Krista Vendy is an Australian actor and philanthropist, much-loved for her portrayal of Tess Bell on Neighbours. She’s also a member of the MIFF Circle — the festival’s philanthropic giving group founded in 2020. Here, Krista reflects on her memories of MIFF (spanning almost 20 years!) as well as her early beginnings in acting. If you’d like to join Krista in helping us continue MIFF’s legacy of storytelling in 2024 and beyond, please consider making a tax-deductible donation by this Sunday 30 June. All donations help support the delivery of the festival's expansive program: miff.com.au/donate
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MIFF is a not-for-profit organisation that has been continuously running since 1952, making it the leading film festival in Australia and one of the world’s oldest film festivals. Presenting a curated global program of innovative screen experiences and the world’s largest showcase of exceptional Australian filmmaking, MIFF is an accessible, iconic cultural event that provides transformative experiences for audiences and filmmakers alike. MIFF is an Australian cultural icon which has had an essential role in putting Melbourne on the national and international cultural map. It has also been a key player in building a sense of community and connectedness in Melbourne. The festival has an innate appreciation of its famously loyal audience, all of whom come to MIFF for bold, entertaining and adventurous programming, the delight of the shared festival experience, and to discover something new about themselves, or the world around them. The Melbourne International Film Festival’s vision for the future builds on MIFF’s role at the centre of Melbourne’s cultural life and in particular its success in generating both social and economic capital for Melbourne and Victoria. Complementing MIFF’s highly anticipated festival program is MIFF's renowned industry program that includes an investment fund (the Premiere Fund) and the director's development program (Accelerator). MIFF's finance market (37°South) brings the national and international screen industry to Melbourne during the festival and celebrates Melbourne as a centre for screen business. MIFF also supports emerging arts and culture writers through its annual Critics Campus program, and takes the film festival experience to regional Victoria through the MIFF Travelling Showcase. MIFF will continue to innovate and build on its decades of achievements to ensure that Melbourne remains the cultural capital of Australia, and that MIFF continues to be Australia’s largest and most significant film festival in terms of international profile, audience size, the quality and breadth of its festival and industry programs.
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“I love when MIFF is on and you see people scurrying around through the cold weather, and then finding that warm place and sharing their passion for film.” Hear from our CEO, Damien Hodgkinson, as he speaks on his lifelong love of cinema, and the impact of MIFF both on his own life and on the city that he calls home. Since 1952, MIFF has been bringing the world of cinema to Melbourne. If you’d like to help us continue the story in 2024 and beyond, please consider making a tax-deductible donation by 30 June. All donations help protect the festival’s program while supporting the core costs of delivering your favourite film event. Click here to make a donation: /miff.com.au/donate
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Tickets now on sale! MIFF presents Hear My Eyes: Wake in Fright with an all new live score by Surprise Chef. Surprise Chef's music is based on evoking mood; their vivid arrangements utilise time and space to build soundscapes that invite the listener into their world. Already taking their cues from 70s film scores, Coburg’s best loved five-piece cinematic-soul-super-group are the obvious choice to lend Wake In Fright some new suede loafers. But don’t expect to know what to expect, because this groovy ensemble is huddled in their soul kitchen week-in-week-out cooking up hitherto untraversed soundscapes in response to the surreal swill of Wake In Fright. Occupying a dark cupboard of the white Australian psyche, the 1971 film Wake In Fright hardly needs introduction. Canadian director Ted Kotcheff captured an uneasy version of the interior of this country that is as hard to look away from as it is to watch. The claustrophobia of endless open space and small town minds serves as backdrop for a film coated in a slick of sweat and stink of stale beer. It tracks an outsider’s tightrope walk on razor-thin divides: between urban/rural, hypermasculinity/homosexuality, larrikin/brute, human/animal. The descent into chaos is paved with green and gold. Get your tickets now via https://lnkd.in/eER7Cqr7
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MIFF 2024 is just around the corner, and MIFF Schools sessions (held at ACMI) are booking fast. Showcasing diverse films in languages commonly taught in Victorian schools, this year’s program features films in English, Japanese, French, Mandarin, German and Spanish. Book an excursion for your class today and access our free Professional Learning webinars, led by acclaimed film-analysis expert Dr Josh Nelson. https://lnkd.in/gghNqQHr
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VicScreen is Victoria’s creative and economic screen development agency and MIFF’s Principal Government Partner. They’re behind the scenes, supporting screen businesses, infrastructure, events and festivals like MIFF, and helping develop crew and talented creatives that elevate Victoria as a global screen destination. Keep an eye out for locally-made films in this year’s festival program, landing on 11 July. In the meantime, click here to find out more about VicScreen: https://lnkd.in/ePhS5zWD
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The Annecy Animation Festival hosted its closing ceremony on Saturday, where Adam Elliot's Memoir of a Snail (supported by the MIFF Premiere Fund) took the top prize for best feature. Memoir of a Snail will premiere at MIFF 2024's Opening Night Gala on 8 August, and screen throughout the festival. Stay tuned for ticket announcements. Congratulations to Adam and the entire film team! https://lnkd.in/gQj2UPbK
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Continuing the tradition from last year's inaugural partnership with Collarts (Australian College of the Arts), we were excited to be on set for Collarts' pre-roll film shoot. Produced and shot by the Collarts Screen & Media team, this film will be showcased at major screenings at MIFF 2024. Keep your eyes peeled for the final product — but until then, here are some behind-the-scenes moments captured by Collarts Screen & Media student Ruby Taylor.
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There's still time to apply to join our volunteer team for MIFF 2024! Volunteering at MIFF is a great way to learn new skills in a fun and creative environment, meet other cinema-lovers and see films from the festival's program. If you'd like to join the team, submit an application by 12pm AEST on Sunday 16 June. Click here to apply: https://lnkd.in/gVxEA9F
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Hometown hero and Oscar-winning auteur Adam Elliot will open the 72nd edition of the Melbourne International Film Festival on 8 August 2024 with his highly anticipated, Melbourne-made feature, Memoir of a Snail — supported by the MIFF Premiere Fund. Starring Sarah Snook, Kodi Smith-McPhee, Eric Bana, Magda Szubanski, Dominique Piñon, Tony Armstrong and Jacki Weaver. See the teaser trailer now and stay tuned for Opening Night Gala ticket announcements. Madman Entertainment
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We’re thrilled to unveil our First Glance lineup for 2024, a sneak peek of MIFF’s full program landing on Thursday 11 July at 8pm AEST. Here is a taste of the extraordinary visions, diversions and cinematic surprises coming your way this August, as over 250 films from Australia and around the world illuminate our screens. Click here to see our full First Glance slate: https://lnkd.in/gV5d4ZeX