A partnership between the British Council and BFI Flare, London’s LGBTIQIA+ film festival, Five Films For Freedom makes five international LGBTQIA+ short films available to watch online for free anywhere in the world as well as free public screenings.

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Since its launch in 2015, the films featured in the programme have been watched online and in person by over 26 million people in more than 202 countries and principalities, celebrating global stories in support of LGBTQIA+ communities around the world.

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Te Atamira is delighted to host this free public screening of the films in collaboration with the British Council New Zealand and the Pacific. The films selected for 2026's programme will be announced in late February. Keep you eye on this page for more information.

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To find out more, visit www.britishcouncil.org/five-films