Browse Films
Wednesday Feb 15
Of an Age
A Serbian-Australian teenager develops intense feelings for his friend’s older brother, in this phenomenal Australian coming of age romance.
Thursday Feb 16
Sublime
Teen rockers Manu and Felipe have their friendship tested when one develops an unexpected crush, in this refreshing coming of age tale.
Number 96: TV's First LGBT Show
A special event celebrating groundbreaking Australian TV, followed by a discussion between historian Andrew Mercado and actor Joe Hasham.
Mars One
A tender and authentic story of love and hope in working-class Brazil, following the everyday challenges of a tight-knit family of dreamers.
El Houb - The Love
A quiet, ambitious and commanding exploration of a Moroccan-Dutch man’s life at a crossroads when his conservative family discover he’s gay.
Queer Comedy Specials with Joel Creasey and Rhys Nicholson presented by Prime Video
A free screening of two brand new queer stand-up specials: Joel Creasey: Queen of the Outback and Rhys Nicholson's Big Queer Comedy Concert.
Compulsus
Upending the power dynamic between men and other genders, this provocative feminist revenge fantasy pulls no punches against the patriarchy!
Follow the Protocol
Freshly dumped (via Zoom!), sexually frustrated bear Francisco wants to get hot and heavy during a pandemic. But how can he do that safely?
Punch
Coached by his father (Tim Roth), a teen boxer preps for a major match while grappling with his sexuality, in this hard-hitting Kiwi drama.
Friday Feb 17
Cop Secret
Ready for an Icelandic buddy cop action spoof with a gay flex? Add sexual tension and a hilariously evil baddie for an unforgettable caper!
Lonesome
A solitary cowboy dives headfirst into a grungy world of lust and love on the streets of Sydney, in this frank and sometimes confronting film.
Wet Sand
A young lesbian unexpectedly bonds with her late-grandfather’s secret gay lover in this mysterious, beautifully affecting Georgian drama.
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So Damn Easy Going
Perfectly capturing the charm and chaos of first love, this is a captivating adaptation of the critically-acclaimed Swedish YA novel.
Three Tidy Tigers Tied a Tie Tighter
In this unconventional, Teddy Award-winner, three queer youths embark on a surreal, dystopian adventure through the streets of São Paulo.
Bi+ Shorts
Queer, bisexual, pansexual, fluid and other non-monosexual people take centre stage in this hilarious, touching and sexy shorts package.
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Wandering Heart
The powerful and erotically charged story of Santiago, a middle-aged gay man who loses his way during an eventful summer in South America.
Saturday Feb 18
Youth Shorts
This fun and affirming package of short films about LGBTIQ+ youths is perfect for younger viewers – and those who remain young at heart.
Asia-Pacific Queer Film Festival Award
Secret love affairs, rom-com obsessed teens and pop-culture-filled sexual fantasies are the subject of some of the best Asia-Pacific shorts.
QueerDoc Shorts
Be transported into the lives of diverse queer people from across the globe, in this insightful, inspiring selection of documentary shorts.
In Her Words: 20th Century Lesbian Fiction
Revisit (and discover!) your 20th century lesbian literary favourites and celebrate the trailer-blazing authors that created them.
Blitzed!
Boy George, Marilyn, Princess Julia, Gary Kemp and more recount the rise of the London nightclub that launched the New Romantic movement.
Lotus Sports Club
The incredible true story of the Lotus Sports Club is an eye-opening snapshot of queer resilience in the face of prejudice in Cambodia.
Women Loving Women Shorts
Romance, flirting and sexual tension are in the air, in this short film package that’s all about women who love women, regardless of label.
Wandering Heart
The powerful and erotically charged story of Santiago, a middle-aged gay man who loses his way during an eventful summer in South America.
Eismayer
A hard-as-nails drill sergeant’s journey from serving in silence to true love, in this compelling character study based on a true story.
This Place
Fates collide in a Toronto laundromat when a chance encounter sees love blossom between a young Tamil woman and a Mohawk-Iranian woman.
The Winner Takes It All
Sydney drag icon and RuPaul’s Drag Race Down Under alum Maxi Shield stars in a farcical comedy that brings to mind the works of John Waters.
