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Our listing of Festivals in Melbourne is widely recognised as the most comprehensive listing of festivals in Melbourne and Victoria available online or in print. No listing however is complete, and thus this listing does not contain festivals which have chosen not to contact us with their current details.

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Forthcoming Events

These events are ones which have run in the past and we expect to run in the future. As yet we do not have confirmed details, dates and contact details. To be informed of those details when they become available you can subscribe to our newsletter "Great things to do in Melbourne".

Russian Film Festival "Russian Ressurection" celebrating the re-establishment of Russian film makers throughout the world. August 2005 ? Nova Cinema, 380 Lygon Street, Carlton -

Spanish Film Festival Featuring a collection of Spanish-language films. May 2007 ? Cinema Como, Chapel Street, South Yarra - Enquiries: (03) 9817 6421

St Kilda Film Festival A season featuring the 'best of' Australian short film. June 2008 ? Astor Theatre (Chapel Street St Kilda) & George Cinemas (Fitzroy Street St Kilda) - Enquiries: (03) 9209 6699

Melbourne International Film Festival MIFF (Melbourne International Film Festival) is regarded unequivocally as the most significant film event in Australia. MIFF presents the most diverse and immediate range of contemporary cinema in the country and engages the biggest cinema-going audience. With approximately 80 percent of the films screened being Australian premieres, you get to see it first at MIFF and be the one to give your friends the heads-up 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. Films are screened at CBD venues, including ACMI (Federation Square), Forum Theatre (Flinders Street), RMIT Capitol Theatre (Swanston Street) and Greater Union (Russell Street). July 2008 ? - Enquiries: (03) 9417 2011

Real life on film Australia's on film festival dedicated to contemporary documentary films. May 2005 ? ACMI, Federation Square -

Japanese Film Festival November 2005 ? - free Enquiries: (03) 9639 3277

Melbourne International Animation Festival June 2005 ? ACMI, Federation Square -

Festival of Jewish Cinema Established in 1990, this festival provides a showcase for films that would not otherwise be shown in Australia. November 2005 ? ACMI - Enquiries: (03) 9877 6811

Manifest - Melbourne Anime Festival An annual festival celebrating Japanese animation, comics & pop culture. August 2005 ? Economics & Commerce Building, Melbourne University - $30/$25/$23/$16

Little Big Shots Little Big Shots - The Melbourne International Film Festival for Kids. Perfect for families and children aged 2 to 15, Little Big Shots is Australia's major annual and travelling children's film festival. It's also an inspiring, meaningful and fun-filled festival of the best in local and international children's features, shorts, animations, documentaries and, amazingly, child-produced films. June 2009 ? ACMI, Federation Square - $6 per session, for adults and kids alike Enquiries: (03) 9697 9411

The Short Crap Film Festival #3 The Short Crap Film Festival is about showing short films of a different nature, the festival started off as an experiment, and we are continuing in this fashion, the entire evening will be shaped as one long show, with short films, live music and performances. This show will be touring near you, so come along and witness the madness. September 2005 ? Corner Hotel, 57 Swan St, Richmond - $12 pre sold, $15 on the door Enquiries: (03) 9489 3447

RESFEST The world's leading digital film festival Kicking off each year in the United States and travelling to over thirty cities, this is a global festival dedicated to profiling digital film, music, art, design and technology. December 2006 ? ACMI -

Tropfest An annual short film festival claiming to be the world's largest. Each year, in order to show that entries have been specially created for Tropfest, a special item is specified which needs to feature in the film. February 2008 ? Sidney Myer Music Bowl - Enquiries: (02) 9368 0434

In the Realm of the Senses A three-day festival of film and music March 2007 ? Deep Rock Picnic Area, Deep Rock Road, Fairfield - (Mel ref 2D D6) Enquiries: 1300 361 574

The Angry Film Festival A number of Australian short films to be screened on the night. November 2006 ? 141 Johnston St, Fitzroy at the Night Cat - Enquiries: 0417550537

The Other Film Festival Australia’s only festival dedicated to films by, with or about people with disabilities.. It’s also the only film festival committed to providing maximum levels of accessibility, with all sessions captioned, audio-described and up to 15 wheelchair spaces available. August 2007 ? Melbourne Museum - Enquiries: (03) 9699 8299

Melbourne Underground Film Festival Now in its 5th year. July 2005 ? George Cinemas, Loop, Gertrudes and F4 -

Country Victoria

Pics in the Park An annual free outdoor film festival. November 2008 ? Fitzroy Gardens, Macleay Street Kings Cross - Enquiries: 0415 406 998

Bendigo Queer Film Festival 2007 New GLBTI film festival held annually in Victoria's goldfields region, featuring Australian and international films, art exhibitions and dazzling evening performances. March 2007 ? Campbell Theatre, Bendigo - Enquiries: 0400 918 759

Lorne Film Weekend Festival A film festival with food and discussions. October 2007 ? Lorne Theatre, Lorne - Enquiries: (03) 9690 2737

Bendigo Queer Film Festival A festival of queer film. April 2006 ? Campbell's Theatrette, Bendigo Library Complex, Bendigo - Enquiries: (03) 5441 3119

Halls Gap Film Festival Take in the beautiful Grampians, enjoy the local food, wine, and join other film buffs in 2½ days of highly acclaimed films. Detailed information at http://fvfs.org.au/filmfest.html. Enquiries Phone: 03 5356 4448 or Email: hallsgapfilmfestival@hotmail.com. 7 Films + Dinner $100/$95. Individual sessions $10/$9 plus other options. November 2008 ? Halls Gap Cinema, Halls Gap - Enquiries: (03) 5356 4448

Rosebud Film Festival An annual event. November 2005 ? Rosebud Cinema, Rosebud - Enquiries: (03) 5981 2555

Phillip Island Film Festival A biennial festival with films, suppers & party May 2008 ? Banfields Theatre Bar/Bistro, 192 Thompson Street, Cowes - Enquiries: (03) 5952 1015

Warburton Winter Film Festival The latest shorts and features with meals supplied. June 2008 ? Upper Yarra Arts & Entertainment Centre, Warburton - Enquiries: (03) 5966 5160

Geelong Film Festival June 2006 ? Performing Arts Centre, 50 Little Mallop Street, Geelong -

Buninyong Film Festival A film festival with socialising & sightsseing. May 2007 ? Bunninyong Town Hall, - Enquiries: (03) 5341 3451

These events are ones which have run in the past and we expect to run in the future. As yet we do not have confirmed details, dates and contact details. To be informed of those details when they become available you can subscribe to our newsletter "Great things to do in Melbourne".

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