MGFF25 Festival Photos

We’re feeling the love of queer cinema and community at MGFF25.

The festival runs from 13 – 27th Feb 2025 and you can find and download photographs from all our upcoming events right here.

MGFF25 Closing Night ‘Somewhere In Love’ | 2025 Mardi Gras Film Festival

We closed MGFF25 with the Australian Premiere of Somewhere In Love, winner of our inaugural Best EU Feature Film Prize supported by the Delegation of the European Union to Australia.

The Aperture Club captured this event and you can find the full photoset here.

Under The Influencer | 2025 Mardi Gras Film Festival

We were thrilled to host the Australian Premiere of Under The Influencer and were joined by actor, editor and technical director Lauren Neal, and producer Jill Bennett.

The Aperture Club captured these events and you can find the full photoset here.

Filmmaker Networking + Sebastian | 2025 Mardi Gras Film Festival

Queer Screen hosted a panel on Intersectional Genre Filmmaking on a Microbudget, moderated by Screen Australia Gender Matters Task Force Chair, Rosie Lourde, followed by industry networking.

We also welcomed writer-director Mikko Mäkelä and producer James Watson for a screening and Q&A for their film Sebastian.

The Aperture Club captured these events and you can find the full photoset here.

QueerDoc Shorts + Sister Act at Randwick Ritz | 2025 Mardi Gras Film Festival

We were excited to host the world premiere of Empress in our QueerDoc Shorts program, welcoming director Lucien Jones and producer Chhayly Moek. Plus, The Sisters & Brothers of the Order of Perpetual Indulgence and The Sydney Gay and Lesbian Choir joined us for a special screening of Sister Act.

The Aperture Club captured these events and you can find the full photoset here.

The Paradise of Thorns + My Queer Career | 2025 Mardi Gras Film Festival

We welcomed Hattaya Khusakul, Consul General, Royal Thai Consulate-General Sydney for a screening of The Paradise of Thorns + My Queer Career competition and winners! 

The Aperture Club captured these events and you can find the full photoset here.

Filmmaker Masterclasses Supported By Screen NSW | 2025 Mardi Gras Film Festival

As part of our continuing Pride in Film: Industry Development Series supported by Screen NSW we were thrilled to stage three masterclasses at Haymarket Creative.

The Aperture Club captured these events and you can find the full photoset here.

The Rebrand + Queer Scream Shorts | 2025 Mardi Gras Film Festival

We were thrilled to welcome Writer/Director Kaye Adelaide for the Australian Premiere of The Rebrand.

We were also delighted to have actress Nell Nakkan join us from The Kindness of Strangers, screening as part of Queer Scream Shorts.

The Aperture Club captured this event and you can find the full photoset here.

Lakeview + Women Loving Women Shorts | 2025 Mardi Gras Film Festival

We were extremely honoured to be joined by Writer/Director Tara Thorne and Actor/Producer Nicole Steeves for the International Premiere of Lakeview all the way from Canada.

We were also excited to be joined by producer Braiden Asciak from Connection which screened as part of Women Loving Women Shorts.

The Aperture Club captured this event and you can find the full photoset here.

Cabaret at Randwick Ritz | 2025 Mardi Gras Film Festival

We were fortunate to screen the eight time winning Oscars classic with Hannah Conda in attendance as the incredible LIZA with a Z.

The Aperture Club captured this event and you can find the full photoset here.

Crossing at Event Cinemas Hurstville | 2025 Mardi Gras Film Festival

We were very excited to partner with Advance Diversity Services, for a screening of the award winning film Crossing.

The Aperture Club captured this event and you can find the full photoset here.

We Forgot To Break Up + Demons At Dawn | 2025 Mardi Gras Film Festival

We rolled out the red carpet and hosted the Sydney Premiere of We Forgot To Break Up with director Knox and cast member Lane Webber. We also screened the Sydney Premiere of Demons at Dawn.

The Aperture Club captured this event and you can find the full photoset here.

Heart Of The Man | 2025 Mardi Gras Film Festival

We were very excited to have Matt Young Actor from Heart Of The Man at #MGFF25.

The Aperture Club captured this event and you can find the full photoset here.

Panels at the State Library of NSW + Australian Premiere of Sally! | 2025 Mardi Gras Film Festival

The State Library of NSW hosted thought-provoking panels that sparked meaningful conversations, including Queering The Writers Room and It Should’ve Been Queer.  The festival also featured the Australian premiere of Sally! After the screening, co-directors and producers Jörg Fockele and Ondine Rarey took the stage for an insightful Q&A, offering a behind-the-scenes look at the making of this powerful film.

The Aperture Club captured these events and you can find the full photoset here.

Opening Night Gala | 2025 Mardi Gras Film Festival

We have officially rolled out the pink carpet and opened our 32nd Mardi Gras Film Festival for the Sydney Premiere of Young Hearts presented with European Union Delgation in Australia.

The Aperture Club captured the entire night – from our opening night Pre Party to our gala afterparty. You can also find these on our Facebook Page to tag and share.

Program Launch Party | Queer Screen’s 32nd Mardi Gras Film Festival

MGFF25 has launched! Last night Queer Screen’s 32nd Mardi Gras Film Festival (MGFF25) Program Launch Party was held at the State Library of NSW. Over 300 guests were treated to fantastic food and drink options from our fabulous Launch Partners: Laissez-Faire Catering, Mt Yengo Wines, AIX, Young Henrys, and Smize & Dream Ice Cream. We were welcomed to Country by City of Sydney Councillor Yvonne Weldon, AM. Queer Screen Co-Chairs Abs Osseiran and Co-Chair Angela Ruchin then took to the stage to introduce this year’s theme ‘Coming Together For The Love of Cinema’ and Festival Director Lisa Rose shared her highlights of the 2025 program.

Thank you to The Aperture Club for capturing the night’s festivities. The full photoset from the launch event and party are available for all, so go ahead and download your happy snaps from the night.