For more than 30 years, BIFF has celebrated and championed film, culture and community, and a new approach to the festival is crucial to ensure an enduring and successful event for decades to come.

Screen Queensland recognises that festivals must change and evolve in line with the sector and audience needs. The agency is moving away from the current licensing model to lead a coalition of key partners and stakeholders to co-design a future-focused festival that is specific to Brisbane and reflective of the incredible momentum across Queensland's thriving screen sector.

The opportunity to redesign BIFF is being informed by extensive sector feedback and planning is underway to unlock a delivery approach that will strengthen BIFF’s long-term sustainability, audience connection and screen industry engagement.

We look forward to welcoming audiences and the Queensland screen sector back to BIFF in 2027.