Program
Main programs:
- Opening Night Film - generally an Australian film premiere
- Homegrown - short and feature fiction and documentary films from Australia
- International Panorama - short and feature fiction and documentary films from around the World
- Neighbourhood Watch - short and feature fiction and documentary films from Asia
- Closing Night Film - generally an Australian film premiere
Other programs:
- Arts and Minds - a program of films celebrating the creative industries
- Melbourne Citymission Charity Screening - funds go to support Melbourne's homeless
- NextGen - a program of films aimed at younger generations
- Night Shift - a program of cult films screened after midnight till the early morning
- Special Screenings - generally film premieres or screenings with a director's Q&A
- States of Dissent - a program of films dedicated to human rights
Reoccurring events:
- Opening Night Gala - the red carpet launch of the festival
- 37° South Market - see: #37ºSouth Market
- Accelerator - workshops and screenings for filmmakers to develop their skills, craft and industry contacts
- Festival Lounge - a venue offering free events, music and performances for the duration of the festival
- Lights, Camera, TRACKtion - short film mini-competition celebrating Melbourne's trams
- Short Film Competition - see: #Competition
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