Queer Spectrum Film Festival (QSFF) 2026 | Irish Film Institute (IFI), Dublin

We, at Queer Asian Pride Ireland (QAPI) are proud to present Queer Spectrum Film Festival (QSFF) 2026 at the Irish Film Institute (IFI), Ireland’s national cultural institute for film. This Pride, join us on June 12th -14th 2026 to celebrate our third year of showcasing bold stories and the visionary talent behind them.

Our 2026 edition unfolds under the theme:
“Tender Migrations: Queer Journeys Through Desire, Transition, and Healing.”

QSFF 2026 explores narratives, experimental works, and documentaries that center
* Intimacy and desire while LGBTQIA+ people navigating migration
* Sexual health and mental wellbeing while crossing the borders in search of safe space.
* Impact of racism and systematic neglect on LGBTQIA+ migrant individuals
* Trans individuals transitioning in new country

About QSFF
The Queer Spectrum Film Festival is a groundbreaking event in Ireland’s cultural landscape, proudly recognised as the first film festival dedicated to LGBTQIA+ people of colour and immigrants.

Organised by Queer Asian Pride Ireland (QAPI) — a community of LGBTQIA+ individuals of Asian descent living in Ireland — QSFF creates space for diverse voices too often marginalised in mainstream film culture.

Fee Waivers
We don’t want finances to be a barrier. If you need a fee waiver, please contact us before the regular deadline at: info.queerasianprideireland@gmail.com
Subject line: Fee Waiver / [Film Title]
Include:
Film title & runtime
Brief synopsis (please make clear it is a queer film)
A short note on your circumstances and why you are requesting a fee waiver

Awards & Prizes

Queer Spectrum Film Festival is a non-competitive festival.

Rules & Terms

1. QSFF aims to showcase the best and most exciting contemporary LGBTQIA+ filmmakers of colour to an Irish audience while promoting the work of LGBTQIA+ creatives created by QPoC both in front of and behind the camera.

2. QSFF is an annual event held at the Irish Film Institute (IFI) in Dublin.

3. QSFF is a not-for-profit public festival run entirely by volunteers. We do not pay screening fees and try to make as many screenings as possible free for the community.

4. Films submitted to QSFF must focus on LGBTQIA+ characters of colour or have LGBTQIA+ people of colour or in key department head positions. Submitters may highlight their LGBTQIA+ cast and crew members during the submission process, but this is not required.

5. QSFF accepts unsolicited submissions of narrative, documentary, experimental, and music films of any duration through FilmFreeway.

6. QSFF also screens narrative, documentary, experimental, and music films selected by invitation.

7. Short films submitted to QSFF must have been produced within the last two years, while feature films must have been produced within the last three years.

8. We highly encourage DIY and independent films from marginalized individuals and groups to submit their work.

9. Premiere status is not required for films to be screened at QSFF.

10. Films that have received a theatrical or streaming release in Ireland are eligible for consideration at QSFF.

11. Films not in English must be subtitled in English.

12. Due to volunteer-driven nature of the festival, QSFF cannot pay screening fees for selected films and cannot offer financial support for travel or accommodation for visiting filmmakers.

13. QSFF will not alter selected films in any way to meet the festival's technical screening specifications.

14. If a film is accepted by QSFF, stills and trailers provided by the submitter may be used for promotional purposes.

15. Due to the selective nature of QSFF curators’ approach to film festival outcomes, we will not provide feedback on submission.

16. All information submitted to QSFF through FilmFreeway will be held in strict confidence in accordance with GDPR guidelines, and data will only be used for evaluating submissions.

17. Submission of a film indicates agreement with these terms.
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  • Tathagata Ghosh

    An extraordinary festival that truly celebrates cinema for what it is! I felt so seen and heard. Thanks for programming "If"!

    June 2025
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  • Sarah Griffin

    A vibrant and important festival. I was honoured to be a part of it. A big thank you to Pradeep and Lee for giving a platform to the queer immigrant experience. I'm already excited for year three!

    June 2025
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  • Kinz Luiz

    Such an important festival for Queer people of colour in ireland!!!!

    June 2025
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