Queer Vision Film Festival 2026
6-7 February 2026 | Garter Lane Arts Centre, Waterford
18+ Event
This year, Queer Vision takes a major step forward. For the first time, we're a standalone festival and a dedicated celebration of LGBTQIA+ cinema in its own right.
Over two days, we'll screen exceptional short films from Ireland and around the world. From Irish-language drama to international animation, from documentary to dark comedy - Queer Vision 2026 showcases stories that move, challenge, and inspire.
By the Numbers
Queer Vision 2026 received 85 submissions from filmmakers in 26 countries across the globe. Every single film was reviewed by our panel of 13 judges.
Festival Schedule
Friday 6 February
19:00 | Irish Artist Focus
Our opening night celebrates the best of Irish LGBTQIA+ filmmaking, featuring films nominated for Best Irish Production and An Léiriúchán is Fearr i nGaeilge (Best Production in Irish).
Screening:
- An Inclination
- Flirt
- Ribbit
- Moved
- Samhain
- Fr. Brennan is Having a Breakdown
- An Talamh Faoi Gheasa
- I Do
- Cork is Burning
Saturday 7 February
16:00 | Audience Award Screening
Seven films compete for your vote. Watch, vote, and help decide the winner of the Audience Award.
Screening:
- The Blame Silence
- Flirt
- High Diver
- Picture Girl
- Crystalline
- Basil vs Basil
- Anadromous
19:00 | Bold and Beautiful: International Screening
Our Saturday night screening showcases the best of international LGBTQIA+ cinema — stories from around the world, right here in Waterford.
Screening:
- Alzou
- Only the dead fish go with the flow
- High Diver
- The Blame Silence
- Butterfly Kiss
- It is not dirty
- Bagua
- Souvenir Shop
- Boys of a Feather
21:00 | Bubbles Reception
21:30 | Queer Vision Awards
The festival culminates with the Queer Vision Awards ceremony, honouring the best in LGBTQIA+ filmmaking across all categories.
Tickets
Full Festival Pass: €30 (2 nights)
Concession: €13 per screening