All the Beauty and the Bloodshed
This extraordinary, Venice Gold Lion winning documentary is an electrifying portrait of the life of bisexual artist and activist Nan Goldin.
In from the Side
In from the Side is a captivating drama exploring an illicit affair between two partnered members of a South London gay rugby club.
The Blue Caftan
A woman’s love for her husband is unwavering even as he falls for another man, in this achingly beautiful, award-winning Moroccan drama.
8 Years
A love letter to breaking up, 8 Years is a sexy and poignant Spanish film about a recently separated couple trying to rekindle their spark.
QueerScream Shorts
Inner demons, horrifying faceless torsos and sexy tentacled monsters will have you screaming in fear (and laughter) in this exciting package.
Sunday Feb 19
Chrissy Judy
Like an exceptionally dry martini, this witty film about the importance of queer friendship (and drag) in New York is something to savour.
Petit Mal
An endearing film about a queer throuple, inspired by director Ruth Caudeli’s (Eva and Candela) own real-life polyamorous experiences.
The Blue Caftan
A woman’s love for her husband is unwavering even as he falls for another man, in this achingly beautiful, award-winning Moroccan drama.
Unidentified Objects
Unidentified Objects takes us to the heart of what it means to truly be ourselves, in this quirky science-fiction odyssey.
TÁR
Cate Blanchett delivers a ferocious, career-best performance in this acclaimed, award-winning portrait of an intimidating lesbian maestro.
Three Nights a Week
A straight man falls in love with a drag queen, in this crowd-pleasing French dramedy that questions the rigid confines of gender presentation and sexual labels.
Monday Feb 20
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Elephant
A tender romance develops between a young man and the carefree outsider who shakes up his reality, in this astutely observed Polish drama.
Uýra: The Rising Forest
A breathtaking meditative journey through the Amazon with Uýra, an indigenous non-binary artist treated as an outsider on their own land.
How to Tell a Secret
A powerfully moving hybrid documentary tackling the stigma people living with HIV face when disclosing their status in present-day Ireland.
Trans Women Champions
Two docos about extraordinary Australian trans women: the first to run for Federal parliament, and the founder of Sydney's Trans Glamoré.
#LookAtMe
Banned in its local country Singapore, this fast-paced and gripping take on free speech, privacy and gay rights is a must-see.
Tuesday Feb 21
Stephen Cummins Retrospective Gala
A celebration of Australian filmmaker and artist Stephen Cummins, Queer Screen’s co-founder who left an indelible mark on queer cinema.
Youtopia
Comedian Scout Durwood creates her own perfect world in this camp-tastic escapade – a hilariously savvy musical for the TikTok generation!
Finding Her Beat
A group of women and non-binary drummers gather to create a historic and ground-breaking Taiko performance, an art-form dominated by men.
Inqueersition: Queer Screen Trivia Night
The word is out! Grab your GBF and head on down to The Bearded Tit, the ideal home for Mardi Gras Film Festival’s queer movie trivia night.
Trans and Gender Diverse Shorts
Transgender men, women and people outside the gender binary take centre stage in this assemblage of funny and powerful short films.
Shall I Compare You to a Summer’s Day?
Arabic pop songs and polyamorous gay confessionals swirl together in this evocative experimental film about the love lives of gay Arab men.
Wednesday Feb 22
Smartphone Filmmaking Workshop
This smartphone filmmaking workshop will put the power to tell your stories your way into the palm of your hand, using your very own phone.
The Five Devils
Love, mystery and time travel collide in this compelling drama starring a mesmerising Adèle Exarchopoulos (Blue is the Warmest Colour).
The Giants
An exhilarating and unforgettable documentary chronicling the extraordinary Dr Bob Brown, Australia’s first openly gay member of parliament.
In from the Side
In from the Side is a captivating drama exploring an illicit affair between two partnered members of a South London gay rugby club.
My Emptiness and I
Raphäelle Perez delivers a star-making performance as a young, sassy woman at the start of her transition, in the latest film from the director of Sediments.
Horseplay
The line between the homoerotic and homophobic blur when a group of 20-something men spend a summer together, in Marco Berger’s latest film.
