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Melbourne International Film Festival 2024: Winners Include Matthew Rankin’s ‘Universal Language’


Recipients of this year's Awards include Matthew Rankin, director of 'Universal Language.'

Minister for Creative Industries Colin Brooks added: “The Allan Labor Government is proud to support one of the world’s biggest film prizes, MIFF’s 2024 Bright Horizons Award. This award brings global attention to the winner and to this festival and is part of our commitment to backing Victoria’s screen industry at all levels – from our incredible community of local filmmakers to world class facilities and iconic events like MIFF.” Intrepid Audience Award(joint winners) Voice co-directed by Krunal Padhiar and Semara Jose Left Write Hook directed by Shannon Owen

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