tilde is back for 2024!

Established in 2014, tilde is a community-led, international film festival based in Melbourne, and one of only a handful of trans and gender diverse (TGD) film festivals in the world. Our Mission is to foster TGD culture and storytelling as a strong, vibrant and contemporary cultural platform in Australia and beyond. Our festival includes panels, networking sessions, community parties and special Multi-disciplinary performances.

We are looking for exceptional films that will increase the visibility and celebration of TGD stories that speaks to the multiplicity of our experience. We prioritise films that are directed, written, or produced by TGD people. We welcome films of all genres, lengths and styles, but are particularly interested in feature-length fiction. We are also particularly interested in Australian films and films by BIPOC filmmakers. Submission requires a $10AUD fee.

Awards & Prizes

tilde People’s Choice Award

Rules & Terms

tilde prioritises films directed or produced by Trans and Gender Diverse people, or films that collaboratively involve TGD people.

- Films must have TGD content, or contribute to TGD narratives
- Films must be no older than 2020
- Films must be in English or have English subtitles
- Films previously submitted will not be considered
- Submissions via FilmFreeway are preferred
- By submitting a film, you agree for the film to be shown at the 2024 festival

If your film is chosen, you will be required to fill out a Google Form where details about you and your film will be collected. This includes film files, press kits, promotion stills, caption (SRT) files, film details (year, run time etc.) and creator details.

As part of tilde’s goal to support TGD filmmakers, at our discretion, we may apply submission waivers to films produced by members of the community. Please email us at info@tilde.org.au for consideration of submission waivers.