‘Fleeting Love’ is a collection of short films that capture brief (but tender) romantic encounters. Expect sepia-toned super 8 clips, wind blowing through long hair, lustful stares and tugs on your heartstrings. The pace of the films in the selection ebbs and flows with runtimes ranging from 3 to 20 minutes. Films such as […]
**Please note this event is now sold out – we may be able to release more tickets nearer the screening. CCA Box Office are operating a waiting list for sold out events – please contact them directly to be added to this!** A series of cinematic investigations that centre the body as a potent site […]
**Please note this event is now sold out – we may be able to release more tickets nearer the screening. CCA Box Office are operating a waiting list for sold out events – please contact them directly to be added to this!** Thatcherite Britain, 1989 and transexuals are fighting back. Cabaret star, Adele Anderson […]
In this hands-on analog film workshop participants will learn the fundamentals of cameraless filmmaking - working directly on celluloid and exploring a range of techniques to create their own short 8mm film loops. The finished films will be screened later on from 6:15-6:45pm with a genuine 8mm projector. After everyone goes home, all the […]
In the summer of 2023, SQIFF and LGBT Unity hosted filmmaking workshops for queer asylum seekers and refugees. The workshops were facilitated by filmmakers Campbell X and Ambroise of Paradax Period, and focused on not only storytelling, filming and editing, but also building community and creating accessible ways to make films. In this screening, […]
Five girlies reunite at a five-and-dime for the 20th anniversary of James Dean's death. They all gossip and process where life has led them over a cup of coffee, the film features five female leads, one of which is Cher and another is a glamorous transexual. Based on a play and directed by Robert […]
River from Cool Amber Massage will be offering 15-minute seated and clothed head, neck and shoulder massages on a by donation basis. Having trained in various massage techniques since 2019, River specialises in working with queer and trans people and community groups to provide treatments that are therapeutic, non-judgemental, and tailored to clients' needs. […]
‘Animation Now’ celebrates a new generation of queer animators. The programme includes both 2D and 3D animation in the form of narrative shorts, experimental art film and an immersive game walkthrough. The screening starts with the heartfelt 3D animation Dear Nana telling the story of the narrator’s late grandmother who was a supportive figure […]
Shin-myung is a transgender woman and dancer who competes in waacking. Having cut ties with her family and rural hometown, Shin-myung seeks various ways to fund her gender reassignment surgery. But one day, she is informed that her estranged father, a master of Nongak folk music, has died. He stipulated that Shin-myung can receive […]
We are proud to announce SQIFF’s first Craft Fair. The fair hosts local queer artists selling their works. Expect a range of media all in one room. Including air-brushed textiles from Suds Mckenna, spooky ceramics from G4yCl4y and on-site tooth gems from g41, and Rumpus Room sharing about the work they do! Come and […]
