Festival partners
We host a diverse range of festivals on Melbourne’s calendar.
Our cinemas and event spaces are filled with audiences year round, enjoying the best in films, live performance and talks.
Meet our festival partners
Melbourne Cinémathèque – ON NOW
Australia's longest-running film society dedicated to screening significant works of international cinema.
Australian International Documentary Conference (AIDC)
Australia's premier event for documentary, factual and unscripted screen content.
Birrarangga Film Festival (BFF)
A celebration of Indigenous filmmakers from across the globe showcasing their unique stories.
Czech and Slovak Film Festival (CASFFA)
A celebration of classic and contemporary cinema from Czechia, Slovakia and the former Czechoslovakia.
Environmental Film Festival Australia (EFFA)
Unique film screenings that get viewers thinking and asking questions about the environment and our impact.
Human Rights Arts & Film Festival (HRAFF)
Exploring diverse and inspiring human stories through the mediums of film, art, music and forums.
Japanese Film Festival (JFF)
Celebrating the multifaceted landscape of Japanese cinema, from sensitive portrayals of modern everyday life to vibrant alternate worlds.
Melbourne International Animation Festival (MIAF)
Explore outstanding new and classic animation from Australia and around the world.
Melbourne International Comedy Festival (MICF)
The largest stand-alone comedy festival in the world, showcasing national and international acts.
Melbourne International Film Festival (MIFF)
A curated global program of innovative screen experiences and the world’s largest showcase of exceptional Australian filmmaking.
Melbourne Writers Festival (MWF)
Bringing people together to celebrate words and stories, and share the human experience.
Russian Resurrection Film Festival
An annual celebration of one of the world’s most diverse film cultures.
Series Mania
The world-renowned TV festival with an array of industry events and free public screenings.
VCA Graduate Screenings
The latest graduating films from the film and television students at the Victorian College of the Arts.
