Genre, identity & specialised
Melbourne Queer Film Festival (MQFF)
Entries open May 2027
Submit a film (external site) Official website (external site)
Eligibility & notes
Australia's oldest and largest LGBTQIA+ film festival, screening more than 140 features, shorts and documentaries across Melbourne. Entry is free for Australian filmmakers.
Key details
- Festival dates
- November
- Submission window
- Opens May · Closes early Aug
- Entry fees
- Free for Australian entrants (waiver code by email); fees apply to international entries
- Submit via
- FilmFreeway
Sources
This listing summarises what Melbourne Queer Film Festival publishes. Check the official pages before you submit:
- Official website: https://mqff.com.au/
- Submissions: https://mqff.com.au/film-submissions/
- Also see: https://filmfreeway.com/MelbourneQueerFilmFestival
Details last checked against these sources on 8 Nov 2026. Listing last updated 8 Nov 2026. Machine-readable: /api/festivals/melbourne-queer-film-festival.