The 12th Queer Screen Film Fest was held from 27–31 August 2025 at Event Cinemas George St. Stay tuned for more information about 2026.
Program Highlights
Mixed Shorts
From road trips and bird funerals to sari shops and secret crushes, this year’s QSFF Mixed Shorts program is full of surprises you won’t want to miss.
Sauna
This steamy Danish romantic drama offers an intimate insight into a relationship between two men from very different worlds, based on the novel by Mads Ananda Lodahl.
Lucky, Apartment
Exploring themes of isolation and the pressure to conform, this striking narrative debut from award-winning documentary filmmaker Kangyu Ga-ram breaks new ground in Korean queer cinema.
Special Events
Holding the Man
Special 40th anniversary of ACON, 30th anniversary of the original memoir and 10th anniversary of its much-loved Australian queer classic.
Pitch Off
Come watch six Australian filmmaking teams pitch their LGBTIQ+ short film projects as they compete for a prize pool worth $20,000.
Niñxs
Wear It Purple Day screening in partnership with Twenty 10. Free for anyone 25 and under.
News
2025 Pitch off Finalists
This initiative is an opportunity for up-and-coming filmmakers to win $10,000 in funding for a short film project from Queer Screen!
Feature Competition Jury
The Emerging Narrative Feature Competition offers a $2,500 cash prize to one of six nominated films.
12th Queer Screen Film Fest
The 12th Queer Screen Film Fest (QSFF) will take place at Event Cinemas George Street from 27 to 31 August 2025.
Partnership Opportunities
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