Denmark’s oldest active film festival, MIX CPH is also the leading queer film festival in the Nordics with an international reputation in the LGBTQIA+ film world. We are a voluntary association run by passionate LGBTQIA+ film-lovers who spend our free time making MIX CPH a spectacular 10 day event every October. We are made by and for the LGBTQ+ community, but also for the whole of Copenhagen and we reach far beyond the city limits.

We explore and challenge mainstream portrayals of gender, sexuality and society. We want to see authentic storylines and real experiences that allow for honest and inclusive representation. This is the powerful vision MIX CPH strives to deliver in our programming. 

When you mention us:

• MIX COPENHAGEN LGBTQIA+ Film Festival

• MIX COPENHAGEN 

• MIX CPH

Festival Dates:

10 days from 20.10 to 29.10.2023

Screening Locations:

Screenings at Cinemateket and Empire Bio. 

Event Locations:

TBA

The Team:

We are a group of 12 year-round volunteers (aka MIXers) who organise the festival and will be joined by 15 festival volunteers (aka MIXtivists) that will help us run the events in October.

Audience:

10.000+ audience watching films.

16.000+ audience annually considering all screenings, events and initiatives.

'Queering the Script'

Queering the Pitch is our short film pitching competition in collaboration with Odense Film Workshop. The winning project is awarded a development grant of 5.000 DKK to cover the costs for a script consultant, with the aim of developing a solid final version of the script. In addition, the winner will be guaranteed a place in our Nordic Lights program. All applications will be considered and the winner will be announced on 22nd October.

Applications open in August.

'MIX Industry Networking'

The industry networking is a resource for local talent to strengthen independent film production.

This initiative is returning strong for 2023 edition. Join us at CINEMATEKET- Mix Lounge on 22nd October 18:15.

Logo.

We have a year round design (download) and annual identity designs. Email communication@mixcopenhagen.dk for press stills.

As we get ready to celebrate the 38th edition of MIX COPENHAGEN, we are reminded of the profound relationship between the fight for queer rights and the world of queer cinema.

Recent events, such as the withdrawal of LGBTQIA+ support by major corporations and the distressing rates of suicide among transgender individuals, highlight the urgent need for collective action and spaces for dialogue, planning, and organisation. The current landscape serves as a reminder that progress is not linear, it is a continuous fight that demands our unwavering commitment. In recent years, we have borne witness to a multitude of global atrocities: villainisation of drag performers, anti-LGBTQIA+ legislation in different corners of the world, and the continued oppression of asylum seekers. And while we witness the escalation of funding for these networks to manipulate legislation and public opinion, support for organisations like ours is diminishing. The need for mutual support is more pressing than ever, urging us to stand together to protect those most vulnerable within our communities. Despite the strides made in LGBTQIA+ rights, opposition to those same rights from governmental and religious entities is sweeping across the globe. This trend, fueled by national-conservative groups, seeks to revive the traditional heterosexual nuclear family. Manifesting in parties opposing abortion, LGBTQIA+ rights, and environmental initiatives, these ideologies pose a challenge that underscores the vital role of our platform for queer cinema and activism.

The intersection of queer cinema and queer activism is a powerful and dynamic space where film and advocacy come together to challenge societal norms, raise awareness, and advocate for our rights and visibility.

Our program reflects the current turmoil faced by our communities and this is further highlighted by this year’s Lili Award nominees for Best Feature, Best Documentary, and Best Short Film. They were chosen as they exemplify the fight against institutional oppression and the triumph of LGBTQIA+ resilience, mirroring the ongoing struggle for queer rights. Our hope is that the 38th edition of MIX CPH serves as a powerful catalyst for discourse and inspiration, rooted in a legacy of cinematic activism that we have been and will continue to be part of.

We invite you to immerse yourself in stories that explore the complexity of emotions, the power of resilience, and the strength found in community. From the moving narratives of the films in the ‘Death Is Not The End’ theme , where characters navigate loss to rediscover joy, to the exuberant celebration of camaraderie in the films of the ‘Through Sweat & Grit’ theme, this lineup resonates with the heart and soul. Experience the bittersweet films of the ‘And Yet I Wish But For The Thing I Have’ theme , where unrequited love and intricate emotions unfold. Get enchanted by the spellbinding narratives of the ‘Bibbidi Bobbidi Boo’ theme , where magic adds a touch of spark to reality, and witness the transformative journeys in the ‘I’m Not OK (I Promise)’ theme , capturing the essence of adolescent turbulence. It has been an honour to provide a physical space for the trans* and non-binary community and the QTIBIPOC community with our Special Screenings , which are now more needed than ever. We are proud to bring them back for a third year, creating a space where cinema-goers can see themselves represented not only on screen but also in the audience.

We would like to thank our remarkable audience, who have stood by us for 38 years. Thank you to the volunteers and partners like The Danish Film Institute and the City of Copenhagen for their unwavering support. Together, you aid in our mission: challenging conventional norms and creating a space for queer celebration.

See you in the dark.