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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.

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".

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

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 2009 ? Melbourne Museum

The Angry Film Festival A number of Australian short films to be screened on the night. November 2008 ? 141 Johnston St, Fitzroy at the Night Cat

In the Realm of the Senses A three-day festival of film and music March 2009 ? Deep Rock Picnic Area, Deep Rock Road, Fairfield

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

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 2008 ? ACMI

The Short Crap Film Festival 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 2008 ? Corner Hotel, 57 Swan St, Richmond

Russian Film Festival "Russian Ressurection" celebrating the re-establishment of Russian film makers throughout the world. August 2009 ? Nova Cinema, 380 Lygon Street, Carlton

Manifest - Melbourne Anime Festival An annual festival celebrating Japanese animation, comics & pop culture. August 2009 ? Economics & Commerce Building, Melbourne University

Melbourne Underground Film Festival An annual festival. July 2009 ? George Cinemas, Loop, Gertrudes and F4

Real life on film Australia's on film festival dedicated to contemporary documentary films. May 2009 ? ACMI, Federation Square

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). August 2009 ?

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)

Spanish Film Festival Featuring a collection of Spanish-language films. May 2009 ? Cinema Como, Chapel Street, South Yarra

Festival of Jewish Cinema Established in 1990, this festival provides a showcase for films that would not otherwise be shown in Australia. November 2008 ? ACMI

Country Victoria

Pics in the Park An annual free outdoor film festival. November 2008 ? Fitzroy Gardens, Macleay Street Kings Cross

Lorne Film Weekend Festival A film festival with food and discussions. October 2008 ? Lorne Theatre, Lorne

Bendigo Queer Film Festival A festival of queer film. April 2009 ? Campbell's Theatrette, Bendigo Library Complex, Bendigo

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

Rosebud Film Festival The 10th Annual Rosebud Film Festival is again looking at a fantastic line-up of upcoming films with a combination of Arthouse, Foreign Language and Mainstream. This is a weekend not to be missed with superb entertainment, atmosphere & excellent service! Not to mention the Free Barbeque, Popcorn, Drinks, Sweets & Ice-cream, prizes and Give-aways! Tickets are selling fast so book yours today. $85.00 All films, Continental Breakfast available Sat/Sun extra $9.00 each November 2009 ? Rosebud Cinema, Rosebud

Phillip Island Film Festival A biennial festival with films, suppers & party May 2008 ? Banfields Theatre Bar/Bistro, 192 Thompson Street, Cowes

Warburton Winter Film Festival The latest shorts and features with meals supplied. June 2008 ? Upper Yarra Arts & Entertainment Centre, Warburton

Geelong Film Festival June 2009 ? Performing Arts Centre, 50 Little Mallop Street, Geelong

Buninyong Film Festival A film festival with socialising & sightsseing. May 2009 ? Bunninyong Town Hall,

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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