The red carpet is rolled out, the lights are dimmed and Melbourne’s biggest celebration of film begins tonight as the 74th Melbourne International Film Festival (MIFF) officially opens. Audiences will gather at Hoyts Melbourne Central for the International Premiere of Wicker, launching 18 days of world-class cinema, international guests, special events and more than 300…
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2026 Melbourne International Film Festival Reveals Award Nominees
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Melbourne International Film Festival (MIFF) has today revealed the nominees for this year’s MIFF Awards, spotlighting an outstanding cross-section of the festival’s program with over $300,000 in prize money on offer.From ten Australian-premiering films by first- and second-feature directors, all vying for the prestigious Bright Horizons Award, to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander screen…
74th Melbourne International Film Festival Unveils 2026 Program
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The 74th Melbourne International Film Festival (MIFF) unveiled its full 2026 program – more than 300 screen works spanning features, shorts and XR experiences, special events – including the Australian Premiere of Wicker as this year’s Opening Night Gala. Across 18+ days of cinema, MIFF 2026 runs 6–23 August across Melbourne and regional Victoria, with…
The OMNI International AI Film Festival has announced the 23 winning films
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The OMNI International AI Film Festival has announced the 23 winning films selected for OMNI 1.5 “HYPERPHANTASIA”, presented by Envato. Standout winner selections from countries across the globe, including Canada, the USA, the UK, Brazil, Ukraine and Australia, will be screened in Sydney at The Collider in Haymarket on July 3, 2026. Marking OMNI’s third…
Interview about AI films and the Omni AI Film Festival
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Interview about AI films and the Omni AI Film Festival
MIFF Program First Look
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Today, Melbourne International Film Festival (MIFF) offers its first look at the 2026 program, announcing 25 films and special events, among them six MIFF Premiere Fund titles, a selection of 17 international and local highlights and special live events, many of which will make their Australian premiere at this year’s 74th edition. Running 6–23 August…
Body Blow Australian Premiere at the Sydney Film Festival
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Audiences attending the Sydney Film Festival Australian Premiere of the internationally acclaimed film Body Blow are in for a unique second course as the cast take to the stage to perform music from the film live. Body Blow makes its Australian Premiere at 6:15pm at Event Cinemas George Street as part of the Sydney Film…
2026 Cannes Film Festival “China Night” & Golden Coast Gala
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On the evening of May 14, 2026 (French time), the 2026 Cannes Film Festival “China Night” & Golden Coast Gala was successfully held at Plage des Palmes, the official beach of the Cannes Marché du Film. As an officially sanctioned event of the Cannes Marché du Film, this forum is led and organized by Beijing…
The OMNI International AI Film Festival announces Jury
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The OMNI International AI Film Festival announces their Jury today, led by acclaimed director Alex Proyas, best known for directing I, Robot, who will serve as a judge for OMNI “Hyperphantasia” – presented by Envato. The festival’s third major iteration will premiere in Sydney in July 2026, following recent screenings across Australia and internationally in…
Red Poppy Film Awards Announced
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Red Poppy Awards Jury President Michael Petroni announced My Husband The Child Soldier from the UK as the winner of the prestigious *Frank Van Norton Award for Best Film among a cluster of Red Poppy Awards. Two Australian films were awarded with the Best Short Film Award going to Dylan Nicholls for his moving documentary…