Festivals & Screenings
Where to see MATRESCENCE — from the festival circuit to community screenings in your own city.
Matrescence Film Melbourne Premiere
Join us for the Melbourne Premiere Screening of Matrescence: The Hidden World of M/otherhood.
3.00pm Arrival (welcome drink & red carpet)
4.00pm Screening
5.30pm Live music & Q and A with the filmmakers Claire Tonti, Libby Chow & Amy Taylor-Kabbaz
6pm Finish
Tickets: https://www.clairetonti.com/event-tickets/p/matrescence-film-melbourne-premier
Rivoli Cinemas is an accessible venue. There are multiple accessible seats in the cinema as well as disabled toilets and a lift.
Currently on the festival circuit
MATRESCENCE has been submitted to a number of international film festivals for 2026. Follow along on instagram or join the mailing list to find out the latest news, for upcoming screenings & events.
From November 2026
A tiered screening strategy
1.
Community Screenings
For mothers, families and local organisations, building grassroots support around the country and beyond.
Live Q&As with Claire, Amy or featured experts
350+ trained Matrescence Advocates worldwide ready to host
Screening toolkits & resources provided
2.
Educational Screenings
For health professionals — midwives, doulas, lactation consultants, GPs and psychologists.
Integrated into professional training
In conversation with Maternal Health Matters
Ongoing professional development sessions
3.
Policy Screenings
For policymakers and funders, including panel discussions with experts featured in the film.
Early conversations for National Perinatal Mental Health Awareness Week, Nov 2026
Panels with featured experts
Briefings for MPs, Health Department & AMA
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