Genre, identity & specialised
Melbourne Documentary Film Festival (MDFF)
Open for entries · closes May 2027
Submit a film (external site) Official website (external site)
Eligibility & notes
Dedicated Australian documentary showcase presenting local and international non-fiction features and shorts, VR/XR, and pitching competitions across cinema and streaming formats.
Key details
- Festival dates
- July
- Submission window
- Opens June · Closes May
- Entry fees
- ~$10–$62 AUD depending on tier and category
- Submit via
- FilmFreeway & Festhome
Sources
This listing summarises what Melbourne Documentary Film Festival publishes. Check the official pages before you submit:
- Official website: https://mdff.org.au/
- Submissions: https://filmfreeway.com/MelbourneDocumentaryFilmFestival
- Also see: https://www.mdff.org.au/submission-rules
- Also see: https://filmmakers.festhome.com/festival/1365
Details last checked against these sources on 8 Nov 2026. Listing last updated 8 Nov 2026. Machine-readable: /api/festivals/melbourne-documentary-film-festival.