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17/06/2026

The Australian Film Television and Radio School (AFTRS) returns with Digital Futures Summit! Australian Film Television and Radio School invites screen enthusiasts to this free online event on the 25th of June 2026. This event focuses on the future of the Screen and Audio industry and the Creative Education sector.
If this interests you, there are 3 sessions available for reservation online. This event encourages shared conversation. Participants can discuss ideas, challenge assumptions and create new possibilities for the industry.

Event Details:
Session 1: Explore the intentional craft of worldbuilding and worlding. This session will examine and rethink how futures are imagined – and made.
Thursday, June 25 • 12 PM - 1:10 PM AEST

Session 2: This session invites a critical discussion and breakdown of stories how they are shaped by technology.
Thursday, June 25 • 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM AEST

Session 3: This session examines the skills producers can develop to strengthen their position.
Thursday, June 25 • 2:50 PM - 4 PM AEST

Go to the Eventbrite website to reserve a spot.

ID: Event poster. Text says: "Digital Futures Summit. Presented online by AFTRS. 25 June 2026." More text says: "Regenerate: To Restore, To Renew, To Reimagine".

10/06/2026

Melbourne International Film Festival is currently seeking applications to be a part of their 2026 festival team. MIFF is looking for a Festival Access Coordinator and Casual Front of House staff.

We further encourage Deaf and Disabled people who are eager to work in the arts or have extensive access knowledge. It is also an opportunity for filmmakers to network with likeminded people and gain industry insight.

Applications can be made on the MIFF website. Both these applications close on 7 June.

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09/06/2026

A huge thank you to all that attended our event on Sunday! We are honoured to have worked with St Kilda Film Festival on this event. It was a strong screening of short films by Australian Deaf and Disabled filmmakers.
Our speakers included Leo Berkley (Dark Matter) and Sofya Gollan (So, Beautiful). Also, Irene Holub was our 2025 winner of the Lesley Hall Arts and Disability Scholarship. We were delighted that Irene could announce Nathan Borg as our 2026 winner!
All our speakers shared extensive knowledge, experience and industry perspective.

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Image 1: Sofya and Leo presenting their Q&A answers infront of a projector screen. Fiona Tuomy is beside them.
Image 2: Nathan Borg accepting the Lesley Hall scholarship infront of a projector screen. CEO Joshua Pether and Janice Florence are beside him.
Image 3: Audience watches film 'So, Beautiful' (2025) dir. Sofya Gollan

02/06/2026

2 days to go!

St Kilda Film Festival opening night is this Thursday. Get keen for a dazzling night at the iconic Palais Theatre. Attendees will get a taste of this year’s program. With a selection of documentaries, comedies, horror and more. It is revealed to be diverse and thought-provoking.

Date: Thursday June 4
Time: 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
Location: Palais Theatre, Cnr Lower Esplanade and Cavell Street, St Kilda, VIC 3182
Access: films will be open captioned. Either Auslan interpreters or live speaker captioning available. Accessible entries, seating options, and bathrooms.

You can continue the festivities for free this Sunday at our event, Storytelling as Advocacy. This is TOFF's partnership screening event with SKFF. See the SKFF website for more information.

ID: Palais Theatre lit up with a crowd of people at the buildings entrance. Image text says 'St Kilda Film Festival Opening Night'.

13/05/2026

A Rokumentary Double Feature at St Kilda Film Festival. Come watch two cracking local ‘rokumentaries’ about the City Of Port Phillip’s music scene. With talks from the directors and local historians.

Short panel session with Memo Music Hall Rokumentary Co- Directors Joe Joong Hyuk and Michael Crane, as well as Tobias Nash.

When: Saturday 6 June, 3 - 5 pm

Where: JMC Academy Park St Campus: 208 Park St, South Melbourne

Free event. Booking required.

Reserve your spot on the St Kilda Film Festival website! www.stkildafilmfestival.com.au/the-big-picture/a-rokumentary-double-feature

Image credit: Still from 'Music & Poetry In the City of Port Phillip (2006 to 2026)' Michael Crane screening as part of A Rokumentary Double Feature at St Kilda Film Festival.

