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By Jessi Lewis 2020 marks the 30th year of the Melbourne Queer Film Festival, an event that in the words of founding Festival Director, Lawrence …

Every year it’s difficult to choose what to see, so here are some under-the-radar options the check out at this year’s Mardi Gras Film Festival.

Be in with a chance to win one of 12 double passes – with a bonus single ticket on offer for one more lucky entrant.

This year’s program features a bevy of LGBTI films, including the most centred on queer women in a single year in the festival’s history.

The sneak peak includes Disobedience, a drama starring Rachel McAdams and Rachel Weisz as two women who rekindle a youthful affair.

There’s rarely been this much accessible content from local queer filmmakers on offer.

As more queer films and TV shows get made, there are greater opportunities for more diverse storytelling, to see stories that aren’t usually told on screen.

The festival, which features films starring Nicole Kidman, Tilda Swinton and Patricia Clarkson, runs from June 7 to 18.

The award-winning period drama stars Cate Blanchett and Rooney Mara who play two women in love at a time when lesbian relationships were not accepted.

Lisa Daniel reflects on her final Melbourne Queer Film Festival, and some of the highlights of her 16 years as festival director.