2026: 27 June - 12 July

Pride Day: Sat 11 July

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Queer Vision Film Festival

Queer Vision Film festival brings you a diverse programme of UK & International LGBTQ+ films including independently-made feature, animation and award-winning short films.

We believe in the importance of seeing ourselves reflected on screen and the power of film for social change. We hold regular events and activities all year round as well as our main festival during Bristol Pride.

Now in our 15th year our programme brings you tears of joy and heartbreak, conversations started, talks, performance and empowerment as we aim to increase the visibility of our community and accessibility of Queer media. We aim to create a community of queer film lovers with a safe space to explore themes, and discuss the representations we see.

From powerful short films to compelling feature-length stories, this year’s line-up will celebrate diverse voices and bold storytelling.

Our 2026 Screenings

An image from the movie Lesbian Space Princess, image features two drawn characters in a spaceship- the character on the left has black hair and is drawn with wide eyes looking at the character on the right, who has mint green hair with a fringe, holding a guitar.
Lesbian Space Princess + Afterparty
An image with three people stood facing the camera, the person on the left is wearing a black skirt and a long grey coat, the person in the centre is wearing a bright yellow t shirt, a floral pair of dungarees. The person on the far right is wearing a tartan patterned dress, trainers, and a fluffy hat.
Queer as Punk
A photo of Barbara staring into the camera, her hair is short with a fringe, and the image is in black and white.
Barbara Forever
Two people sat outside beneath a tree, the person on the left is in a white shirt with dark hair and a beard, the person on the right is in a dark red shirt with dark hair and a beard. The person in the dark red shirt is staring at the person in the white shirt.
Cactus Pears + Q&A
An image with two people, the person on the left is wearing a beanie and smoking a cigarette, the person on the right is looking off to their left and has medium length straight brown hair.
Castration Movie Chapter iii
Promotional material for bound, two women are embracing under moody lighting.
Bound
The Birdcage
A close up of two people embraced, you can only see the shoulder and chin of the person on the left as the shot is tight, the person on the right has dark hair, and is nuzzled into the hug, smiling.
South West Shorts
An image with two people looking at each other, they are primarily in dark, behind them is a bright carnival with a carousel and bumper cars in bright colours.
Whisperings of the Moon + Love is a Book
A crowded beach with people facing to the side and away from the camera, one person is in focus and looking down the lens of the camera.
Maspalomas
Two people sat on a bench in front of a hill- the person on the left has a pony tail and is holding a book, the person on the right is in a large fur coat and red rights, they are also reading a book.
Washed Up + Q&A

South West Shorts Programme

We also support emerging and early career LGBTQ+ filmmakers in the Southwest Region and beyond, with our South West Queer Filmmakers Network and our South West Queer Shorts Competition. We are very proud to partner with IRIS Prize as a selection partner for their Best of British award. The winner from Bristol in 2018, ‘Beyond: There’s Always a Black Issue, Dear’ went on to win the competition.

Submissions for the South West Shorts programme are now closed.

As a partner festival to Iris Prize LGBTQ+ film Festival, Queer vision film festival is invited to nominate one film for consideration in the Iris Prize Best British Short category. All films in the Best British shortlist will be broadcast on Film4 and be streamed on Channel 4 for one year. For more info, please visit the Iris Prize Website

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Volunteering with Queer Vision

To get involved with Queer Vision to be part of our working group or to volunteer with the film festival please get in touch by emailing volunteer@bristolpride.co.uk

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Queer Vision Film Festival is also supported by BFI FAN Funds, with funds from the National Lottery.