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Graphic branding for Queer Screen's 30th Mardi Gras Film Festival, presented by Optus. Headline reads: Awaken your senses. The branding is surrounded by illustrated characters of an ear, an eye, a pair of lips and a globe.
Advertising for Optus. Two people, one looking straight ahead and leaning on the should of the other, who is looking at the first man. Text reads: Pride starts with yes.
Graphic branding for Queer Screen's 30th Mardi Gras Film Festival, presented by Optus. Headline reads: Awaken your senses. The branding is surrounded by illustrated characters of an ear, an eye, a pair of lips and a globe.
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Featured Films

  • In from the Side

    In from the Side is a captivating drama exploring an illicit affair between two partnered members of a South London gay rugby club.

  • The Venus Effect

    20-something Liv thinks she has everything figured out, until she’s swept off her feet by spontaneous free spirit Andrea in this award-winning Danish romantic dramedy.

  • Best of MGFF23 Shorts

    Representing some of the best the festival has to offer, this collection will warm your heart and put a smile on your face.

  • Stephen Cummins Retrospective

    Celebrating filmmaker, artist, Queer Screen co-founder; Cummins, left an indelible mark on queer cinema.

  • MGFF23 on Tour

    The festival hits the road. Find out what’s on.

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Queer Screen feels honoured to work, create and contribute to the community on the land of Australia’s traditional custodians. We acknowledge their wisdom and resilience in the face of injustices. We pay our respect to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Queer Screen is the home of the Mardi Gras Film Festival (February), and Queer Screen Film Fest, (September). We are in Sydney, Australia.

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