In this episode of In The Queue (IndieFilmNation #3), hosts Michael Smith and Barry Mandingo dive deep into the Melbourne Underground Film Festival (MUFF) with its founder and director, Richard Wolstencroft. Recorded in July 2005 during the festival's sixth year, the conversation explores the controversial "MUFF Manifesto," the festival's lack of government funding, and the challenges of independent filmmaking in Australia. Wolstencroft passionately defends MUFF's role as a vital platform for discovering raw, underground talent and critiques the mainstream industry's conservative approach. The episode also features the hosts' reviews of key festival screenings, including Vincent Gallo's polarizing The Brown Bunny, the indie comedy The Garth Method, and Frank Howson's Flynn.

Key Takeaways

•The Genesis of MUFF: Richard  ...