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David Balfour

Head of Film and Television, Victorian College of the Arts, Faculty of Fine Arts and Music, University of Melbourne

Arts & Culture

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A ‘choose your own adventure’ guide to MIFF 2026

This year’s Melbourne International Film Festival has reality-bending tales, rarely screened classics and fully immersive experiences – choose your path and let MIFF do the rest

Arts & Culture

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Analysis

Heated Rivalry is everywhere (except it's not)

The queer Canadian hockey romance has dominated social media and cultural conversation this summer, but viewing figures tell a very different story about who's actually watching

Arts & Culture

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Opinion

Navigate MIFF without losing your mind – or missing a masterpiece

The Melbourne International Film Festival program can be overwhelming, so here’s a few tips to help you find your way through Australia’s premier film fortnight

Arts & Culture

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Analysis

By filming in a single shot, Adolescence is choreographed with the precision of live theatre

Each one-hour episode of Netflix’s Adolescence is realised in a single, unbroken take. No edits. No resets.