Screen Queensland announces that the Brisbane International Film Festival (BIFF) will be paused for 2026. Multiple outlets report that the agency is seeking a “new operating model” for the event. The change follows internal leadership disruption: BIFF’s executive director has departed, according to Screen Queensland’s update cited by the reports.
The coverage describes the decision as a planned pause rather than an immediate cancellation for all future editions, while Screen Queensland’s stated focus is on restructuring how the festival operates. Each source aligns that BIFF’s status for 2026 is “paused,” and that the executive director’s departure is part of the transition period.
Overall, the reports present the same set of key details: Screen Queensland is driving the change, BIFF will not run in 2026, and the agency is working toward a revised approach to festival management and operations before any next edition.
