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United States · Est. 2022 · Multiple structural red flags — exercise caution before submitting
Fishnets and Film Queer Film Festival is a Bay Area-based LGBTQ+ festival in the United States that combines queer cinema with queer performance art, especially drag, in live in-person events. Founded in 2021 by queer artist and filmmaker Robby Kendall, it is notable for its award-winning, community-centered format, audience Q&As, and its growing role as a showcase for independent queer films from the U.S. and around the world.[1][2][3]
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Last updated Aug 27, 2026
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2022
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