About the festival
Queer Wave is an annual LGBTQIA+ film festival held in Nicosia, Cyprus - a celebration of stories that dare to disrupt anything that limits our imagination.
Our Mission
Amplifying voices that cinema forgot.
We provide a safe, inclusive space where diverse stories can be shared and celebrated. Through the power of film, Queer Wave seeks to foster empathy, challenge prejudice, and spark meaningful conversations.
Beyond screenings, we organize workshops, panel discussions, and networking events to support emerging LGBTQIA+ filmmakers and creatives across the Mediterranean — building bridges between Cyprus and the world.
Cinema challenges conventions
Stories of identities, love, and becoming.
350+
Films Screened
3K+
Yearly Attendees
25+
Countries Represented
Our Story
From a grassroots dream to the heartbeat of Cypriot queer culture.
Since its inception in 2020, Queer Wave has grown from a modest gathering of cinephiles into a multi-day event featuring award-winning international features, groundbreaking shorts, and retrospective screenings.
Our festival has proudly showcased hundreds of films, welcomed international guests, and played a pivotal role in establishing a thriving queer cultural ecosystem in Nicosia and beyond — encouraging local artists to express their true selves.
Visibility
We create space for queer stories that are too often invisible in mainstream cinema — centering voices from the margins.
Community
More than a film festival. We build lasting connections between filmmakers, activists, and audiences across the Mediterranean.
Liberation
Every screening is an act of resistance. We champion cinema that imagines freer, more joyful ways of being.
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community today.
Become part of a movement celebrating LGBTQIA+ cinema. Support our mission to bring diverse stories to the big screen.