Applications Open for Critics Lab 2023

The MWFF Critics Lab is an initiative to support the development of a new generation of screen critics. We facilitate critical discussion of screen culture, celebrate established critics, and mentor emerging talent.

This program is designed to support the critical perspectives of people of marginalised genders, including women, non-binary folks, trans men and people with Indigenous gender identities. Applications are sought from future critics from Australia, Aotearoa New Zealand and the island nations of the wider Moana Oceania.

As part of the MWFF Critics Lab, participants will be involved in mentoring sessions with established screen critics and will produce a range of content for publication before, during and after the festival. MWFF Critics Lab participants will be granted access to films, publicity materials, guests and networking opportunities throughout the festival. They also get the chance to watch all short films in our program and decide the winner of our annual "Critics Choice" award.

Applicants will need to be available to attend the festival online or in person in February 2023, and online mentoring sessions around two weeks before the main event. Dates TBC.

How do I apply?

Applications should be sent to whitney@mwff.org.au by midnight, December 11th, 2022.

Applicants will need to submit:

• A cover letter outlining previous experience and what they'd hope to get out of the program

• A sample film review (300 words)