1 September 2026
New Festival 2026
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1 Screening1 NightMelbourne
Australia
Explore ScreeningsInternational Film Festival of Australia
Where the world's cinema meets Australia
Uniting global storytellers and visionary filmmakers on the Australian stage.
The Festival
A festival built around the films, not the fanfare
The International Film Festival of Australia (IFFA) is a premier celebration of cinematic excellence, bridging the gap between global storytellers and passionate Australian audiences.
Every year, we transform the screen into a canvas for visionary directors, daring independent creators, and industry legends. From exclusive world premieres to our highly anticipated award ceremonies, IFFA is dedicated to honoring the art of filmmaking and the powerful, universal stories that connect us all.
- Films screened a season
- 20+Films screened a season
- Venues across Melbourne
- 5Venues across Melbourne
The IFFA Award
Recognition that travels further than the screening
The IFFA Award is presented across every competitive category of the festival year. Judged by a rotating international jury of filmmakers, programmers and critics, it is awarded on the work alone — not on budget, country or reputation.
- Judged by an international jury, rotated every season
- Open to every film in competition, at no additional cost
- Winners announced at the closing night of festival
What's on
Upcoming festivals
Discover upcoming festivals and explore the films screening throughout each festival.
September 2026
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September2026
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Plan your festival nights
Every festival in the series screens across Melbourne, Australia. Booking opens closer to each festival weekend — until then, every screening time and venue below is confirmed programming.
Join us
Be in the room when the lights go down
Tickets open closer to each festival. Register now and we will let you know the moment the schedule you are watching goes on sale.