GAZE International LGBTQIA Film Festival

2023 | Freelance

GAZE is a queer film festival hosted in the Light House Cinema and Irish Film Institute every summer. Initially formed in 1992 as an underground film club, the festival itself predates the decriminalisation of homosexuality in Ireland. GAZE's visual identity is inspired by research into the history of queer resistance in Ireland, riffing on protest posters and underground nightclub leaflets. Rooted in our past but looking forwards, the design puts shape around that which cannot be contained or defined. Namely, queer joy.

Each year champions a new colour, building a rainbow of programmes as the years progress. The powerful sunlight yellow of 2023 references the rebirth of summer, as we emerged from the pandemic together and set our sights on the future.

2024

Building upon the identity I developed in 2022, this year I sought to fine tune the brand and bring it into the 21st Century. Simplifying the pixel motif, and highlighting accessibility across all outputs, especially the website and printed programme. The new identity feels fresh, dynamic and youthful whilst still retaining the early-digital-age aesthetic of previous years, albeit toned down.

Official Selection | 100 Archive | 2023