Brisbane International Film Festival 2025
Brisbane
Updated: Dec 01, 2025
THIS EVENT IS NOW IN THE PAST. FOR MORE GREAT THINGS TO DO AND SEE IN AND AROUND BRISBANE, PLEASE HEAD TO OUR WHAT'S ON PAGE.The Brisbane International Film Festival (BIFF) 2025 is a vibrant program brimming with energy and ambition with 2 international premieres, 30 Australian premieres, 25 Queensland premieres and 4 dynamic activations from November 27 to 30.
BIFF opens at Howard Smith Wharves on Thursday, November 27, with a blacktie-styled Gala to celebrate the Australian premiere of Agon, directorial debut of Italian filmmaker and son of fashion giant Miuccia Prada, Giulio Bertelli.
On Friday 28, the audience will relive the high kicks and spirit fingers cheerleading classic Bring It On at the Queens Wharf Leisure Deck. The film's original director Peyton Reed (Ant-Man, Yes Man) will join the celebration as a special guest.
The Leisure Deck will then host a special family screening with the Australian Premiere of A Life Illuminated an acclaimed documentary profiling ocean explorer and marine biologist, Dr Edie Widder, followed by an all-ages Glow Rave, featuring immersive light installations and special performances by Brisbane's own Dead Puppet Society.
The Festival will close on Sunday, November 30, at The Piazza, South Bank with a cinematic symphony of film and sound for the Queensland Premiere of It's Never Over, Jeff Buckley. The film will be followed by a live concert performance of Buckley's iconic Grace album with music legends, Katie Noonan, Tyrone Noonan, Jack Carty, Asha Jefferies, Jaguar Jonze, Mark Moroney, MORETON, Sue Ray, Jude York and a special guest taking the stage.
The full program promises something for everyone with features and shorts shown across cinemas including Dendy Coorparoo, Palace James Street and Barracks, New Farm Cinema, Reading Newmarket and the Elizabeth Street Picturehouse.
Good to know – Grab the best of BIFF with the 6FLIX Pass. Valid for up to 6 entries to any film, your choice!
Need to know – This year, the Brisbane International Film Festival celebrates 33 years as Queensland's premier film festival.
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Brisbane International Film Festival 2025
Various locations
Brisbane
Nov 27-30
