Tier 3
Dublin, Ireland
Last verified 12 June 2026
For over three decades, GAZE has stood as a cultural cornerstone of Ireland’s LGBTQIA community. Founded in 1992, before homosexuality was decriminalised in Ireland, GAZE has grown into an internationally recognised platform that champions bold, unapologetically queer and trans
The main submission deadline for Gaze is around 12 April 2026. Confirmed for the current edition.
Submitting to Gaze costs from EUR 10 as a rough guide. Entry fees usually rise closer to the deadline and vary by category.
No premiere requirement. Gaze accepts films that have screened elsewhere.
Gaze takes place in Dublin, Ireland.
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