The world's widest-reaching digital celebration of LGBTIQ+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer) themed film returns from 18 - 29 March 2020.

Five Films For Freedom is a global, online short film programme in support of LGBTIQ+ rights.

British Council in partnership with BFI Flare: London LGBTQ+ Film Festival are making five LGBTQ+ themed short films available for the world to watch online for free, over the festival period.

You will be able to watch all five films by going to the website:

FiveFilmsForFreedom - LGBTIQ+ short film programme

The programme, which will feature work by emerging filmmakers from across the world, has been selected from and coincides with BFI Flare.

You can join the campaign on twitter #FiveFilms4Freedom