73rd Melbourne International Film Festival 

CALL FOR ENTRIES

(Feature and Short films (all genres), episodic, XR) 

The Melbourne International Film Festival is currently accepting applications for its 2025 edition. 

Please note that all films must be submitted directly to the festival via FilmFreeway. 

DETAILS

• Competitive: Yes 
• Entry fees: Yes

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

• Please consult the festival website 

ABOUT 

Established in 1952, the Melbourne International Film Festival (MIFF) is one of the oldest film festivals in the world. The festival offers several sections dedicated to international films: North America, Documentaries, Night Shift (genre  films), International Shorts, etc.  

MIFF Shorts Awards: films in this category are competing for a several cash prizes and the winners of the Grand Prix for best Short, Best animation Short and best documentary short awards become eligible to submit their film for the Academy Awards® in 2025. 

In 2024 the festival selected over of 10 Canadian films, including Universal Language (M. Rankin), Rumours (G. Maddin, E. Johnson, G. Johnson), The Shrouds (D. Cronenberg), Who By Fire (P. Lesage), Intercepted (O. Karpovych, Matt and Mara (K. Radwanski), Who Do I Belong To (M. Joobeur), I Shall Not Hate (T. Barda) and many others. 

Telefilm Canada recognizes selection of feature films in the Melbourne International Film Festival as part of its International Promotion Program. 

Promotion and Communications 
Telefilm Canada, Montréal 
DL-festivals@telefilm.ca 
1 800 567-0890