An annual short film festival that celebrates diversity and advocates for inclusion through films that inspire dialogue and understanding.

The Multicultural Film Festival (MFF) celebrates multiculturalism through the lens of short films that explore stories of cultural diversity and living in multicultural Australia, home to the world's oldest continuous cultures and people who identify with more than 300 ancestries.

Submissions for the 2026 MFF are now open to filmmakers from across Victoria, Australia and around the world. Entries close 10 March 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time). Short films 10 minutes and under are eligible for consideration in the Official Selection, which will screen at multiple venues and featured on SBS On Demand.

Films should address multiculturalism, social cohesion, and/or cultural diversity and/or feature people with relevant lived experiences. Cultural diversity refers to the differences among groups of people resulting from their racial or ethnic backgrounds, faiths, languages, and/or traditions. Films that showcase the commonalities between people of different cultures are encouraged as well positive stories to celebrate the benefits of multiculturalism.

The festival invites filmmakers from all backgrounds, including emerging creators, established filmmakers and young creatives, to share stories that reflect the richness of multiculturalism.

Entry is open to Victorians, Australians and international entrants. You don't need to be qualified or experienced in film production. Anyone with a recording device can submit an entry, provided they and their film meet the requirements.

• Email: events@vmc.vic.gov.au