Thursday Feb 23
El Houb - The Love
A quiet, ambitious and commanding exploration of a Moroccan-Dutch man’s life at a crossroads when his conservative family discover he’s gay.
The Longest Weekend
Lou, Avery and Rio’s lives are falling apart, but adultery and binge drinking are just the tip of the iceberg, in this Sydney-based drama.
Joyland
This Cannes Un Certain Regard Jury Prize-winning romance between a trans woman and a married man is a watershed moment for Pakistani cinema.
Three Nights a Week
A straight man falls in love with a drag queen, in this crowd-pleasing French dramedy that questions the rigid confines of gender presentation and sexual labels.
Breaking the Ice
Opposites attract when an icy 20-something hockey player has instant chemistry with her fiery new teammate, in this sincere romantic drama.
#LookAtMe
Banned in its local country Singapore, this fast-paced and gripping take on free speech, privacy and gay rights is a must-see.
Guy on Guy Shorts
There’s only one thing on everyone’s minds, in this sexy selection of shorts about hot guys flirting, dating and hooking up with other men.
Friday Feb 24
Punch
Coached by his father (Tim Roth), a teen boxer preps for a major match while grappling with his sexuality, in this hard-hitting Kiwi drama.
You Can Live Forever
Where one must choose between love and duty, identity and faith, You Can Live Forever asks the question: what do we sacrifice for paradise?
Compulsus
Upending the power dynamic between men and other genders, this provocative feminist revenge fantasy pulls no punches against the patriarchy!
About Us But Not About Us
Intrigue is on the menu in this masterfully constructed Filipino mystery, guaranteed to keep audiences guessing until the credits roll.
The Five Devils
Love, mystery and time travel collide in this compelling drama starring a mesmerising Adèle Exarchopoulos (Blue is the Warmest Colour).
Horseplay
The line between the homoerotic and homophobic blur when a group of 20-something men spend a summer together, in Marco Berger’s latest film.
Chrissy Judy
Like an exceptionally dry martini, this witty film about the importance of queer friendship (and drag) in New York is something to savour.
Saturday Feb 25
All Man: The International Male Story
How did an innocuous menswear catalogue become a homoerotic handbook? This fun doco chronicles the rise of the International Male catalogue.
BLACK AS U R
Amidst the Black Lives Matter movement, Black As U R asks why those against racial injustice often don’t speak up when victims are queer.
This Place
Fates collide in a Toronto laundromat when a chance encounter sees love blossom between a young Tamil woman and a Mohawk-Iranian woman.
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Where Butterflies Don't Fly
This well-made claustrophobic thriller is both a gripping tale and an absorbing character drama – a real stand-out in the festival line-up.
Sunday Feb 26
Raya and the Last Dragon
Join us for a special Rainbow Families screening of Raya and the Last Dragon: an exciting, epic journey into the fantasy world of Kumandra.
Framing Agnes
A powerful love letter to the trailblazing transgender individuals whose stories were buried within the case files of a 1950s gender clinic.
Pride
Featuring an all-star cast including Bill Nighy and Imelda Staunton, this British crowd-pleaser joyfully puts the protest back into pride.
Gateways Grind
Winner of the Audience Award at Toronto’s Inside Out fest, Gateways Grind dives into the history of London’s longest-running lesbian club.
Breaking the Ice
Opposites attract when an icy 20-something hockey player has instant chemistry with her fiery new teammate, in this sincere romantic drama.
Saving Face
A fixture of "best in lesbian film" lists, this light-hearted romance between two Chinese-American women was Alice Wu's 2004 directorial debut.
Beautiful Thing
A seminal gay classic, this tender love story between two working-class teenage boys living on a council estate is full of heart and laughs.
Golden Delicious
A Chinese-Canadian teen realises basketball is way more fun when he has a hottie neighbour to practise with, in this coming-of-age drama.
Monday Feb 27
All Man: The International Male Story
How did an innocuous menswear catalogue become a homoerotic handbook? This fun doco chronicles the rise of the International Male catalogue.
Afternoon Delight with The LOVE Project
Afternoon Delight is a movie matinee, afternoon tea and fun social gathering for the older lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTIQ+) community, friends and allies.
