The Evolving Cinema of Alice Maio Mackay
Alice Maio Mackay is the kind of filmmaker who seems incapable of sitting still. At only 22, and already with seven features under her belt, she has built a filmography that feels remarkably expansive…
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13th Queer Screen Film Fest slays the screen with local and international queer filmmakers
Queer Screen has just dropped the explosive full program for the 13th Queer Screen Film Fest (QSFF26). Get ready for a week-long celebration of LGBTIQ+ stories on the big screen from 2 to 8 September,…
Tender, Fearless, Unforgettable: Ivona Juka’s Beautiful Evening, Beautiful Day
Ivona Juka’s Beautiful Evening, Beautiful Day is a film that creeps into your chest quietly and lingers there. It’s not loud or flashy; it doesn’t punch you in the face with grand gestures. Instead, i…
Queer Screen Unveils Full Program for the 33rd Mardi Gras Film Festival
Queer Screen has announced the full program for the 33rd Mardi Gras Film Festival, running from 12–26 February 2026 across Sydney venues including Event Cinemas George Street and Dendy Newtown, delive…
Queer Screen Review: Lucky, Apartment and the fear of being unseen
South Korean documentarian Kangyu Garam makes her feature-length debut with Lucky, Apartment, a film that feels both intimate and unsettling in the way it threads the ordinary with the unbearable. At…
Queer Screen Review: Cactus Pears is a Quiet Story of Love, Loss, and Belonging
In the remote villages of India, where time seems to hold on to traditions as tightly as the dry earth clings to its roots, the gentle tides of change are finally making their presence felt. This is t…
Queer Screen Film Fest Returns for Its 12th Edition: A Bold New Chapter of Queer Cinema
PRESS RELEASE The 12th Queer Screen Film Fest (QSFF) will take place at Event Cinemas George Street from 27 to 31 August 2025, presenting a bold and dynamic program that highlights emerging voices, i…
Submissions Now Open for Queer Screen Pitch Off 2025, with Prizes Including Best Pitch, Screenwriting and Professional Development
PRESS RELEASE Queer Screen invites aspiring Australian LGBTIQ+ filmmakers to participate in the annual Queer Screen Pitch Off, a prestigious opportunity to pitch short film projects for a chance to w…
Queer Screen x Inner West Council: Free Pride Screenings & Market at Leichhardt Town Hall
PRESS RELEASE To celebrate Pride Month this June, Queer Screen is proud to partner with Inner West Council to present the Pride Screenings & Market — a vibrant one-day celebration of love, identi…
Benson Wu appointed CEO to lead Queer Screen into new era
PRESS RELEASE Queer Screen is delighted to announce the appointment of Benson Wu as its inaugural Chief Executive Officer (CEO), ushering in an exciting new chapter for Australia’s leading LGBTQIA+ s…
Queer Screen’s award season kicks off with new prize for EU feature and accolades for My Queer Career shorts
PRESS RELEASE It’s awards season at Queer Screen too, with the results of the prestigious My Queer Career competition for Australian short films revealed and a brand-new prize for a feature film from…
Queer Screen Interview: Director Ruth Caudeli on recognising the global impact of abuse in their film Same, Again
Subscribe to The Curb podcast via RSS feed, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or iHeart Radio. Download the episode directly here. Listeners should note that the following interview contains discussions about…