Queer Vision is an international LGBTQIA+ film festival run by Pride of the Déise, taking place at Garter Lane Arts Centre in Waterford on 6th and 7th February 2026.
The festival offers a dedicated platform for queer filmmakers from Ireland and across the globe. A core feature is its celebration of Irish filmmakers and Irish language productions, showcased alongside outstanding work from the international queer cinema community. This year, submissions have already been received from over 20 countries, reflecting the festival’s growing reach and reputation. (Full Programme Listing Below)
Queer Vision is more than just screenings. Over the weekend, attendees can look forward to networking opportunities and panel discussions, all provided with the support of Screen Waterford. It’s a chance for filmmakers, industry professionals and audiences to connect, learn and celebrate queer storytelling together. Details of these events to follow.
The festival accepts short films only, with a maximum duration of 30 minutes. There are five award categories: Best Overall Production, Best LGBTQIA+ Representation, Best Irish Language Production, Best Irish Production, and the Audience Award.
Whether you’re a filmmaker looking for a platform to share your work or a film lover eager to discover fresh queer voices, Queer Vision has something for you.
The complete Festival Ticket is €30 per person – includes all 3 x events across the festival run.
Individual Events are €12 each.
Concession rates are available for Students/Unemployed, Screen Waterford Members and for Garter Lane Friends Members.
Queer Vision Programme 2026
Irish Focus – Fri 6 Feb 2026, 7pm
Categories being screened:
Best Irish Production and
An Léiriúchán is Fearr i nGaeilge
Claonadh – Ciara Ní É
Flirt – Aisling Kane, Louis Flanagan
Ribbit – Oisín Moroney
Moved – Sarah Griffin
Samhain – Croí Burrowes
Fr Brennan is Having a Breakdown – Luke Faulkner
An Talamh Faoi Gheasa – Pradeep Mahadeshwar
Please Be Normal – Eoghan McQuinn
I Do – Joseph Jones
Corcaigh Trí Thine – Andrea Foley
Audience Choice – Sat 7 Feb 2026, 4pm
The viewing audience will vote on their choice for the Audience Award after all of the screenings for this event.
The Blame Silence – Israel Cordova
Flirt – Aisling Kane, Louis Flanagan
High Diver – Oscar Bittner
Picture Girl – Simon Brown
Crystalline – Christopher Cunetto
Basil vs Basil – Dasha Melnik, Basil Ayoub
Anadromous – Ari Grubb
Bold and Beautiful! – Sat 7 Feb 2026, 7pm
Categories being screened:
Best Overall Production and Best LGBTQIA+ Representation
Followed by awards ceremony.
Alzou – Ugo Woatzi
Only the Dead Fish Go With the Flow – Christophe Gomes
High Diver – Oscar Bittner
The Blame Silence – Israel Cordova
Butterfly Kiss – Zohar Dvir
It Is Not Dirty – Ulysse Patrick Thevenot
Bagua – Mish Keating
Souvenir Shop – WU Yé
Boys of a Feather – Shelby Lewis
