Multicultural Film Festival (MFF) – Call for Submissions & Awards

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Maximum of $2,500

Submit by 10 Mar, 2026

VIC

Victorian Multicultural Commission (VIC, Australia) In association with Swinburne University of Technology and SBS

events@vmc.vic.gov.au

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Grant Description

The Multicultural Film Festival (MFF) 2026 is an annual Victorian Government–supported short film festival celebrating multiculturalism, cultural diversity and social cohesion through storytelling. Delivered by the Victorian Multicultural Commission in partnership with Swinburne University of Technology and SBS, the festival premieres during Refugee Week on 18 June 2026 at ACMI Cinemas. It recognises short films of up to 10 minutes that explore lived experiences of multicultural Australia, including migrant, refugee and intercultural stories, with award-winning films receiving a cash prize of $2,500 AUD and industry development opportunities.

What It Funds

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Eligibility Criteria

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