From the Melbourne International Film Festival and Melbourne Queer Film Festival to PAX Australia, 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.
We welcome opportunities to support new events – contact Jacqueline Hanlin, Manager, Screen Culture, on 03 9660 3280 to discuss your proposal.
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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, St Kilda Film Festival and PAX Australia.
Melbourne is home to many long-running curated festivals including the Birrarangga Film Festival, Human Rights Arts & Film Festival, Melbourne Queer Film Festival and Melbourne Women in Film Festival.
Towns across regional Victoria host local festivals that bring communities together to watch a range of screen content 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.