Galas & Special Events

Roll out the red carpet and celebrate MIFF’s 71st edition in style with these unmissable events.

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Music on Film Gala

Director Paul Goldman

The wild ride of maverick entrepreneur Michael Gudinski, who defied convention and revolutionised the Australian music industry over five decades. Read More →

Closing Night Gala: Theater Camp

Directors Molly Gordon , Nick Lieberman

Waiting for Guffman meets Wet Hot American Summer as a ragtag cast and crew of theatre nerds bring extra drama to save their beloved summer camp.

MIFF Ambassador Special Screening: The Bank 4K Restoration

Director Rob Connolly

MIFF Ambassador Robert Connolly presents a radiant 4K restoration of his debut feature: an entertaining, anti-capitalist caper of greed and deception.

MIFF Bright Horizons Special Screening: Slam 4K Restoration

Director Marc Levin

Bright Horizons Jury member Saul Williams presents this restored indie classic in which he plays a young Black prisoner who seizes poetic justice.

Abebe – Butterfly Song

Director Rosie Jones

Discover the musical legacy and enduring friendship between celebrated Papuan musician George Telek and Not Drowning, Waving’s David Bridie.

Fulldome Showcase 1

MIFF’s popular annual program of fulldome screenings at the Melbourne Planetarium returns for the 2023 festival.

Fulldome Showcase 2

MIFF’s popular annual program of fulldome screenings at the Melbourne Planetarium returns for the 2023 festival.