Browse Films
Thursday Feb 16
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.
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!
Bi+ Shorts
Queer, bisexual, pansexual, fluid and other non-monosexual people take centre stage in this hilarious, touching and sexy shorts package.
Saturday Feb 18
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.
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.
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.
QueerScream Shorts
Inner demons, horrifying faceless torsos and sexy tentacled monsters will have you screaming in fear (and laughter) in this exciting package.
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!
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.
Thursday Feb 23
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.
Monday Feb 27
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.
Tuesday Feb 28
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.
Wednesday Mar 1
Lesbian Shorts
From Africa, Europe to throughout the USA, this diverse collection of shorts brings together the experiences of lesbians from across the globe.
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.
Saturday Mar 25
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
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!
Youtopia
Comedian Scout Durwood creates her own perfect world in this camp-tastic escapade – a hilariously savvy musical for the TikTok generation!