TOFF is turning 21! Join us to celebrate on Wednesday 12 November.
We invite you to celebrate The Other Film Festival’s 21st birthday. We are launching our 2025 program on Wednesday, 12 November at ACMI at Fed Square.
There will be screenings, speeches and networking. Enjoy a selection of local shorts from this year’s program at the launch.
Also, we are awarding the 2025 Stella Young Award.
When: Wednesday 12 November, 2.30 – 5 pm
Where: Swinburne Studio, ACMI, Flinders St, Melbourne and online
Access: Wheelchair accessible, audio loop, audio described, Auslan, captioning, quiet room, assistance animals welcome, support staff available.
Your health and safety are our top priority. Please do not attend this event in person if unwell.
Dress Code: Dress up or dress down. (Please wear what’s comfortable for you!)
Cost: Free
The 2025 Program
Enjoy a selection of Deaf and Disabled films with a major focus on Australian shorts and documentaries. In Melbourne and online Australia-wide at ACMI Cinema 3, accessible and free. Screening Thursday 20 November to Wednesday 3 December. All films will be captioned and audio described.
The Other Film Festival (TOFF) is a ground-breaking disability-led program that places Deaf and Disabled people at the centre of the Australian screen industry. Founded in 2004, TOFF is Australia’s first international disability film festival and a leader in the global disability screen advocacy movement.
The Other Film Festival is supported by The City of Melbourne, as our major festival partner, and The Victorian Government through VicScreen’s Audience Engagement Program.
The 2025 Program is presented in partnership with ACMI. Our Media Partner is Vision Australia Radio.
Wheelchair Access
Accessible Toilet
Auslan
Audio Description
Relaxed Event (Adapted to be accessible for autistic and other audiences)
Quiet Space
Access Support Workers (Yes)
Registered Assistance & Companion Animals welcome
