Welcome to the Melbourne Women in Film Festival. We celebrate and showcase talented women and gender diverse creatives in the Australian screen industry.

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We've officially launched our 10th anniversary festival program 🥳🎉🔟 Head to mwff.org.au to learn more and get your tickets. Use code MWFFEARLY10 by March 8 for an early bird discount!
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You heard it here first - MWFF 2026 Critics Lab applications are open ⭐️🎥⭐️ Designed to support a new generation of screen critics, participants will get access to mentorship, workshops, networking opportunities, & more. ✍ Learn more & apply here: mwff.org.au/critics-lab-blog…
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📢FREE EVENT ALERT📢 Dr Pinar Fontini's Dream Workers will screen its Melbourne premiere this October, accompanied by the launch of new book 'Women's New Cinema in Contemporary Turkey' - both offering engaging explorations of contemporary women's filmmaking practices.
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Don't miss this free event, Friday October 17! More details are available here: rmit.edu.au/thecapitol/event…
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📢 Calling all Australian, Aotearoan, and Pasifika female or gender diverse filmmakers 📢 Short film submissions are now open for MWFF 2026! For more information and selection criteria, head to filmfreeway.com/MelbourneWom… #MWFF2026 #filmfestival #womeninfilm
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Congratulations to all the nominees & winners from the #MWFF25 Short Film Awards! 🏆 CRITICS' CHOICE While We Still Have Time, Ava Grimshaw-Hall BEST VIC SHORT FILM The Meaningless Daydreams of Augie and Celeste, Pernell Marsden BEST VIC NEXT GEN FILM Tabbeh, Sarah Ghassali
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BEST NEXT GEN SHORT FILM Lucky Peach, Grace Tan (award accepted by MWFF Festival Director Sian Mitchell on Grace's behalf) BEST SHORT FILM Lǎo Lao Lǎo Le, Julie Zhu #MWFF #acmi #cityofmelbourne #vicscreen
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The Melbourne Women in Film Festival is here! 💚🩷 🎥 March 20-24 @ ACMI 🍿 Check out all the screenings and events at our link in bio! 👀 Follow us for exclusive behind-the-scenes content and updates from the festival #MWFF25 #acmi #cityofmelbourne #vicscreen
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Check out our Making Genre Film & Television panel all about making genre films in the Aus screen industry Panellists will discuss: 🤑 funding tips 🎨 creative approaches ✍️ pitching & writing 📽️ advice for the festival circuit #MWFF #acmi #cityofmelbourne #vicscreen
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In recognition of today as #InternationalWomensDay, we wanted to share a little more about the current state of gender equity in filmmaking.
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While there has been progress, it's clear there are still systemic issues resulting in less gender diversity in productions both here in Australia and throughout the world. That's why we're excited to bring you our session 'Reframing Audrey' to you this year at MWFF.
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We're lucky enough to have the Reframe's Director Erica Fishman joining our panel, as well as Audrey screenwriter Lou Sanz. Check out the session on Friday 21 March, 7:00pm @ ACMI. Tickets info available at mwff.org.au/audrey-25 #MWFF #MWFF25 #acmi #cityofmelbourne #vicscreen
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✨🎥 2 WEEKS TO GO 🎥✨ We're just a fortnight away from the first of our incredible events for MWFF 2025! View the program and get your tickets at mwff.org.au Early bird discount code: MWEARLY25 #MWFF #MWFF25 #acmi #cityofmelbourne #vicscreen
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👀 Take a peak into this year’s program 👀 Tonight we’re launching our program for the Melbourne Women in Film Festival 2025! Head to our website - mwff.org.au/ Use code MWEARLY25 for a special early bird discount! #MWFF25 #acmi #vicscreen #cityofmelbourne
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🎥 ONE MONTH TO GO 🎥 Friends & fans - we hope you're as excited as we are for #MWFF2025! We're a month out from opening night, with amazing films & events in store. MWFF will run March 20 - 24 and our program will launch this time next week! #vicscreen #cityofmelbourne #acmi
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MWFF 2025 Critics Lab applications are open ⭐️🎥⭐️ Designed to support a new generation of screen critics, participants will get access to mentorship, workshops, networking opportunities, and more. Applications due: 07/02/25 Learn more & apply here: mwff.org.au/critics-lab-blog…
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A new year means a new Melbourne Women in Film Festival, and we couldn't be more excited for what MWFF 25 has in store! For now, here's some fantastic moments and memories to share from last year's festival.
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We hope to see you again in March 2025! SAVE THE DATES: Thursday 20 to Monday 24 March More details and exciting updates coming soon, stay tuned 🎥✨ #mwff #mwff25
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Meet tonight's Road Warriors! Dive deep into how tomorrow's stories respond to today's emergencies, with our panel chaired by Australian Environments on Screen (and @MWFF_AU) superstar @melaniejashe. Tickets available now at lidocinemas.com.au/events/ma…
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