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Courts + Queer Mais Trash – 20 Years already!

Since 2005, COURTS MAIS TRASH has been celebrating underground, offbeat and independent short films. For our 20th anniversary, we’re going big with an XXL edition!

To welcome more of you and ensure everyone’s safety, we are moving to Espace Magh, right in the heart of Brussels, just a few steps from Manneken Pis. A new hall with 350 seats and a spacious lobby await you for 9 days of festivities!

There’s still time to submit your films and compete for a €2,500 prize!

Save the Date: Queer Mais Trash from January 31 to February 2!

Three intense days exploring LGBTQIA+ themes and the feminist Female Trouble screenings. On the programme: inclusive, edgy and sexy films as well as legendary events, including the long-awaited return of Bingo Mais Trash, hosted by Edna Sorgelsen.

Then, get ready for Courts Mais Trash from February 4 to 9!

A special edition packed with best-of selections, surprises, a major exhibition, professional events, school screenings and, of course, our unforgettable After Trash parties!

Wanna join?

If you love COURTS + QUEER MAIS TRASH and would like to help out during the festival, contact us at courtsmaistrash@gmail.com with “Volunteer” in the subject line!

See you soon, and take care,
The COURTS + QUEER MAIS TRASH Team


Call For Entries

The call for submissions is open on Filmfreeway until November 1st, 2024! Submit NOW, this year we won’t be able to extend the deadline as usual! We welcome films of all genres and formats, including feature films!

Still from Call Me Mommy by Tara O’Callaghan


After Trash Movie – Courts + Queer Mais Trash 2024

Dear audience, it’s time to say goodbye until next year, sniff sniff. Over 5200 of you joined us for the festivities at Riches-Claires – it’s incredible, the halls were packed all week. We hope you had a great time and that you’ll be back for the 20th anniversary of COURTS MAIS TRASH!

Lots of kisses,
the COURTS + QUEER MAIS TRASH team –
Independent & UNDERGROUND Film Festival.

Camera & Edit : Milan Tintané-Ducharme
Music : VHS From Space


Courts + Queer Mais Trash 2024 Awards

It’s time to announce the awards given by the jury (our audience).
Congratulations to all!

Best Queer Film
500€ offered by the Festival

House of Whoreship

Holly Bates
AU 2022 15’40

Best National Film
500€ offered by Sabam

Drijf

Levi Stoops
BE 2023 14’49

Best International Film
500€ offered by the Festival

Call Me Mommy

Tara O’Callaghan
IE 2022 14’59

Best Cheap Film – Born 2BE Cheap
500€ offered by the Festival

Gavin 

Caroline Dujardin, Justine Venet
FR 2021 05’00

Best Belgian Student Film
500€ offered by the National Lottery

Renaissances

Naomi Noiret
BE 2023 17’00