Screening cancelled: Japanese Wife – Fri 23 July 2.30pm

Fri, 23 Jul 2010 00:47:14 GMT

Unfortunately the film for The Japanese Wife will not arrive from India in time for its screening today at 2.30pm. The film Lourdes will instead show at this session.

Aamir Khan at MIFF

Wed, 21 Jul 2010 06:17:36 GMT

Indian superstar Aamir Khan will do a Q&A session following the screening of Peepli Live on Friday 6 August.

This gala event also features a new student price of $25.

[more details]

L.A. Zombie cancelled

Tue, 20 Jul 2010 13:55:00 GMT

Following L.A. Zombie being refused a classification exemption by the OFLC, screenings of the film at MIFF have been cancelled. The Saturday 7 August slot has been replaced with Rubber, while the Sunday 8 August replacement session will be announced soon.

Uncle Boonmee joins MIFF

Mon, 19 Jul 2010 08:06:49 GMT

We're thrilled to announce that the winner of this year's Canne Palme d'Or, Uncle Boonmee Who Can Recall His Past Lives, will screen at MIFF!

[see session details]

Adrian Grenier in Conversation

Mon, 19 Jul 2010 07:57:39 GMT

The star of HBO's Entourage series and director of Teenage Paparazzo will do an In Conversation session speaking with Charlie Pickering about his time on the other side of the lens.

[see session details]

MIFF2010 iPhone app released

Sun, 11 Jul 2010 22:37:07 GMT

The MIFF2010 iPhone app has been released! Download it and you can use your iPhone to browse the program and book sessions – you can even use your iPhone as a 'ticket' at the cinema door!

[get the app here]

MIFF Membership 2010

Fri, 09 Jul 2010 13:47:49 GMT

Become a MIFF member and you’ll enjoy priority venue access, generous ticket discounts, access to preview screenings throughout the year and much, much more.

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Full program now available!

Fri, 09 Jul 2010 02:29:35 GMT

The full MIFF Program Guide is now available online, in today's Age newspaper and in the MIFF box office. Plus, tickets to all screenings and events are now on sale!

Opening Night film announced

Tue, 08 Jun 2010 09:14:14 GMT

MIFF is proud to announce that the film opening this year's Festival will be The Wedding Party, a MIFF Premiere Fund film and the debut feature from Australian director Amanda Jane.

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Get a taste of MIFF 2010

Thu, 27 May 2010 06:45:49 GMT

Get a tantalising taste of this year's MIFF films with our First Bite booklet – an online preview of what the 2010 program holds in store.

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Next Gen program announced

Fri, 14 May 2010 08:24:14 GMT

Now a regular feature of the annual MIFF programming slate, the Next Gen program features vibrant, intelligent cinema that caters specifically to the young and the young-at-heart.

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Casting Call

Wed, 12 May 2010 06:42:23 GMT

We're putting out the call for volunteers to help with this year's festival! Get freebies and enjoy that warm, fuzzy feeling that comes from helping out a not-for-profit organisation that shares your passion for cinema.

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Bromance, zombies and curses

Tue, 27 Apr 2010 05:51:40 GMT

Dead Cool, The 24 Hour Window and The Curse of the Gothic Symphony are the latest feature film productions to receive co-financing offers from the MIFF Premiere Fund.

[download the media release]

Casting Call

Mon, 19 Apr 2010 01:16:45 GMT

MIFF is seeking to make two key appointments to lead the company into its landmark 60th festival in 2011, and beyond. The General Manager will have responsibility for the overall management of the company, and the Artistic Director will work with the Head of Programming to develop the MIFF program.

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MIFF 37° South Market:Bridging the Gap Reminder

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 03:36:46 GMT

A reminder that applications are open for the 2010 edition of MIFF 37ºSouth Market:Bridging the Gap, which, in the opening days of MIFF, brings together Australian/NZ producers with international film sales agents and distributors. More details, and application forms, are at www.miff37degreesSouth.com. Applications close on 6 April 2010.