MWFF Critics Lab: Now Open for 2024
Are you a film critic in the making?
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. Applicants from outside of Melbourne must be able to fund their own travel and accomodation.
As part of the MWFF Critics Lab, participants will be involved in mentoring sessions with established screen critics and will produce 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 attend MWFF events in person in Melbourne throughout March 2024. Workshops and festival dates TBC.
How do I apply?
Applications should be sent to whitney@mwff.org.au by midnight February 4th, 2024.
What do I need to submit?
A cover letter, outlining:
A little about yourself
Any previous experience you've had (it's ok if you haven't had any!)
Why you think film criticism is important
What you hope to get out of MWFF Critics Lab
A writing sample (upto 300 words)