Special Presentation

LOVE ME TENDER

Vicky Krieps (Phantom Thread) gives a tour de force performance as a mother separated from her son, in this sophomore feature from previous Queer Palm winner Anna Cazenave Cambet (Gabber Lover, MGFF17).

NIGHT STAGE

An actor and a politician struggle to keep their secret affair hidden, in this bold and playful erotic thriller, that dissolves the boundaries between reality and performance to embrace voyeurism and spectacle.

A DEEPER LOVE: THE STORY OF MISS PEPPERMINT

This intimate documentary charts the rise of trailblazing performer and trans icon Miss Peppermint, whose career marked a turning point for trans representation on stage and screen.

Special Event

THE NAKED CIVIL SERVANT

Marking its 50th anniversary, this landmark film stars John Hurt as the inimitable Quentin Crisp, who made the bold decision to be openly gay in the highly conservative environment of 1930s and ‘40s England.

Live Commentary: Lesbian Space Princess

Filmmakers Emma Hough Hobbs and Leela Varghese join moderator Nina Oyama (Deadloch) to discuss the making of their award-winning film.

The Mitchells vs. the Machines

A rare animated film with a LGBTIQ+ lead, this sci-fi action comedy about embracing differences is chaotic fun for the whole rainbow family.

Partnership Opportunities

Forge meaningful connections with the LGBTIQ+ community at one of their favourite events and be seen as a brand that supports diversity and inclusion and the LGBTIQ+ community.

MGFF26

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.