CHIFF Melbourne: Children❜s International Film Festival

Young movie enthusiasts, prepare for an unforgettable cinematic experience as the Children's International Film Festival (CHIFF) makes its highly anticipated return to Melbourne.

Children's International Film Festival

From toddlers to teens, CHIFF is a magical adventure tailored exclusively for little movie lovers, promising an enchanting experience for the whole family, with screenings over the July school holidays!

CHIFF brings a curated selection of both international and local feature and short films to the big screen. Designed for children aged 3 years and up, the festival's program ranges from non-verbal films for the miniature movie lover to a more challenging mix of foreign and English-language films from all over the world, perfect for older, budding cinephiles.

CHIFF's 2025 program is a jam-packed line-up of entertainment, boasting a hand-picked selection of stories about cats, monkeys, penguins, bats, goats, tooth fairies and mutant zombie zoo animals, plus a new retelling of the classic Bambi story.

These cinematic gems are sourced from world-class film festivals such as Berlin, San Sebastian, London and New York and rarely seen beyond their homeland – until now! Don't miss your chance to catch these exclusive screenings here in Australia.

Join CHIFF 2025 for a special Family Fun Day screening of Elio on Sunday 22 June at 12:30 pm at Classic, Lido and Cameo Cinemas and get a complimentary popcorn on arrival!

Check out the full program of films.

Don't miss your chance to catch these exclusive screenings here in Australia. Join CHIFF and let the magic of movies transport you to places you've only dreamed of!

Where:    Classic Cinemas - 9 Gordon St, Elsternwick
                 Lido Cinemas - 675 Glenferrie Rd, Hawthorn
                 Cameo Cinemas - 1628 Burwood Hwy, Belgrave
When:      Saturday 7 June – Friday 20 July 2025
Cost:        Single Admission $16.50
                 Family Pass $56

For more info and to book tickets, visit CHIFF.

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