Melbourne International Film Festival 2019

#MIFF2019 returns 1-18 August 2019 in character-filled theatres state-of-the-art cinemas and other spaces in the Melbourne CBD.

From opening night's doco about Adam Goodes, the footballer who called out racism, to closing night's still-secret film, it's taking over the city.

See a film or three amid The Capitol's newly refurbished art deco glory. Hear The Film Music of Nick Cave and Warren Ellis at Hamer Hall. Settle into the State Library for the Wootton Talks Musical Movie Legends sessions, from Babs to Bowie.

The Melbourne International Film Festival hosts a feast of cinematic delicacies from over 50 countries for seventeen days each winter heavily garnished with a range of parties and special events.

MIFF showcases the best in current cinema from around the world as well as retrospectives tributes and discussion programs.

Since its inception MIFF has also been committed to local film: it is Australia's largest showcase of new Australian cinema and is the country's most vocal champion of emerging and established local filmmaking talent. The festival also hosts many celebratory world premieres of local films.