Sundance Film Festival
Park City, United States
100
Tier AOscarScreenings
Festival dossier
Queen City Film Festival (QCFF)
Cumberland, United States · Est. 2015 · Established legitimate festival with meaningful track record
Tier BTrusted
Cumberland, United States
65
Legitimacy ScoreShould I submit?
Solid signals — do normal diligence
Tier B looks established enough for many filmmakers. Check fees, programming fit, and recent editions before submitting.
- No physical screenings
- 11 years of verifiable history
- 3 verified pro signals
Overview
The Queen City Film Festival (QCFF), Western Maryland’s premiere film festival, is held each year in early Fall in Cumberland, Maryland. Founded in 2012, and currently in our ELEVENTH year, QCFF 2023 will be held October 5-8, 2023 at The Venue At Mezzos in Cumberland, Maryland. QCFF offers a four-day program of screenings, and welcomes filmmakers from around the world. Located in Allegany County, Cumberland offers a delightful blend of hospitality and history; mingled with charming shops, delicious dining, arts and entertainment and lots of events and activities. Our categories for 2023 are Animation, Appalachian, Cult, Documentary, Horror/SciFi, LGBT, Music and Social Justice. We welcome eclectic fare and encourage submissions that qualify in as many categories as possible. QCFF also embraces and promotes films by Maryland filmmakers and films made in Maryland. Submissions are being accepted via FilmFreeway. Volunteers for production crew, event staff, or screeners should contact info@alleganyalliedarts.org for more information, or visit us on Facebook.
Last updated Sep 6, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+30 pts)
- 11 years of verifiable history
- 3 verified pro signals
- Verified trusted status
- Legitimacy signals outweigh concerns (3 vs 1)
Red Flags (-15 pts)
- No physical screenings
Trust Signals
Positive Signals
- FilmFreeway Gold festival
- Documented history with archived programs
- Has FilmFreeway community ratings
Festival Details
Founded
2015
FilmFreeway communityGold festival
Avg. rating
4.0/ 5
Reviews
33
Synced 4 days ago
- Filmmaker
Wonderful film festival! Thank you for choosing my film.
- Filmmaker
I wasn't able to make it to the festival this year unfortunately, but I've gone in the past, and it's a great event, run by really nice people. Will definitely be submitting again, and hope to be able to attend next time!
- Filmmaker
While we were unable to attend we were grateful for the amazing communication and support QCFF gave our Short Documentary Film, Just a Broadway Baby: Mary Ellen Ashley, which screened twice during the festival! Thank you for including our film among so many incredible films and for making us feel supported for the work we've done. We were honored that the film made its Maryland Premiere at QCFF!
- Filmmaker
Queen City has now screened three of my films. So happy to be able to connect with the festival's enthusiastic audience and work with the pros who are at the helm. Thank you!
- Filmmaker
Enormous thanks to David and his team for selecting our feature. It's an honour to be a part of a festival fun by passionate people - and communication was great right from the start. Sadly I was unable to attend in person, but highly recommended fest. Thanks QCFF!
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