12th Queer Screen Film Fest
Originally launched as QueerDoc in 2000, the festival evolved into Queer Screen Film Fest in 2013. Now entering its 12th edition, the 2025 Queer Screen Film Fest will take place from 27–31 August at Event Cinemas George Street in Sydney.
The 12th Queer Screen Film Fest submissions are now open!
Submissions for Queer Screen’s festivals reopen in April 2025.
The 33rd Queer Screen’s Mardi Gras Film Festival
Since 1993, Queer Screen’s Mardi Gras Film Festival has been showcasing and celebrating world-class stories about the Queer (LGBTIQ+) community. Held in February, MGFF is one of the world’s leading LGBTIQ+ film festivals.
The 33rd edition of Queer Screen’s Mardi Gras Film Festival will be held in February 2026 in Sydney.
Submissions for the 2026 MGFF will open around October 2025.
My Queer Career
One of the most prestigious awards for Australian LGBTIQ+ films, this competition is open to Australian-produced short films only. The major prize is $3,000 and automatic entry to the international Iris Prize. The competition is held at the Mardi Gras Film Festival.
Submissions for My Queer Career reopen in April 2025.
Queer Screen Pitch Off
We’ve got a huge $20,000 prize pool including $10,000 to award to Australian filmmakers to produce a short film, as well as $5,000 for best screenwriter and $5,000 for professional development for eligible female and gender-diverse practitioners generously contributed by Screen Australia’s Gender Matters Taskforce.
Pitch Off 2024 Winners were announced on September 1. Submissions for the next round will open in July 2025.
Need help getting your big idea to the big screen?
Queer Screen’s Completion Fund may be the ticket.
Submissions for Round 12 of the Queer Screen Completion Fund will open in late 2025!
We can support you to bring your story to life, offering financial assistance to help complete Australian LGBTIQ+ screen projects, including feature films, documentaries and web series.
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