About Us But Not About Us
Intrigue is on the menu in this masterfully constructed Filipino mystery, guaranteed to keep audiences guessing until the credits roll.
A Place of Our Own
Two trans friends work together to overcome the prejudice that overshadows their daily lives, in this empowering and hopeful Indian drama.
The Inspection
Inspired by writer-director Elegance Bratton's experience as a gay Black man in the US marines, The Inspection is a raw, emotive drama.
The Origin of Evil
Seeking a family reunion, Stéphane is drawn into a web of intrigue, but who’s the predator and who’s the prey remains unclear in the wickedly funny thriller.
My Queer Career
Eight films in the running for My Queer Career, Australia’s richest LGBTIQ+ short film prize, with over $16,000 worth of prizes to be won.
Where Butterflies Don't Fly
This well-made claustrophobic thriller is both a gripping tale and an absorbing character drama – a real stand-out in the festival line-up.
Tuesday Feb 28
Blitzed!
Boy George, Marilyn, Princess Julia, Gary Kemp and more recount the rise of the London nightclub that launched the New Romantic movement.
Three Nights a Week
A straight man falls in love with a drag queen, in this crowd-pleasing French dramedy that questions the rigid confines of gender presentation and sexual labels.
Heartbeast
A harmless crush becomes an all-encompassing obsession, in this technicolour psychological thriller that thrums with excitement and danger.
Industry Networking
Queer Screen’s industry networking is a chance to connect with other LGBTIQ+ industry members and find collaborators for your next project!
8 Years
A love letter to breaking up, 8 Years is a sexy and poignant Spanish film about a recently separated couple trying to rekindle their spark.
Sleep with Me
“Are you a tower? Because Eiffel for you.” So goes the pickup line that catalyses this sweet rom-com from the director of Billie and Emma.
Of an Age
A Serbian-Australian teenager develops intense feelings for his friend’s older brother, in this phenomenal Australian coming of age romance.
Vegas in Space
A celebratory screening of 1991 lo-fi cult classic Vegas in Space, a loving homage to science fiction B-movies starring an all-drag cast.
Soft
Direct from TIFF, Soft is a warm-hearted coming of age gem about friendship and resilience, from genderqueer Canadian director Joseph Amenta.
So Damn Easy Going
Perfectly capturing the charm and chaos of first love, this is a captivating adaptation of the critically-acclaimed Swedish YA novel.
Gay Shorts
Featuring Emmy award-winning actor Colman Domingo (Euphoria), this collection of heartfelt shorts focus on gay men from all walks of life.
Wednesday Mar 1
Eismayer
A hard-as-nails drill sergeant’s journey from serving in silence to true love, in this compelling character study based on a true story.
The Five Devils
Love, mystery and time travel collide in this compelling drama starring a mesmerising Adèle Exarchopoulos (Blue is the Warmest Colour).
Golden Delicious
A Chinese-Canadian teen realises basketball is way more fun when he has a hottie neighbour to practise with, in this coming-of-age drama.
Lesbian Shorts
From Africa, Europe to throughout the USA, this diverse collection of shorts brings together the experiences of lesbians from across the globe.
Elephant
A tender romance develops between a young man and the carefree outsider who shakes up his reality, in this astutely observed Polish drama.
Casa Susanna
An essential chapter in emerging trans identity, Casa Susanna was a safe haven where transgender women found refuge in the ‘50s and ‘60s.
Heartbeast
A harmless crush becomes an all-encompassing obsession, in this technicolour psychological thriller that thrums with excitement and danger.
In from the Side
In from the Side is a captivating drama exploring an illicit affair between two partnered members of a South London gay rugby club.
You Can Live Forever
Where one must choose between love and duty, identity and faith, You Can Live Forever asks the question: what do we sacrifice for paradise?
Thursday Mar 2
The Venus Effect
Liv thinks she has everything figured out until she’s swept off her feet by free spirit Andrea in this feel good, award-winning rom-com.
Friday Mar 10
The Venus Effect
Liv thinks she has everything figured out until she’s swept off her feet by free spirit Andrea in this feel good, award-winning rom-com.
