The Perth Queer Film Festival is back in 2026 for our 10th Festival. The 2026 festival promises a wide range of queer films to entice, excite and thrill our local audiences.

Running from March 4 -11 and showing at the Backlot Perth we aim to bring a range of diverse and interesting LGBTQI films and documentaries to the Festival.

This year the Festival will head on the road with trips planned to at least 3 regional cities to share mini-festivals with local LGBTQI communities after our successful regional trips in 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025.

With an exclusive opening night event and the chance to see some of the best new Queer Films this is the only Queer Film Festival on the West Coast of Australia.

Awards & Prizes

Best Feature Film - Audience Award
Best Short Film - Audience Award
Best Feature Film - Jury Award
Best Documentary Feature - Jury Award
Best Short Film - Jury Award

Rules & Terms

Any films submitted must have significant LGBTQI content to be considered for screening. Both feature length and short films are accepted for consideration. Preference is for films that can be supplied in DCP format but others will be considered.
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  • Roger Conners

    Perth Queer Film Festival made for a beautiful Australian premiere for our film MEAT. Easy and regular communication and lovely promotional materials and representation! Thank you to everyone behind this wonderful event!

    April 2026
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  • Nathan Dyer

    An amazing festival, with passionate and engaged audiences. Our film Small Town Pride screened with a beautifully curated selection of shorts and we had a wonderful experience connecting with the organisers and the audience. Highly recommend being part of this festival.

    March 2026
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  • Moo Renzaho

    Extremely grateful for our film SOYBOY to be selected to screen at such a wonderful and inclusive festival. Incredibly clear and efficient communication from the beginning and so professional.

    Can't wait for the opportunity to be a part of the festival again soon.

    March 2026
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  • Davo Hardy

    Mark and Annette run a solid festival. They put inordinate amounts of thought, consideration and care into the selection, programming and screening stages of the festival.
    In the weeks before I headed over for the screening of my film, they kept in close contact, clearly communicating every step of the way. At the events, they were gregarious, engaged and clearly just "fans of films" in general, rather in the trending guest.

    I look forward to the opportunity to take part in this festival again soon.

    March 2026
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  • Clara Marshall

    Perth Queer Film Festival is truly a gem. They were so friendly and really quick to reply to communication. Our film Clam Diving for Beginners screened on closing night and it was a lovely experience.

    March 2026
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