ROZE FILMDAGEN; 30th Amsterdam LGBTQ+ Film Festival

A massive thank you to Werner and the rest of the amazing Roze Filmdagen team for selecting 'Do You Want To'! Unfortunately we were not able to attend but the communication was first class! It was an absolute honour to be a part of the programme this year! Thank you so much again team! If you have an LGBTQ+ short film, then I highly recommend you submit to this festival! 5*

It’s no wonder this festival has been around almost 30 years. Werner, Paul, Nickie and the whole team worked so hard to create a truly magical experience for the filmmakers and the audience. They hosted a reception and brunch to give us a chance to meet each other and connect. They offered access to screen other films — which remind us why we make films in the first place and refill our creative battery. I appreciate all the effort and care I received from Roze Filmdagen, and I will be sure to visit again. Next year is their 30th Celebration!

Amazing programming, fantastic crew, the venue and it's surroundings are breathtaking! I wish I had time to attend all days.

I spent a full week in Amsterdam for Roze Filmdagen, and it was one of the most rewarding film festival experiences I've had. As a filmmaker, I was graciously given access to attend any screening that wasn’t sold out — an incredibly generous gesture that allowed me to see an outstanding range of short and feature-length LGBTQ+ films from around the world. The programming was diverse, thoughtful, and consistently impressive.

One of the festival’s biggest strengths is its strong connection to the local community. Most screenings I attended were full, and the audiences were truly enthusiastic — the kind of crowds every filmmaker hopes for. I had the chance to chat with attendees before screenings, and it was clear how invested they were in supporting independent queer cinema.

The festival team, led by the wonderful Werner, made me feel incredibly welcome. From casual hangouts with staff and board members to great conversations about the industry, the warmth and generosity of the Roze Filmdagen crew really stood out. They even chose to screen my animated film, "Maxxie LaWow: Drag Super-shero," twice — both times to strong, engaged audiences. It was an absolute honor to be part of the program.

Roze Filmdagen is a world-class LGBTQ+ film festival with a true sense of community. I’m already looking forward to returning and highly recommend it to both filmmakers and fans of bold, independent queer stories.

Roze Filmdagen lives up to its reputation - a warm, vibrant festival where the emphasis is on sharing LGBTQIA+ stories that push the genre forward. It was an honour to screen my film, 'WHERE ARE ALL THE GAY SUPERHEROES?' this year.

Werner, Nicki and the whole team made us feel very welcome throughout the weekend, responding to messages quickly and even giving me an opportunity to introduce our film at the screening.

The films were astonishingly good - I caught two blocks of shorts and a feature during my short visit, and came away with inspiration for my next project.

Thank you Roze! Hope to be back soon.