Celebrating more than 25 years of the best in LGBTQ independent films, the Long Beach QFilms Festival is the oldest film festival in Long Beach and the only festival dedicated to screening films which showcase the magnificent diversity of the LGBTQ community. 

This 2nd largest LGBTQ cultural event in Long Beach features narrative  films, documentaries, shorts and special tributes. The event reaches  thousands of community members.

Funds raised by QFilms directly support The LGBTQ Center Long Beach. The Center advances equity for LGBTQ people through culturally responsive advocacy, education, programs and services.

With more than 40 years’ service to the community, The Center supports more than 25,000 people a year through programs including HIV and STI testing, youth services, senior services, counseling, legal services, domestic violence support, trans health programs and more than 20 weekly support groups. 

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SUBMISSIONS

Submissions are now open for QFilms 2022. To submit your film, visit https://filmfreeway.com/LongBeachQFilmFestival

 

Early bird deadline: March 31, 2022

Standard Deadline: May 31, 2022

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