Melbourne Queer Film Festival launches on Thursday, November 10 for a 12-day program of local and international drama, comedy, documentary, and everything in between; from boundary-pushing filmmakers across the globe. The Melbourne Queer Film Festival is the biggest and longest-running queer film festival in Australia.
Running November 10-21, the 32nd MQFF features a Spotlight on Brazil, 49 feature films and documentaries, 12 short film packages, 35 Australian premieres and four Melbourne premieres.
This year, MQFF welcomes new collaborative partner, the Victorian Pride Centre to host eight open-air rooftop screenings.
David Harris, MQFF CEO said: “We’re excited to be back in full swing to share an international survey of queer narratives to audiences. This jam-packed program invites the community to come together to laugh, to be moved, to connect, and to celebrate queer lives and stories.”
VicScreen CEO, Caroline Pitcher said: “VicScreen is proud to have supported MQFF since its inception, celebrating inclusivity, diversity and the best of queer cinema.
“The festival also plays an integral role in championing new Australian voices, providing meaningful opportunities for our homegrown talent. We can’t wait to see Melbourne come to life this November for 12 jam-packed days of curated excellence.”
Lord Mayor Sally Capp said: “The City of Melbourne prides itself on being a welcoming, inclusive municipality that celebrates our individuality.
“The Melbourne Queer Film Festival is a spectacular offering of talent and creativity, and I can’t wait to see some of the exciting and thought-provoking films that come out of this year’s selection. This festival is an integral part of Melbourne’s film scene.”
The full MQFF program is available at mqff.com.au

• Cheryl Threadgold