Square.

Flinders Street entrance:

• Entry is via a small staircase from Flinders Street through a revolving door into an open space. This is called the Lightwell. 
• From the Lightwell, take the large central staircase to Level 1 for the Box Office, the MIFF Festival Hub and the Campari Cinema Lounge.
• From Level 1, take the staircase on the left past the box office to Level 2 for Cinemas 1 and 2.
• For step-free/wheelchair access, take the ramp from Flinders Street through the accessible door to the left of the revolving door. This is operated by a push button with a wheelchair symbol on it.
• Head through the Lightwell foyer to the right past the Gallery entrance to an internal lift and take the lift to Level 1.
• Exit past the Campari Cinema Lounge and take a second internal lift next to the MIFF Festival Hub to Level 2 – cinema level.

Fed Square entrance:

• Enter Fed Square from Swanston Street and head across the open cobbled-stoned plaza to the ACMI entrance on the left-hand side.
• Enter through the glass doors into Level 1 for the Box Office, the MIFF Festival Hub and the Campari Cinema Lounge. 
• Take the staircase on the right directly after the glass doors to the cinemas on Level 2.
• For step-free/wheelchair access, take the internal lift next to the MIFF Festival Hub to the cinemas on Level 2 – cinema level.

Please see How to Book Your Ticket if you require step-free/wheelchair access at ACMI.

The cinema doors have push buttons for assisted opening. There is carpet in each cinema, and the walls are steel with inlaid lights.

To borrow a wheelchair, present ID at the Box Office on Level 1 and ACMI staff can organise one free of charge.

Please note: In 2024, all MIFF sessions at ACMI will be allocated seating. Please see How to Book Your Ticket if you require step-free and/or wheelchair accessible seating and please ensure you allow time to find your allocated seat. Please see a MIFF FOH staff member or Volunteer for assistance.

Entry into ACMI 1 is from the rear of the cinema, with stairs leading down towards the front of the cinema on each side. There is a row of step-free accessible seats at the entry of the cinema, as well as two (2) wheelchair accessible spaces, each with a companion seat, on the right-hand side of the cinema. Seats in ACMI 1 are fabric, either bright red or black in a random pattern. The seats have cupholders and do not recline.

Entry into ACMI 2 is from the front of the cinema, with stairs leading up towards the back of the cinema on each side. There is a row of step free accessible seats at the entry of the cinema with two (2) wheelchair-accessible spaces and a companion seat. For step-free/wheelchair access to the rear of the cinema, there is a small internal lift on the right-hand side of the entry doors to ACMI 2. This lift must be operated by an ACMI staff member. The lift exits at the rear of the cinema where there is another row of step-free seating and one (1) additional wheelchair accessible space and companion seat. Seats in ACMI 2 are fabric, either yellow or black in a random pattern. Seats have cupholders and do not recline.

Hearing Neck Loop: ACMI is equipped with hearing neck loops for Cinemas 1 and 2. The hearing neck loop acts as a wireless connection to a personal hearing aid device equipped with a ‘T’ coil.

Assistive Listening: ACMI will also have Assistive Listening units available for collection at the MIFF Box Office. Assistive Listening units will only be available for use at specific screenings.

Please see How to Book Your Ticket section to book a Hearing Neck Loop or Assistive Listening device. You will be required to leave photo ID when borrowing a device. Please approach a MIFF Front of House staff member for assistance when you arrive at the venue. 

Bathrooms, including accessible and gender-neutral bathrooms, are located on the ground floor in the Lightwell and on Level 1, next to the entrance to the MIFF Festival Hub.