Mardi Gras Film Festival

The Queer Screen film festival is one of the biggest LGBT film events in Australia, with the 5-day-long celebration aiming to raise awareness of sexual diversities and gender identities through queer film.

Taking place every September, the festival showcases films, shorts, and documentaries across a wide range of LGBTIQ angles.

There are over 2 dozen creative works to enjoy from Australia, as well as many countries around the world. Aside from the movies, the opening night is something to look forward to, as well as other programs that change each year. Festival passes are available in bundles of 5 or 10, ideal for sharing with friends and family.

The Mardi Gras Film Festival is also a platform for queer filmmakers to participate in a competition of Australian short films. A brand-new addition to the event is the Queer Screen Pitch Off, an initiative that helps LGBTIQ filmmakers in Australia compete in a pitch to win $10,000 in capital for the production of short films. The events are well-attended by the local community, with thousands coming to see the films.

The films are screened at the Event Cinemas George Street in the Sydney CBD.