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Lesbian Space Princess


Leela Varghese and Emma Hough Hobbs | Australia | 2024 | 87 Mins | English | India Premiere | Crew attending

Sat, Nov 1 | 1:00 PM | PICTURETIME 2 (FOOTBALL GROUND)

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A laugh-out-loud adventure through queer outer space, Lesbian Space Princess showcases South Australian writers/directors Leela Varghese and Emma Hough Hobbs. Daughter to the flamboyant lesbian Queens of Planet Clitopolis, introverted Princess Saira is devastated when her bounty-hunter girlfriend Kiki breaks up with her for being too needy. After Kiki is kidnapped by forgotten incels of the future – ‘the Straight White Maliens’ – Saira must leave gay space to deliver their ransom: her royal labrys (the most powerful weapon known to lesbiankind). The problem? She doesn’t have it! With 24 hours to save Kiki, Saira embarks on an inter-gay-lactic journey including a problematic spaceship and friendship with gay-pop runaway Willow. An animated comedy like no other, Lesbian Space Princess is riotous, candy-coloured joy from start to finish.

Leela Varghese and Emma Hough Hobbs

Leela Varghese and Emma Hough Hobbs

Leela Varghese (she/her) is an award winning Australian writer/director. Her most recent short film, I’m the Most Racist Person I Know, was selected at SXSW Austin 2025. Leela is known for telling joyful, fun and impactful queer stories that spotlight cultural diversity in Australia. She is also known for her work as a musical comedian, television presenter and voice actor.

 

Emma Hough Hobbs (she/they) is a queer artist from Adelaide. They’re a filmmaker, animator and production designer. Their award winning short, On Film, was in competition at SXSW Sydney 2023. As a props master they have worked on projects such as A24’s Talk To Me and Gold starring Zac Efron.

Producer: Tom Phillips
Writer: Leela Varghese; Emma Hough Hobbs
Cinematographer: Emma Hough Hobbs
Editor: Ben Fernandez
Sound: Thalia Colettis
Music: Leela Varghese, Michael Darren, Matthew Hadley
Cast: Shabana Azeez, Bernie Van Tiel, Jordan Raskopoulos, Madeleine Sami, Richard Roxburgh, Gemma Chua‑Tran, Kween Kong, Reuben Kaye, Aunty Donna, Sam Matthews, Annie Schofield, Stephanie Daughtry, Arlen Velez, Cheyenne Maher, Paul Howe, Max García‑Underwood, Lori Bell, Demi Lardner, Jack Evans, Alice Lam, Cale Matthews, and others

Berlinale 2025 – Teddy Award

Annecy International Animation Film Festival 2025

Sydney Film Festival 2025

SXSW London 2025

Karlovy Vary International Film Festival 2025

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