London’s annual gay film festival will return this spring with 11 days of the best in queer cinema from around the world.

From 14 March to 24 March 2013, the BFI London Lesbian and Gay Film Festival will take over the BFI Southbank cinema in the UK capital.

As well as the reliably glamorous opening and closing night special screenings, film fans will be able to enjoy sponsored galas and a full supporting program of special on-stage events, weekend late bars, DJs and a new BFI Mediatheque collection.

Full details will be released at a public preview event on 19 February at BFI Southbank and via the website.

Last year’s festival saw over 21,000 people attend in 10 days.

A spokesman for the LLGFF said: ‘Due to public demand the LLGFF will now take place over 11 days.

‘The festival is a vital meeting place and forum not only for cinema-goers but also the industry, with over 100 attending film-makers.’

Previous festival highlights included a wide range of special guests and talent on stage such as Brenda Fricker, Bishop Gene Robinson and Marc Almond.