MIFF 2026 Unveils Full Program with Olivia Colman-Led Wicker Opening the Festival

MIFF 2026 unveils full program with Olivia Colman-led Wicker opening the festival

The Melbourne International Film Festival has unveiled its full 2026 program, with more than 300 screen works set to play across cinemas, special events, XR experiences, regional Victoria and MIFF Online. Running from August 6th to 23rd, with MIFF Online available nationally from August 14th – 30th, the 74th edition of the festival will open...

MIFF unveils full program, sets 'Wicker' as opening night film

Sundance-selected drama 'Wicker', co-written and co-directed by Australian-born filmmaker Eleanor Wilson, will weave a path to this year's Melbourne International Film Festival, where it will open the event and compete for the $140,000 Bright Horizons Prize.