New film festival in London this November: One Fluid Night (OFN)

The vibrant and diverse world of international LGBTQIA+ cinema is set to take centre stage as One Fluid Night (OFN) evolves into a full weekend film festival, celebrating its 5th edition with expanded offerings and a new home in the heart of queer London. What began in September 2023 at Genesis Cinema in east London as a bi-monthly event showcasing short films has now blossomed into the OFN LGBTQIA+ Film Festival, a grand celebration of queer storytelling and creativity. Scheduled for 15th to 17th November, this year’s festival will be hosted throughout Soho, with film screenings at the prestigious Curzon Soho and Courthouse Hotel Cinema. Film enthusiasts and festival-goers can look forward to after-parties at iconic venues such as Louche Soho, The Yard, and Soho Theatre. The festival’s expansion allows for the inclusion of feature-length films and documentaries alongside its already robust selection of short films, making it a comprehensive celebration of LGBTQIA+ cinema. The 5th edition of OFN is set to screen an impressive 12 feature films and a staggering 113 short films, representing stories from 34 countries. This diverse programme underscores the festival’s commitment to showcasing high-quality content from around the world, giving international queer filmmakers a vital platform to share their work. Central to the festival is its renowned awards system, which this year will honour filmmakers with the highest number of awards for LGBTQIA+ stories in Europe, across 18 categories. Judging these entries is an esteemed international panel, including industry luminaries such as Anca Vaida, Branko Tomovic, Chance Sion-Raize Calloway, Daisy… Read More