Tier 2
Melbourne Queer Film Festival
Melbourne, Australia
- Submission deadline
- 3 August 2026
- Entry fee
- from USD 30
- Premiere
- No premiere requirement
- Formats accepted
- Shorts, Features, Documentaries, Animation
Last verified 29 September 2026
About Melbourne Queer Film Festival
The Melbourne Queer Film Festival is the oldest and largest queer film festival in Australia. Our main festival screens over 100 sessions of LGBTQIA+ films over 10 days running through November. The 2026 Melbourne Queer Film Festival will be running from 12 Nov to 22 Nov. (dates
Awards this festival can qualify you for
CSA Animated · Canadian Screen Award — Best Animated Short
Winning a Best-of / jury distinction at this CSA-eligible international festival qualifies a feature documentary or theatrical short for the Canadian Screen Awards.
CSA Doc Short · Canadian Screen Award — Best Documentary Short Film
Winning a Best-of / jury distinction at this CSA-eligible international festival qualifies a feature documentary or theatrical short for the Canadian Screen Awards.
CSA Feature Doc · Canadian Screen Award — Best Feature Length Documentary
Winning a Best-of / jury distinction at this CSA-eligible international festival qualifies a feature documentary or theatrical short for the Canadian Screen Awards.
CSA Short · Canadian Screen Award — Best Live Action Short Drama
Winning a Best-of / jury distinction at this CSA-eligible international festival qualifies a feature documentary or theatrical short for the Canadian Screen Awards.
Melbourne Queer Film Festival submission FAQ
When is the Melbourne Queer Film Festival submission deadline?
The main submission deadline for Melbourne Queer Film Festival is around 3 August 2026. Confirmed for the current edition.
How much does it cost to submit to Melbourne Queer Film Festival?
Submitting to Melbourne Queer Film Festival costs from USD 30 as a rough guide. Entry fees usually rise closer to the deadline and vary by category.
Does Melbourne Queer Film Festival require a premiere?
No premiere requirement. Melbourne Queer Film Festival accepts films that have screened elsewhere.
Where is Melbourne Queer Film Festival held?
Melbourne Queer Film Festival takes place in Melbourne, Australia.
Is Melbourne Queer Film Festival a scam, or is it legitimate?
Melbourne Queer Film Festival is a legitimate, established film festival: it is listed in FilmRun's curated, human-vetted festival database, which deliberately excludes known scam festivals and certificate mills; it ranks among the upper tiers of the festival circuit. As with any festival, confirm the current deadline and fee on the official site before you pay.
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