tilde: melbourne trans & gender diverse film festival
Melbourne, Australia
74
Tier BScreenings
Festival dossier
travelling film festival
Bundaberg; Toowoomba; Mackay; Townsville; Nambour; Cairns; Orange; Port Macquarie; Sawtell; Huskisson; Warrawong; Wamworth; Wagga; Ulladulla; Murwillumbah; Lismore; Wollongong; Newcastle; Young; Alice Springs; Darwin; Katherine, Australia · Est. 1974 · High structural score (80–100) for legitimacy and industry clout — not limited to Oscar-qualifying festivals
Tier ATrusted
Bundaberg; Toowoomba; Mackay; Townsville; Nambour; Cairns; Orange; Port Macquarie; Sawtell; Huskisson; Warrawong; Wamworth; Wagga; Ulladulla; Murwillumbah; Lismore; Wollongong; Newcastle; Young; Alice Springs; Darwin; Katherine, Australia
87
Legitimacy ScoreShould I submit?
Strong legitimacy signals
Tier A score for legitimacy and industry clout. Still confirm deadlines, fees, and categories on the festival site before paying.
- 52 years of verifiable history
- Physical screenings at Cairns Central Cinema
- Verified trusted status
Overview
The Travelling Film Festival (TFF) is Australia's longest-running travelling film festival, an offshoot of the Sydney Film Festival that brings the world's best cinema—including features, documentaries, and short films—to regional audiences across Queensland, New South Wales, and the Northern Territory. It is notable for screening award-winning international films from major festivals like Cannes, Sundance, and Berlinale that typically do not reach local cinemas, while also offering direct engagement with Australian filmmakers through workshops and Q&A sessions.
Last updated Aug 27, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+37 pts)
- 52 years of verifiable history
- Physical screenings at Cairns Central Cinema
- Verified trusted status
- Legitimacy signals outweigh concerns (3 vs 0)
Red Flags (-0 pts)
No red flags found
Festival Details
Founded
1974
Venue
Cairns Central Cinema
Screenings
Physical screenings confirmed
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