Antenna Documentary Film Festival – Melbourne

Antenna Documentary Film Festival is one of Australia’s leading international documentary festivals, originally based in Sydney but frequently including screenings, touring programs, and industry events that extend to Melbourne audiences. The festival is dedicated to showcasing innovative, thought-provoking documentary cinema from around the world.

The program features feature documentaries, short films, experimental works, and hybrid non-fiction storytelling that explore pressing global themes such as human rights, environment, politics, identity, and culture.

Antenna is known for its commitment to bold and independent filmmaking, often presenting Australian premieres of internationally acclaimed documentaries. The festival also includes filmmaker talks, panel discussions, masterclasses, and industry networking events that support documentary practitioners and audiences alike.

Melbourne screenings and collaborations allow the festival to reach wider national audiences, often partnering with cinemas, cultural institutions, and arts organisations.

The festival plays an important role in supporting documentary culture in Australia and connecting local audiences with global perspectives through non-fiction storytelling.