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Melbourne Queer Film Festival has been doing movies differently for over 30 years.

The largest queer film festival in the Southern Hemisphere, MQFF challenges and entertains by delivering a curated festival of queer film content every year in November.

28/09/2026

A q***r, genre-defying visual album born from a 12-year creative odyssey, The Legend of Queen Kong blends archival footage, animation, screen art and live performance to reimagine the music video as a space for q***r myth-making, visibility and access.
The screening will be followed by Q***ring the Music Video, a panel moderated by RMIT University’s Cerise Howard, featuring musician Cash Savage, Fat Fruit artists and directors Sarah Ward, Bec Matthews and The Huxleys, with special guest Dr Stayci Taylor (RMIT University) and a video message from Deaf artist Asphyxia.
Live performances from Sarah Ward and Bec Matthews will be woven throughout the evening. The event will be Auslan-interpreted by Dr Kirri Dangerfield and Khang Chiem and is accessible to d/Deaf and Hard of Hearing audiences.
'Q***ring the Music Video'
📅 Friday 16 October, 6pm
📍 The Capitol, 113 Swanston Street, Narrm/Melbourne
🎟️ $10 https://www.rmit.edu.au/events/2026/october/q***ring-the-music-video

09/09/2026

Giveaway 💃
After thrilling Melbourne audiences in 2025, and spectacular sold-out seasons at Edinburgh Fringe, the smash-hit An Evening Without Kate Bush returns to the Arts Centre Melbourne next month! 💃

Thanks to our friends at Arts Centre Melbourne , we have 10 x Double Passes* to give away to our Melbourne Q***r Film Festival community!

How to enter:
Join our Mailing list via link:https://mqff.us9.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=065ed8cf1ab3dd38bf8f8d5ee&id=585b62e77b&utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZnRzaASxSWhleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA8xMjQwMjQ1NzQyODc0MTQAAaf8r5r47S2W6_KdkWvobHJTWu5TNkiltOo_lsu4PBiEEunlOi0efnDdLs9WUg_aem_7GWQbfHJ53NLpN7yOaD5Ng

Winners will be notified via email on 24/09

*Valid for the Tuesday 13 October 7pm performance

07/09/2026

Our volunteer applications have now officially CLOSED. Thank you to everyone who submitted an application to join our crew this year. We’ve been blown away by the love, passion, and enthusiasm to help bring MQFF to life! 🌈

What happens next?

Successful applicants will be contacted soon, we are reviewing all the applications now, keep an eye on your inbox!

28/08/2026

Due to high demand, we have added an extra Dolly Parton tribute session.

Event Details
🗓️ Date: Sunday, 6 September 2026
⏰ Time: 6:40 PM
📍 Location: Cinema Nova (380 Lygon St, Carlton VIC)
🎟️ Tickets: $13 – $28 (+ booking fee)
Tickets and more event details could be found via the link in our bio

26/08/2026

Remembering DOLLY 🦋

Join us at Cinema Nova as the Melbourne Q***r Film Festival presents a special memorial tribute screening of the 1982 musical classic, THE BEST LITTLE WH******SE IN TEXAS, celebrating the incomparable country music legend, philanthropist, and global q***r icon, Dolly Parton.

Event Details

🗓️ Date: Sunday, 6 September 2026

⏰ Time: 1:10 PM

📍 Location: Cinema Nova (380 Lygon St, Carlton VIC)

🎟️ Tickets: $13 – $28 (+ booking fee)

Click the link below to book your tickets now

https://mqff.com.au/program/in-memory-of-dolly-parton-the-best-little-whorehouse-in-texas/

24/08/2026

We are thrilled to announce that Louise Lever is joining our MQFF family as our new Festival Director!

Louise brings years of incredible experience as an award-winning filmmaker with a deep passion for amplifying LGBTQIA+ stories and Australian voices.

Melbourne Q***r Film Festival (MQFF) couldn’t be more excited to have her lead our team into this next chapter of growth, creativity, and unforgettable q***r cinema.

“I’m thrilled at the opportunity to lead MQFF - a festival with such a rich history that screens some of the most exciting q***r cinema there is. This year I’m excited to hold up the social mirror of cinema as we reflect on the changing times and our rightful place in cinematic history.” - Louise Lever

Read more on www.MQFF.com.au

11/08/2026

🏳️‍⚧️MQFF X IFFM Pride Lala&Poppy (Australian premiere)

📆Saturday , 15th August 2026

⏰8:30PM

📍Village Crown

Language: Hindi Dialogue. English Subtitles

Synopsis:

Lala and Poppy, two trans individuals, fall in love while going through their respective gender transitions - she to female, he to male.

The film will be followed by a Q&A with director Kaizad Gustad.

🫶Purchase your ticket https://www.iffm.com.au/film/lala-and-poppy

10/08/2026

🌈Applications are now open for MQFF 2026 Volunteers.

We’re looking for friendly, film-loving folks from across the LGBTQIA+ and ally community to help bring Australia’s largest q***r film festival to life!

Love film and community? We want you on our team! MQFF volunteer roles offer unique industry experience, great connections, and a chance to support the LGBTQIA+ community.

Applications close 6th September 2026.

🔗Apply now: https://mqff.com.au/volunteer/

06/08/2026

MQFF is proud to collaborate with Indian Film Festival Melbourne Indian Film Festival of Melbourne this year, bringing together five powerful stories that celebrate love, identity, resilience, and community through bold, contemporary storytelling.

📆Friday, 21st August 2026
🕓5:00PM
📍HOYTS Docklands

Hit the link in our bio for more information.

04/08/2026

Mark your calendars and tell your friends! 🍿 ✨
MQFF is BACK from 13–22 November 2026, bringing a fabulous lineup of LGBTQIA+ cinema from all over the world to Melbourne’s most iconic venues! 🌈🎬

KEY DATES TO SAVE:
🗓️ Fri 23 Oct – Festival Program Launch
🎉 Fri 13 Nov – Opening Night (trust us, you don’t want to miss this one)
🏆 Sun 22 Nov – Closing Night

🔎Watch this space. It will be a fun one!

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St Kilda, VIC
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Website

https://www.mqff.com.au/

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