by FilmInk Staff
Brisbane is rolling out the red carpet (and the riverfront, rooftops and piazza) for four spectacular days of world-class cinema as the Brisbane International Film Festival (BIFF) makes its highly anticipated return from Thursday 27 to Sunday 30 November 2025.
This year’s reimagined program of 60+ films, including 29 Australian premieres, opens a window on a world of experiences and perspectives inviting audiences on a journey through the hearts and minds of the world’s best filmmakers and Australia’s most exciting screen storytellers.
BIFF presents a thoughtfully curated collection of First Nations cinema, led by programmer Maria Lewis, spotlighting powerful storytelling from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists and Indigenous filmmakers from across the world.
An impressive lineup of special guests will be in attendance, including Hollywood director Peyton Reed (Ant-Man, Bring It On), Academy Award winner George Miller (Mad Max, Happy Feet) and Italian filmmaker Giulio Bertelli for his directorial debut and the Australian premiere of Agon.
The Details
Brisbane International Film Festival
When: 27–30 November 2025
Where: Various venues across Brisbane
Cost: Six-film passes from $119; individual event pricing varies
Tickets: BIFF.com.au
Hero Events
Australian premiere of Agon with Director Giulio Bertelli
What: Black tie gala presenting award-winning film, Agon, followed by discussion with five-time Olympian Natalie Cook.
When: Thursday 27 November, 5:00PM
Where: Felon’s Barrel Hall, Howard Smith Wharves
Cost: $190
Tickets: https://tix.biff.com.au/Events/AGON-Launch-Gala
Bring It On! with Director Peyton Reed
What: 25-year anniversary screening of Bring It On featuring open-air cinema, cocktails and live cheerleaders bringing the heat.
When: Friday 28 November, 6:00PM
Where: Star Leisure Deck
Cost: From $35
Tickets: https://tix.biff.com.au/Events/Bring-it-On-Special-Event
Australian premiere of A Life Illuminated + Glow Rave
What: Documentary profiling marine biologist Dr. Edie Widder followed by all-ages glow rave with The Dead Puppet Society.
When: Saturday 28 November, 6:00PM
Where: Star Leisure Deck
Cost: From $22
Tickets: https://tix.biff.com.au/Events/A-Life-Illuminated
It’s Never Over, Jeff Buckley
What: Screening of award-winning documentary, followed by a live, track by track performance of Grace brought to life by a stellar lineup of Brisbane’s finest.
When: Sunday 30 November, 6:00PM
Where: Southbank Piazza
Cost: From $95
Tickets: https://tix.biff.com.au/Events/It-s-Never-Over-Jeff-Buckley
