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Queer Screen has been supporting filmmakers since 1993 and is highly committed to championing LGBTIQ+ filmmakers and screen content with multiple industry initiatives.
Where can I showcase my work?
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’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 32nd edition of Queer Screen’s Mardi Gras Film Festival will be held in February 2025 in Sydney.
Queer Screen Film Fest
The 11th edition of Queer Screen Film Fest will be held in August 2024 in Sydney.
Submissions for Queer Screen’s festivals reopen in April 2025.
Queer Screen Goes to Cannes
Queer Screen is a participant in the Goes to Cannes initiative at the Marché du Film, which runs in conjunction with the prestigious Cannes Film Festival. Each year the Marché du Film offers five renowned festivals the chance to showcase their selection of original work-in-progress titles looking for sales agents, distributors or festival selection.
In 2023 Queer Screen was the first ever LGBTQIA+ and Australian film festival to be involved in the program.
Submissions for Queer Screen Goes to Cannes are now closed.
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 11 of the Queer Screen Completion Fund are now open!
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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