The Ultimate Lesbian/WLW Film Survey 2026!
SapphicIFF is inviting audiences and filmmakers to take part in a short survey that will help shape the future of lesbian and sapphic film.
Across the world, hundreds of lesbian and sapphic films are made each year. Many are hard to find, only available at festivals, or disappear entirely after a short window. We have big plans to improve access, sustainability and long term availability, but before moving forward we want to better understand what people actually watch, where they find films, and what gets in the way.
This survey is part of a wider piece of research that will feed into a 2026 report on lesbian and sapphic film, combining audience insight with filmmaker experiences and industry data. The aim is to identify challenges, highlight gaps, and support better outcomes for both viewers and creators.
The survey explores topics including:
• What kinds of lesbian and sapphic films people watch
• Preferences around short films and feature films
• Where films are discovered and accessed
• Awareness of why some films are not widely available
• Pricing, value and sustainability
• Future models for supporting access and distribution
It takes around 15 to 20 minutes to complete. Responses are anonymous and will be used in aggregate. At the end of the survey there will be a small gift available as a thank you for your time and insights.
If you would like to take part, you can access the survey here:
https://airtable.com/appr7AshhBjYaI0Cj/pagmYf20WvLJmdLN3/form
The survey is open through end of May 2026.
Your voice matters. Whether you watch films, make them, or both, your experience will help inform future plans and practical improvements across the lesbian and sapphic film landscape. We also appreciate if you can share this; as the size and breadth of recipients is key to its success. We’re hoping to reach lesbian and bisexual film audiences and creators around the world so we can maximise the impact of this report.
Thank you for taking the time to contribute.