Rainbow Popcorn: The Origins Series

Step into the spotlight with Melbourne’s most vibrant film celebration — where local queer storytellers take center stage. This isn’t just a screening. It’s a conversation. A revelation. A toast to the films that shaped them, and the fresh voices ready to reshape cinema.

Each session features:

• A full screening of an original short film by a local queer filmmaker — think big screen, big heart, bold vision.
• A candid live interview with the director, followed by audience Q&A — no PR filter, just raw creative insight.
• The classic or cult film that inspired their work — a nostalgic nod to the stories that paved the way.

It’s cinema as conversation — where the screen becomes a bridge between generations, genres, and gutsy creative choices. Whether you’ve seen the classics or this is your first time tuning in, you’ll leave with a new favorite filmmaker, a fresh perspective, and maybe even a few goosebumps.

Session Lineup

• 6th September — Jake Neville presents The Bacchae & The Wicker Man (1973)
• 4th October — Saara Lamberg presents Hush Darling & Boys Don’t Cry
• 8th November — Josh Machuca presents Love Locks & Cloud Atlas
• 6th December — Lenon Wakuwa presents Genevieve & To Wong Foo, Thanks For Everything! Julie Newmar

Perfect for film lovers, culture seekers, and anyone who’s ever dreamed of making their own story come to life — this is your front-row seat to the next wave of queer cinema.