Image Description: Brian Nankervis leads a group of people smiling and gesturing on the steps of the St Kilda Town Hall.

06/05/2026

We are excited to be partnering with St Kilda Film Festival this year! Join us for a Disability-led inclusive storytelling event where you will get to enjoy the presentation of Lesley Hall Arts and Disability Scholarship 2026. Followed by a screening of short films by Deaf and disabled filmmakers. Also, a Q&A panel session.

Tickets are free – just make sure to register to reserve your spot online via TryBooking. Find out more info on the St Kilda Film Festival website.

Screening Program:

Dark Matter: 2024 (10 minutes 10 seconds)
Director Leo Berkeley / Writer: Leo Berkeley
Producer Leo Berkeley

So Beautiful: 2025 (9 minutes 2 seconds)
Director Sofya Gollan / Writer: Sofya Gollan
Producer Rebecca Janek

The Bear Hunt: 2025 (12 minutes 30 seconds)
Director Lily Drummond / Writer: Lily Drummond, Natalie Orrico
Producer Sarah Moulton

Where: St Kilda Town Hall, 99a Carlisle Street, St Kilda

When: Sunday 7 June, 1 – 2:30 pm (duration 90 min)

Tickets: Free

Access: Open captions, Auslan interpreted, wheelchair access, quiet space, accessible toilet. More access details to come.

ID: Lesley Hall Protesting at Beauty Quest 1981

05/05/2026

Keep your evening free tomorrow!

tilde Melbourne is screening a beautiful documentary about the trans-disabled community in Brazil. The film is called: Desire to Live (mutatis mutandis).
Five individuals lead different lives, yet share one thing in common. They are trans and disabled. Giorgia Narciso's (Director) vision captures Brazil’s trans-disabled community. This includes their desires, their art, and the rhythms that give meaning to their lives. It offers an expression of how filmmakers can connect with their communities.
This documentary shows the unique and personal ways in which trans and disabled people connect and relate. This documentary is open captioned. The introduction is Deaf-led by Salomon, from Break a Finger

Book tickets on TILDE'S website, found in their bio.

Location: Eclipse Cinema. 32 Wellington St, Collingwood VIC 3066
Date: 6 May 2026
Time: 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Access: Open Captioned, Auslan introduction

TILDE is a friend of TOFF. Support them by following them

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21/04/2026

Sending a big congratulations to our friends at tilde Melbourne on their 2026 festival program!

2 weekends of trans-authored cinema, MAY 1- 9, 2026

We are very excited with their strong commitment to access. Allowing everyone to feel welcomed and comfortable across the festival.

Check their website for a detailed access document.

Grab your tickets on their website!

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03/03/2026

TOFF takes pride in supporting our filmmakers who create authentic and inclusive films.

Film makers Adam Bigum (Eye of the Game) and Leo Berkley (Dark Matter) share what it meant to have their films in the 2025 festival.

“Loved being a part of TOFF. The reason I got involved in making Eye of the Game was to help elevate Deaf talent and tell Deaf stories, and a festival like TOFF helps do exactly that.” (Adam Bigum, Eye of the Game)

“Given the focus of the film, it was obviously a good event for it to be a part of. I know a couple of people who saw the film at TOFF who would not otherwise have seen it.” (Leo Berkley, Dark Matter)

Our annual festival program is all about telling Deaf and Disabled stories. These stories empower the community with disability pride, create connection and combat feelings of isolation.

Find out more about TOFF on the Arts Access Victoria website.

Stay tuned for exciting things to come this year for TOFF!

ID: graphic with with Adam Bigum and Leo Berkley's quotes

24/02/2026

Are you looking to fund your next screen-based project?

Saint Kilda Film Festival have announced their new Nigel Buesst Grant. This grant will provide $15,000 to a selected creative to develop new screen work.

Both emerging creatives and established artists are encouraged to apply. We further encourage Victorian Deaf and Disabled creatives.

The grant is also open to works across all screen mediums. This includes film, digital games, installation art, VR and AR works.

The work funded by the grant will also be considered for St Kilda Film Festival 2027.

Entries Close 8 April 2026

For more info and to apply, head to the Saint Kilda Film Festival website. St Kilda Film Festival City Of Port Phillip

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