Birrarangga Film Festival
BIRRARANGGA Film Festival is a biennial celebration of Indigenous made films from across the Globe.
The Birrarangga Film Festival (BFF) is Australia’s leading Indigenous film festival, celebrating First Nations storytelling through cinema. Since its inception in 2019, BFF has grown into a premier cultural and industry event, attracting thousands of attendees, supporting Indigenous filmmakers, and fostering national and international partnerships. BFF operates as a biennial festival, presented in 2025 from 13 - 18th March, and with the next two festivals scheduled for 2027 and 2029.
Founded and curated by Wurundjeri / Yorta Yorta screen creative Tony Briggs (creator & writer of The Sapphires), the Festival presents over 150 beautiful, raw, inspiring and heartbreaking feature length, short films, Games, VR, XR, AR and 360 degree films from across the world. BFF features films from Australia, Canada, USA, New Zealand, Mexico, Russia, Norway, Finland, Hawaii, Sweden, Greenland, Samoa and many more Indigenous communities from across the world.
BIRRARANGGA is the Woiwurrung word for ‘River location’. Rivers connect Indigenous people across the world; they have fluidity, movement and life, just as films do.
The Birrarangga Film Festival exists to celebrate, promote, and advance Indigenous cinema, providing a global platform for First Nations storytellers. The festival aims to:
· Elevate Indigenous voices by screening films from Australia and around the world.
· Foster industry development through mentorship, networking, and industry panels.
· Create inclusive cultural experiences through live performances, discussions, and community engagement.
· Inspire emerging Indigenous filmmakers by connecting them with established industry professionals.
