Since the first festival in 1992, BIFF has brought the best of international cinema to Brisbane audiences in ways that surprise and delight. 2021 heralds a new era for the much-loved festival with a bold new approach to the 27th festival that will see excellence in programming combined with unforgettable events and a renewed focus on industry and education. By bringing conversation to the fore, BIFF 2021 will highlight the greatest new strokes in international cinema alongside a celebration of the movie experience and local industry. For 11 days in October, Brisbane will welcome filmmakers and audiences from all over Australia for a festival that invokes all the best parts of our subtropical city for the state’s biggest and most fantastic film event.