Saturday Mar 11
Best of MGFF23 Shorts
Representing some of the best short films the 2023 festival has to offer, this collection will warm your heart and put a smile on your face.
In from the Side
In from the Side is a captivating drama exploring an illicit affair between two partnered members of a South London gay rugby club.
Sunday Mar 12
Finding Her Beat
A group of women and non-binary drummers gather to create a historic and ground-breaking Taiko performance, an art-form dominated by men.
Friday Mar 24
In from the Side
In from the Side is a captivating drama exploring an illicit affair between two partnered members of a South London gay rugby club.
Saturday Mar 25
The Venus Effect
Liv thinks she has everything figured out until she’s swept off her feet by free spirit Andrea in this feel good, award-winning rom-com.
Best of MGFF23 Shorts
Representing some of the best short films the 2023 festival has to offer, this collection will warm your heart and put a smile on your face.
Sunday Mar 26
Stephen Cummins Retrospective Gala
A celebration of Australian filmmaker and artist Stephen Cummins, Queer Screen’s co-founder who left an indelible mark on queer cinema.
ON DEMAND
#MGFF23 On Demand Test
Purchase a FREE ticket to the Mardi Gras Film Festival 2022 On Demand Test to test your device. Have any questions? Contact us!
8 Years
A love letter to breaking up, 8 Years is a sexy and poignant Spanish film about a recently separated couple trying to rekindle their spark.
A Place of Our Own
Two trans friends work together to overcome the prejudice that overshadows their daily lives, in this empowering and hopeful Indian drama.
All Man: The International Male Story
How did an innocuous menswear catalogue become a homoerotic handbook? This fun doco chronicles the rise of the International Male catalogue.
BLACK AS U R
Amidst the Black Lives Matter movement, BLACK AS U R asks why those against racial injustice often don’t speak up when victims are queer.
Blitzed!
Boy George, Marilyn, Princess Julia, Gary Kemp and more recount the rise of the London nightclub that launched the New Romantic movement.
Chrissy Judy
Like an exceptionally dry martini, this witty film about the importance of queer friendship (and drag) in New York is something to savour.
Compulsus
Upending the power dynamic between men and other genders, this provocative feminist revenge fantasy pulls no punches against the patriarchy!
Cop Secret
Ready for an Icelandic buddy cop action spoof with a gay flex? Add sexual tension and a hilariously evil baddie for an unforgettable caper!
Finding Her Beat
A group of women and non-binary drummers gather to create a historic and ground-breaking Taiko performance, an art-form dominated by men.
Framing Agnes
A powerful love letter to the trailblazing transgender individuals whose stories were buried within the case files of a 1950s gender clinic.
Gateways Grind
Winner of the Audience Award at Toronto’s Inside Out fest, Gateways Grind dives into the history of London’s longest-running lesbian club.
Horseplay
The line between the homoerotic and homophobic blur when a group of 20-something men spend a summer together, in Marco Berger’s latest film.
In Her Words: 20th Century Lesbian Fiction
Revisit (and discover!) your 20th century lesbian literary favourites and celebrate the trailer-blazing authors that created them.
Lotus Sports Club
The incredible true story of the Lotus Sports Club is an eye-opening snapshot of queer resilience in the face of prejudice in Cambodia.
Petit Mal
An endearing film about a queer throuple, inspired by director Ruth Caudeli’s (Eva and Candela) own real-life polyamorous experiences.
Sublime
Teen rockers Manu and Felipe have their friendship tested when one develops an unexpected crush, in this refreshing coming of age tale.
Unidentified Objects
Unidentified Objects takes us to the heart of what it means to truly be ourselves, in this quirky science-fiction odyssey.
Wet Sand
A young lesbian unexpectedly bonds with her late-grandfather’s secret gay lover in this mysterious, beautifully affecting Georgian drama.
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Where Butterflies Don't Fly
This well-made claustrophobic thriller is both a gripping tale and an absorbing character drama – a real stand-out in the festival line-up.
You Can Live Forever
Where one must choose between love and duty, identity and faith, You Can Live Forever asks the question: what do we sacrifice for paradise?
Youtopia
Comedian Scout Durwood creates her own perfect world in this camp-tastic escapade – a hilariously savvy musical for the TikTok generation!