Footy Shorts 2026: For The Boys
For his sons, he came out. For himself, he plays again. Australia's first openly queer ex-AFL player Mitch Brown steps back onto the field, bringing his whole self for the first time.
Premiered at Melbourne International Film Festival 2026.
Presented by VicScreen, MIFF and the AFL.
Director: Mitchell Withers
Editor: Josh Yong
Producer: Sofia Viegas
Cinematographer: Samuel Kostevc
