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 in Sydney from 27–31 August at Event Cinemas George Street.
The 12th Queer Screen Film Fest submissions are now closed.
Submissions for QSFF26 will reopen in April 2026.
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 MGFF26 will reopen in July 2025.
My Queer Career
One of the most prestigious awards for Australian LGBTIQ+ short films, this competition is open to Australian-produced short films only. With over $16,000 worth of cash and support to be won, the major prize includes automatic entry into the international Iris Prize. The competition is held annually during Mardi Gras Film Festival.
Submissions for My Queer Career reopen in July 2025.
Queer Screen Pitch Off
Pitch Off offers six Australian LGBTIQ+ filmmakers the opportunity to pitch an already written short film script, that addresses the lives and stories of people of diverse genders and sexualities, to a panel of expert assessors. The winning proposal will win $10,000 in funding to produce the short film. The competition is held annually during Queer Screen Film Fest.
Pitch Off 2024 Winners were announced in September 2024. Submissions for the next round will reopen 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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