The Other Film Festival

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'.

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.

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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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06/02/2026

Applications are now open for Melbourne International Film Festival (MIFF) Footy Shorts 2026!

The nominated film teams will receive production funding. They will also receive professional development from VicScreen, the AFL, and MIFF.

The selected films will make their world premiere on the big screen at MIFF this August.

Last year TOFF screened two MIFF Footy Shorts, Eye of the Game and No Prior Opportunity.

We encourage Victorian Deaf and Disabled creatives to apply.
Visit the MIFF website for more information and to submit your application

Visit the MIFF website for more information and to apply.

Applications close 23 February 2026.

Melbourne International Film Festival AFL VicScreen The Self-Made Creative

Image: Eye of the Game (2025) dir. Ramas McRae

28/01/2026

Let us look back at some of the highlights from our 2025 TOFF Local Spotlight and Fed Square events!

These events were held on International Day of People with Disability. We wanted to reclaim this day through advocacy for the Deaf and Disabled community.

Our Q&A session at Local Spotlight and both event screenings, amplified the voices of film makers.

There are more exciting things to come to TOFF this year, stay tuned.

Bokeh - Short Film Bus Stop Films Little Corner Pictures

Image credit: TOFF IDPwD, 2025. Photos by Darren Gill.

ID: 1. Audience watching the Film, Bokeh, projected onto the side of a building at Fed Square. 2. passers-by at Fed Square look up to watch the Film, Dungeons, Goblins and Broccoli, projected onto the side of a building. 3. Filmmaker is seated in and talks into a microphone. 4. Audience watching the Film, Embracing Voices, on a projected screen.

ACMI Fed Square VicScreen

22/01/2026

Artist and disabled filmmaker Sam Petersen is putting on an amazing fundraiser event! This event will raise funds for Sam's post-apocalyptic short film, Human. This visually striking film stars Sam and explores themes of ableism.

This event is accessible and covid conscious. It also has talented musicians, Dj's and artists performing!

Where: Balam Balam Place in Room GO1, 15 Phoenix St, Brunswick
When: Saturday 28 February, 2026
Time: 3 pm - 9 pm
Tickets for the fundraiser can be purchased on Humanitix.

Photography by Bette Grant.

09/12/2025

Opportunity for learning disabled or neurodivergent film makers! Submit your film before Wednesday 31 December.

Calling all neurodivergent & learning disabled filmmakers! Submit your short film to SDSW Screen Festival by 31 Dec 2025!