Online Streaming FAQ

Queer Screen’s 31st Mardi Gras Film Festival will host a variety of On Demand screenings from 1st March – 11th March, including feature film encore screenings and shorts On Demand!

Do I have to watch an online screening at a particular time or date?

Because these are On Demand, any film booked by 11:59pm on 11 March 2024, you will have access to for the duration of the festival, and can choose a time between 7.00am AEDT Mar 1st 2024 until 11:59pm AEDT Mar 14th 2024.

*Access to all content will cease at 11:59pm AEDT Mar 14th 2024. Please ensure you have sufficient time to watch all purchased films as refunds will not be given for unwatched or unfinished films.

How do I watch a film online?

For more information on how to stream On Demand read on. You’ll find all the details on how to set up your On Demand Experience.

Purchase a free On Demand test to test out your system.

Can I watch online screenings from anywhere?

Our On Demand films are available to watch online from within Australia.

Can I stop and start while screening?

From the moment you press play, a film will be available for 72 hours or if there are less than 72 hours remaining in the festival period, 11.59pm AEDT on 14th March 2024. You can rewind, forward through, pause or exit and restart the film within that time frame.

Who do I contact if I have an issue?

You can contact the Queer Screen office on (02) 9280 1533, Monday-Friday, 10am-6pm.

Out of hours support: Please email ticketing@queerscreen.org.au with your enquiry or fill out an online query form. Someone will be in contact with you if your enquiry is received prior to 9pm. On weekends the ticketing email and contact form are routinely monitored by our Virtual Help Desk.

You can find our technical specs here.

How do I buy a ticket?

For those who are familiar with Queer Screen, the process for buying a ticket has not changed – just login to your account and start purchasing!

For those new to Queer Screen, you will need to create a new account and password.

You can even buy tickets from within the Queer Screen app.

All of our tickets will be available within your account to access anytime between the festival dates.

Will MGFF24 have passes?

Mardi Gras Film Festival will have many types of passes available for On Demand sessions.

If I have a pass, am I guaranteed an online ticket to every film?

Due to ticketing caps, passes are not a guarantee of a ticket to every film. You will still need to book a ticket to each film you want to see with your online pass—this includes the Online All In Pass. Simply follow the instructions on the receipt and book a spot for the films you’d like to see.

Can online screenings sell out (and why?!)?

Some online sessions may sell out! Why? Well, some films have a limited streaming capacity due to arrangements with filmmakers, sales agents and distributors and the classification board. If you have a pass, please book as soon as you can to avoid disappointment.

Why can’t I watch the full program On Demand?

While Queer Screen is committed to offering a hybrid festival, not all rights holders are willing to permit festivals to include their films as part of the online program.

How are my member benefits changing?

Members still receive discounted tickets for all sessions, including in person and online screenings.

All online screenings are limited to 1 ticket per transaction.

How do I purchase tickets as a gift?

All online screenings are limited to 1 ticket per transaction and each link is unique to your account. To purchase a ticket as a gift, we recommend purchasing a gift voucher.

I love Queer Screen, how else can I support you?

Buying tickets to our events means we can continue to deliver the best in new LGBTIQ+ content. If you are in a position to support further, donations over $2 are tax deductible.

While opportunities to volunteer at events are currently limited, there are many opportunities which come up year round. Register as a volunteer to stay in the loop.

Accessibility

For more information about venues and accessibility, please click here.

Copyright Notice

When you purchase a streaming ticket from Queer Screen, you enter into an agreement wherein you agree to screen the film privately within your home or on your own device.

For the purposes of copyright in Australia, a screening of a film outside the home is generally regarded as “in public” and is prohibited. Transmitting the film via a third party platform or network, or to a group through an internal network is regarded as a public screening.

Any screenings of this nature without written permission from Queer Screen and the copyrights owner are strictly forbidden.