Celebrate Australian Queer Cinema Excellence

Get ready for a fabulous showcase of Australia's most exceptional queer filmmakers at this special awards event! We're rolling out the rainbow carpet for a collection of boundary-pushing shorts that are redefining Australia's cinematic landscape.

This year's lineup includes:

• Billie & Jesse - A tender exploration of transition, relationships, and self-discovery directed by AP Pobjoy
• Stranger Brother - A heartfelt portrayal of Pasifika men and sibling bonds by Annelise Hickey
• With Love, Lottie - A charming celebration of disability and queer dating by Lily Drummond
• Wild Dog - Chelsea Ingram's intimate coming-of-age drama set in rural Queensland
• Lesbian Mud Wrestling - Kirsty Wilson's playful documentary about Naarm's inclusive lesbian community
• Howl - Domini Marshall's visceral exploration of teenage friendship and consent
• The Dysphoria - Kylie Aoibheann's darkly comic horror with gnarly practical effects
• I'm The Most Racist Person I Know - Leela Varghese's SXSW Special Jury Award winning rom-com

The winner of the City of Melbourne Award for Best Australian Short will qualify as MQFF's official selection for the Iris Prize - the world's largest prize for LGBTIQ+ short films!