Last week we wrote about London being awash with good queer cinema (see HERE) and now we have just discovered another Film Festival that opens in the city in April. One Fluid Night a queer-led, volunteer-run International LGBTQIA+ film festival, returns to London from 7 to 11 April 2026  for its seventh edition, taking place across three cinemas in the city.  (OFN) has been carefully curated as an independent space where filmmakers and audiences meet through cinema. Following the continued development of the festival in London and the launch of its international edition in Paris, OFN continues to grow as a platform for queer storytelling, emerging filmmakers, and international exchange. 

This year’s programme is extremely eclectic, presenting 117 films from 31 countries, including 13 feature films, but what really sets it aside from other queer Fests is that it not only includes a wide range of shorts and documentaries, but also experimental work and even some excellent student films. The programme is structured across 20 screening blocks, curated by theme and genre, with many works being screened in the UK for the first time, creating a layered viewing experience.

There is a  (helluva) lot to choose from: here are just a few that are on QUEERGURU’s MUST-SEE LIST

As one of QUEERGURU’s home bases is Miami, what happens in Cuba is very important to us. Against the backdrop of Havana’s sun-drenched streets and shimmering coastline, “¡Quba!” blazes a trail through Cuba’s LGBTQ revolution. At its heart stands Adela Hernandez, a trailblazing trans politician who rose from the dark days of UMAP imprisonment to become the first transgender person in Cuba’s government. Alongside her, the charismatic Ramon Silverio transforms his cultural haven El Mejunje, into ground zero for change, taking his rainbow-colored caravan of artists and performers deep into the countryside to challenge prejudice through the universal language of art. As archival footage reveals how machismo and religious bigotry cast a long shadow over the queer community, but then a new generation of firebrands – Las Isabellas and Ulises Suarez – picks up the torch, and charges toward the historic 2022 marriage equality victory that would finally let love win in revolutionary Cuba.

John Sheedy’s prize-winning short NEVER NEVER NEVER is one of the most delightful queer romances I have seen for some time.  Shot in Wales its devoted to one of that country’s most famous citizens, Dame Shirley Bassey, which is the camp element to the wee story.  The video above is when Queerguru tracked down filmmaker John Sheedy to talk about the film

One can only imagine the hell of day-to-day living in  Ukraine’s war zone, as President Zelensky has to deal with two despots: Putin and The Orange Man. However, in the midst of all this, the documentary Queens of Joy follows Diva Monroe, a trans woman and icon of the Ukrainian queer scene, alongside drag artists Aura and Marlen. As their country faces the realities of full-scale war, they come together to organise a charity drag show in support of Ukraine, using performance as a way to stay connected and visible. Moving between personal journeys and shared purpose, Queens of Joy explores self-discovery, freedom, and the strength found in queer community. It shows how art and culture can hold space for expression, dignity, and togetherness even in challenging times. Directed by Olga Gibelinda Written by Olga Gibelinda and Ivanna Khitsinska 

From queer Polish filmmaker Piotr J. Lewandowski comes UNSPOKEN.  It’s the story of Seweryn, a 30-year-old musician, who is about to sign a contract with a small music label. His life takes a radical turn after a concert when he becomes the victim of rape by Hael, a wealthy businessman.

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