From the Melbourne International Film Festival to the Castlemaine Documentary Film Festival, Victoria’s vibrant calendar of screen events brings audiences together to enjoy the very best Australian and international screen content and experiences.
We partner with and support organisations to deliver world-class film festivals and screen events – large and small, metro and regional, in-person and online, in cinemas and in the open air.
Our Audience Engagement program supports Victorian organisations to deliver inclusive screen festivals and events.
Applications for funding are by invitation only. Please contact Andy Hwang, Partnerships & Events Officer, on 03 9660 3212 for further information.
Acquittal Forms are in your SmartyGrants account under "My Submissions'. Information about how to access your Acquittal Form can be found here.
Contact us if you are having issues accessing the form.
As a leading global screen hub, Melbourne has a packed annual calendar of major screen events, including the Melbourne International Film Festival (MIFF), Indian Film Festival of Melbourne and St Kilda Film Festival.
Melbourne is home to many long-running festivals including the Melbourne Queer Film Festival and Melbourne Women in Film Festival.
Towns across regional Victoria host local festivals that bring communities together including the Benalla Short Film Festival, Castlemaine Documentary Festival and Peninsula Film Festival.
From silver screen to live stream, keep updated on the events we support.