QueerCineMad
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QueerCineMad is Madrid’s LGBTIAQ+ international film festival, founded in 1996 and formerly known as LesGaiCineMad. It is notable for its long run, its role as a key platform for Spanish and Latin American queer cinema, and its status as one of Europe’s leading queer film festivals and the largest and longest-running in Ibero-America. The festival showcases a broad mix of LGBTQIA+ feature films, short films, documentaries, and sometimes experimental work, with competitive sections and industry-facing activities.
Last updated Aug 16, 2026
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Positive Indicators (+20 pts)
- 31 years of verifiable history
- 1 verified pro signal
- Verified trusted status
Red Flags (-15 pts)
- No physical screenings
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Positive Signals
- Documented history with archived programs
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