LOS ANGELES QUEER FILM FESTIVAL

Overview

The LA Queer Film Festival celebrates LGBTQ+ filmmakers, writers and stories from around the world. We will be accepting submissions from LGBTQ+ IDENTIFYING DIRECTORS, WRITERS, MAJORITY LGBTQ+ CREW (at least 50%) and/or LGBTQ+ STORIES of ANY GENRE. We are an affiliate festival of the LA FILM FESTIVALS organization that has the dual emphasis of discovering great talent with the purpose of promoting their work to both the LA public and the entertainment industry, as well as showcasing the work of seasoned professionals and well known stars. LA Film Festivals began with the Biannual LA Comedy Festival in 2001, adding the biannual LA Indie Film Fest in 2007. The LA Film Festival family has since expanded to 12 independent film festivals, including LA Horror Film Fest, LA Action Film Fest, LA Sci-Fi Film Fest, LA Animation Film Fest, LA Black Film Fest, LA Asian Film Fest, LA Latinx Film Fest, LA Queer Film Fest, LA Women in Film Fest and LA Student Film Fest. Over the years, LA Film Festivals have attracted thousands of filmmakers from around the world. Each festival features live screenings in our own Let Live Theater in the heart of Los Angeles. Our 80-seat theater, in the heart of Hollywood, is outfitted with a DLP laser projector and seven JBL speakers throughout the venue, delivering top notch quality in an intimate screening environment. Filmmakers whose work is accepted into our festival will receive free passes to screenings, invitations to networking events and are eligible for awards consideration.

Last updated Oct 1, 2026

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• Filmmaker

  This was my first film festival, and my very first project was selected to screen. I was thrilled and honestly didn’t know what to expect. The screening night sold out, and my film won the "Audience Award." However, I have not yet received the award or laurels. Unfortunately, the communication from the festival directors has been lacking. Despite this, I had an incredible experience, largely due to the amazing people who attended. I just wish the directors had been more communicative throughout the process.

• Filmmaker

  I had such an excellent time at the festival! So many amazing films chosen, it was an honour to be among them. Lawrin was an excellent host, so kind and generous I do wish there was maybe more opportunities to purposefully network? However by nature of going to the festival you do get to network a little more naturally. I just would have liked to have met more of the excellent filmmakers

• Filmmaker

  I was only able to attend the one event in which my film was featured, but I had a great experience. The venue was nice. Of the three festivals I was able to attend for my short film, this one definitely had the best picture and sound quality The host was very friendly and asked thoughtful questions at the Q&A.

• Filmmaker

  Lawrin and her team were very welcoming to us. Communication was great. The projection, screen and sound were excellent. Don’t hesitate to submit to this one, folks. We were thrilled to come away with the award for Best Short Short!

• Filmmaker

  We feel so honored to be a part of this festival. Great communication. We hope to be a part of it again!

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