Next Gen Program Leads Melbourne International Film Festival First Announce

The first batch of films to be screened at this year’s Melbourne International Film Festival have been announced, with a handful of pieces from the Next Gen program leading the bill.

Eight films have been unveiled, with Aussie documentary Gayby Baby and Italian film Me Romantic Romani leading the way.

Gayboy Baby deals with four children growing up with same-sex parents and the political and social environment surrounding their upbringing, in an effort to bring the discussion of gay and lesbian parenting into the spotlight.

The first MIFF announce includes:

Gayby Baby

Me Romantic Romani

Mateo

Spartacus & Cassandra 

The Spiderwebhouse 

Wonderful World End 

Being 14

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The Next Gen program is aimed at a younger audience in an effort to spark enthusiasm and passion in the next generation of film viewers.