Now in its fifth year in 2008, ACCELERATOR has firmly established itself as a showcase of pre-eminent new Australian and New Zealand shorts. For the first time featuring filmmakers from Ireland and Singapore, Accelerator has secured international recognition as an esteemed industry program. The filmmakers have been selected to shift gears in their development and to gain a broader appreciation of the culture of film internationally, within one of the largest film festivals in the Asia Pacific region.

For more information on this program, contact Michelle Fillery, fillery@melbournefilmfestival.com.au

Accelerator Team 2007

Accelerator is a Melbourne International Film Festival initiative in partnership with Screen Australia, Film Victoria, the Ian
Potter Foundation, The New Zealand Film Commission and in association with The Irish Film Board, The Singapore Film Commission and the Australian Centre for Moving Image.