MIFF 2026 kicked off with a bang last night at our Opening Night Gala!
Our host Aurelia St Clair welcomed guests from all around the world on the red carpet before the world premiere of Wicker.
Video: Finnian Wills
Melbourne International Film Festival
@MIFFofficial
6-23 August 2026.
The story of film in Melbourne could not be told without the Melbourne International Film Festival.
- MIFF has officially started! The stars walked the red carpet last night before watching the Opening Night film Wicker. Get ready for eighteen days of eye-opening cinema from around the world. See you at the movies!
- MIFF’s film competition, Bright Horizons, celebrates filmmakers on the ascent, featuring an extraordinary international line-up of first- and second-time filmmakers competing for one of the richest film prizes in the world. Bright Horizons is supported by @wearevicscreen.
- Celebrate homegrown cinema this MIFF. Australia’s leading showcase of local filmmaking returns with an exciting line-up of stories from across the nation, highlighting the voices shaping contemporary Australian cinema. Browse the Australia: miff.com.au/program/strand…
- The 2026 program is out! From 6–23 August, MIFF will take over the city with 250+ films from around the world. Member pre-sale now. General public tickets go on sale on 14 July, 10am. Browse the program: miff.com.au/program @wearevicscreen @cityofmelbourne @ScreenAustralia
