Events

Screen Talk: Russell T Davies

Russell T Davies joins us to discuss his acclaimed career and upcoming Channel 4 show Tip Toe.

Heartstopper Forever!

Join us for an exclusive talk exploring the creative journey of the Heartstopper phenomenon, from the beloved graphic novel and the groundbreaking Netflix series to the upcoming film.

Leather Boys!

An illustrated talk exploring BDSM and the gay leather scene on film.

Divine Dissidence: A Sistory of the Sisters

A bold, joyful celebration of the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence and their fearless fusion of activism, art and radical compassion.

The Story of BFI Flare: London LGBTQIA+ Film Festival

An illustrated talk exploring the 40-year history of BFI Flare.

Back to ’86

An illustrated look back at queer cinema from 1986 – a year of bold and boundary-pushing films.

Drag Video Activism!

Dragoons, creatures and street talkers assemble! We are spilling the tea on drag artists utilising video to reclaim the streets and probe the public.

Camp Classics presents Queerly Beloved?

A look at queer-tinged cinematic gems, hosted by Crystal (RuPaul’s Drag Race UK) and award-winning drag monstrosity Baby Lame.

Cowboys, Darlings and Liars: The Life and Work of John Schlesinger

A celebration of the queer legacy of director John Schlesinger in his centenary year.

Reel Queer History: Preserving LGBTQIA+ Cinema

Film archivist Todd Wiener joins us to discuss LGBTQIA+ film restoration and preservation.

LGBTQIA+ Stories: From the Page to the Screen

A panel of authors and screenwriters discuss adapting LGBTQIA+ books for film.

BFI Flare: Four Decades of Queer Cinema Magic!

BFI Flare programmers past and present come together to celebrate 40 years of bold and brilliant LGBTQIA+ cinema.

Community Stalls

Join us at BFI Southbank where a range of community groups, LGBTQIA+ businesses, charities and non-profit organisations will showcase their initiatives and services.

Badge Cafe

A crafty utopian hangout with Ben Walters, putting old books and mags to queer badgemaking use.

The Road to the Oscars: A Friend of Dorothy

A special screening of the acclaimed short film A Friend of Dorothy, followed by an in-depth conversation with key members of the filmmaking team.

The Makers: Cheryl Dunye

The acclaimed Black lesbian filmmaker discusses her body of work on the 30th anniversary of her groundbreaking feature debut.

The Makers: Louise Weard and Alice Maio Mackay

Filmmakers Louise Weard and Alice Maio Mackay join us to talk about their bodies of work and their latest films, Castration Movie Chapter iii and The Serpent’s Skin respectively.

The Makers: Campbell X

Campbell X joins us to discuss his work and his long-awaited second feature, Low Rider.

Queer Hope And Joy!

Join Our Kindred Threads PlayShop led by Cambridge University’s Craftivism Society and create a panel for the Queerwell national ‘Queer Hope and Joy’ project.

Queer and Neurodivergent: Intersectional Identity Mapping

This event looks at how neurodivergence and LGBTQIA+ identity intersect and influence each other.

Let’s Talk: An Intergenerational Queer Conversation

A discussion hosted by Older Queer Voices, a podcast that amplifies the lived experiences, challenges and joys of aging within the LGBTQIA+ community.

Identity in Focus: A Trans Narrative

An intimate conversation centering gender-affirming journeys and wellbeing, weaving personal experiences and creative practices to illuminate trans selfhood.