The Melbourne International Film Festival (MIFF) is an annual film festival held in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, over approximately three weeks, typically in August. Founded in 1952, it is one of the world's oldest film festivals, alongside Cannes and Berlin, and is recognized as the largest in Australia and the Southern Hemisphere. MIFF presents a curated global program of innovative screen experiences and features the world's largest showcase of Australian filmmaking. The festival also hosts significant industry programs, including the Premiere Fund, Accelerator Lab, and the 37°South finance market.