The Festival is given special customs and censorship clearances under which it is forbidden to allow persons under the age of 18 years to attend – this includes babies. However, some films included in the 2009 Festival will have been classified and in some cases children under the age of 18 will be allowed to attend certain screenings depending upon the classification awarded. A film's classification will be identified in the Festival Guide and on the MIFF website Festival Program.

For further information on Film Classification visit: http://www.oflc.gov.au/

Classification Guide (pdf file, 239kb)

Next Gen

All films featured as part of Next Gen are approved for screening by the Office of Film and Literature Classification. No person under the age of 15 years shall be admitted to Next Gen screenings unless in the company of a parent or adult guardian.