Melbourne International Film Festival is regarded unequivocally as the most significant film event in Australia. With the largest and most diverse programme of screenings and special events in the country, you can see films that you might never have the chance to see again. Anyone that has the chance come down to The 57th Melbourne International Film Festival it is on now , and Melbourne's culture vultures are out in force in their warm woolies for winter's film feast. Which is just as well, because this year's theme is 'Everyone's a Critic'. Be part of the buzz in winter, when Melbourne becomes the global movie mecca.
MIFF screens over 350 films from Australia and around the world – comprising feature films, documentaries, and short films. The Festival assembles a monster 19 days of more than just the best in contemporary cinema – but also presents forums with filmmakers, panel discussions, celebrity interviews, outside broadcasts, music events, and an International Short Film Competition with the highest cash prize pool In Australia.
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Melbourne, Australia July 25 - August 10, 2008
Call for Entry Deadline: March 07, 2008
Short Film Entry: March 7, 2008; Feature Film Entry: April 4, 2008
Festival Data:
- Established: 1952
- Genre: General
- Attendance: 170000
- Media Attendance: 100
- Accredited Industry Attendance: 100
- Total Number of Films Submitted: 2000
- Total Number of Films Screened: 386
- Total Screenings: 400
- # of Shorts Screened: 134
- # of Features Screened: 252
- Accreditations: AMPAS, BAFTA, FIPRESCI