Genre, identity & specialised
Mardi Gras Film Festival (MGFF)
Closing soon · entries close 8 Dec
Submit a film (external site) Official website (external site)
Eligibility & notes
Organised by Queer Screen, MGFF is one of the world's largest LGBTQIA+ film festivals. Home of the 'My Queer Career' Australian short film competition with over $16,000 AUD in prizes and no Sydney premiere requirement.
Key details
- Festival dates
- February / March (18 Feb – 4 Mar 2027)
- Submission window
- Opens mid-Sep · Closes early Dec (deadline 8 Dec 2026)
- Entry fees
- Shorts $30–$40 AUD · Features $50–$60 AUD
- Submit via
- FilmFreeway
Sources
This listing summarises what Mardi Gras Film Festival publishes. Check the official pages before you submit:
- Official website: https://queerscreen.org.au/
- Submissions: https://filmfreeway.com/mardigrasfilmfestival
Details last checked against these sources on 8 Nov 2026. Listing last updated 8 Nov 2026. Machine-readable: /api/festivals/mardi-gras-film-festival.