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The Other Film Festival: 20 Years

It's time to party! The Other Film Festival (TOFF) is turning 20!

A crowd watching a movie

TOFF 2018 opening night. Film: A Royal Star. Photo by Paul Dunn.

Join us for the Red Carpet launch of TOFF’s 2024 screening program. You can join us at ACMI in person or online. There will be screenings, speeches and much more.

The Other Film Festival (TOFF) is a ground-breaking disability-led program that places Deaf and Disabled people at the centre of the Australian screen industry. TOFF started in 2004 and is Australia’s first international disability film festival. TOFF is a leader in the global disability screen advocacy movement.

Food and drinks provided.

Arrive 3.30 pm for a 4 pm start.

Speeches and screening of two short films from 4 pm – 5 pm.

Music, food and drinks from 5 pm – 6 pm.

When: Wednesday 18 September, 3.30 pm – 6.00 pm

Where: Swinburne Studio at ACMI (Federation Square) and online

Access: Wheelchair accessible, audio loop, audio described, Auslan Interpreted, captioning, quiet room, many seating options, assistance animals welcome, support staff available, mask friendly. There will be Alcohol at this event.

Dress Code: Dress up or dress down. (Please wear what’s comfortable for you!)

Cost: Free

RSVP: You can RSVP via our Humanatix event listing or by contacting us –  Email: RSVP@artsaccess.com.au Phone: 0401224864 (Voice and Text)/ 03 9699 8299 (Voice only)

Your health and safety are our top priority. Please do not attend this event in person if unwell.

Find out more about TOFF

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair Access Wheelchair Access
  • Accessible Toilet Accessible Toilet
  • Assistive Listening System Assistive Listening System
  • Auslan Auslan
  • Opened Captioning (all audience can view) Opened Captioning (all audience can view)
  • Audio Description Audio Description
  • Relaxed Event (Adapted to be accessible for autistic and other audiences) Relaxed Event (Adapted to be accessible for autistic and other audiences)
  • Quiet Space Quiet Space
  • Access Support Workers (Yes) Access Support Workers (Yes)
  • Access Support Workers (Available on request) Access Support Workers (Available on request)
  • Changing Places Toilet Changing Places Toilet
  • Registered Assistance & Companion Animals welcome Registered Assistance & Companion Animals welcome
  • Assistance & Companion Animals facilities Assistance & Companion Animals facilities