Editor’s Note
I’ll admit, for the most part my film knowledge doesn’t stretch much further than The Notebook and Mean Girls. And while those films are surely classed as classics of their time, being able to quote them word for word by no means makes me a film aficionado.
But that’s why I adore Melbourne International Film Festival so much. Their program is chock-full of incredible films, ready for the picking – even for someone with as little cinema knowledge as me. From fashion to music, and action-packed thriller to deep-diving documentaries, there really is a world of cinema to uncover. Up front we’ve got the hilariously, heart-warming The Merger and we chat to both composer David Bridie and writer Damian Callinan to find out more.
Elsewhere we deep dive into Greek cuisine with Ella Mittas, plan a trip to Tassie for Junction Arts Festival, get to know superstars Odette, Niine, and Eilish Gilligan, and take a look at Between the Trees for Glow Winter Arts Festival. Film, music, food – we’re pretty spoiled for choice down here in Melbourne.