🔥 Trending Melbourne International Film Festival (MIFF) 2026: What to Watch

The Melbourne International Film Festival (MIFF) is an annual film festival held over three weeks in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia ⁷. Established in 1952, it is one of the oldest film festivals globally, following Venice (1932), Cannes (1939), and Berlin (1951) ⁷.

MIFF is a significant cultural event in Melbourne, showcasing a diverse range of films from Australia and around the world ⁵. The festival's 2026 edition, for example, featured over 300 screen works, including features, shorts, and XR experiences, along with special events ⁸. It brings the national and international screen industry to Melbourne, contributing to the city's reputation as a center for screen business ². MIFF also supports emerging arts and culture writers through its Critics Campus program, launched in 2013 ². The festival typically takes place during Melbourne's winter, offering audiences the chance to see over 250 titles premiering in Victoria, originating from more than 60 places and in over 50 languages ⁵.