Melbourne filmmakers — we want your stories!

Pride of Our Footscray is curating a special showcase of queer short films by local creatives for a one-night-only event on Thursday, August 28th, 2025. This screening is part of our beloved monthly Pride Movie Nights, and we're putting the spotlight on LGBTQ+ stories from our vibrant community.

If you're a queer filmmaker or have created a film with LGBTQ+ themes, we’d love to hear from you. Selected films will be screened live at Pride, with a chance to engage with audiences, network with fellow creatives, and celebrate the power of queer storytelling.

📽️ Submission Details

• Preferred content: Queer-themed short films (≤ 20 minute long)

• Other films: Queer filmmakers are welcome to submit non-LGBTQ+ themed shorts

• Attendance: A filmmaker or crew member must be available to attend the event on August 28, 2025

• Submission fee: FREE

• Deadline: Submit by 11:59 PM, June 30, 2025

• Submit to: films@prideofourfootscray.bar

Please include:

• Film title

• Director's name

• Year completed

• Film summary or intro

• Any extra info you'd like us to know

🌈 Why Submit?

• Have your film screened at a proudly queer community venue

• Connect with fellow creatives, supporters, and potential collaborators

• Gain exposure and support for future projects

❓ FAQ

1. What format and length should the films be?

Any format is fine. We prefer 5–20 minutes, but shorter or longer films may be considered.

2. Can I submit a student film?

Yes! All experience levels are welcome.

3. Can non-LGBTQ+ filmmakers submit?

If your film has LGBTQ+ themes, yes. If not, you must be a queer-identifying filmmaker to submit. Allies are warmly invited to attend and support.

4. Can I submit more than one film?

Absolutely. Multiple entries are welcome.

5. Will there be awards or judging?

No formal judging or awards — just a celebration of queer storytelling with community support.

6. How many films will be shown?

We plan to screen 4–6 films, depending on the total runtime of selected works.

7. I’m from Melbourne but living elsewhere right now. Can I submit?

Filmmakers from anywhere can submit, but we do ask that a representative or crew member attends the screening in person if selected.

Any other questions or enquiries, please send to films@prideofourfootscray.bar