In 2026 we are proud to celebrate The Other Film Festival in collaboration with Alter State!
Online program available from Thursday 19 November, 12:01 AM – Sunday 6 December, 11:59 PM 2026
All films are FREE, captioned and audio described. For further information about Accessibility please read the [Access page](https://cinema3.acmi.net.au/page/access/).
Our 2026 screening program on ACMI Cinema 3 includes ground-breaking Australian short films and animation. The Other Film Festival is committed to making films as accessible as possible. All films are free, audio described, captioned and streamed across Australia.
For many Deaf and Disabled people our screen work is more than just storytelling. It’s evidence. It’s advocacy. It disrupts assumptions and re-sets stereotypes. It creates solidarity and community. It addresses cultural inequities and the deep pain of not seeing ourselves reflected back in the world. Screen and cultural participation and practice can be a vehicle for expression, resilience, transformation or even survival. Storytelling can be an act of reclaiming power, sharing experiences and shifting ideologies. A way to create a sense of pride and belonging.
The Other Film Festival is Australia’s first international disability film festival. Since 2004, it has become a leader in the global disability screen advocacy movement. The Other Film Festival champions Deaf and Disabled-led and authored work. Acknowledging also the vital role of allyship in the screen industry to make change together.
Alter State is a disability-led arts initiative celebrating Deaf and Disabled artists, creativity and culture. It is founded and presented by Arts Centre Melbourne and Arts Access Victoria.
TOFF is a Major Project of Arts Access Victoria (AAV). AAV is Victoria’s peak body for arts and disability. Since 1974, AAV has been a leader in disability arts practice, access and cultural equity. AAV is disability-led. AAV produces and platforms the work of Deaf and Disabled artists.
The Other Film Festival’s Principal Partner is City of Melbourne.