Baby Teeth Film Festival is a collective operation based in Brooklyn, New York. It was founded in 2021 with the intention of creating a space where trans people are freed from the burden of producing only trans narratives. It primarily takes the form of an annual series of programming for trans, non-binary and gender-expansive filmmakers to showcase work that is not solely about their experience as trans and/or gender expansive people, and is not limited by genre. We have included animated, experimental, documentary, narrative, and many other sub-genres in our festival lineup.

Its greatest feat is being executed by a team of gender-expansive volunteers – Baby Teeth welcomes anyone who wants to get hands on with executing a film festival to join us, and get firsthand experience putting on a full evening of in-person programming. For some contributing filmmakers, this is their first time seeing their work on a big screen. We have also garnered international attention and submissions from seasoned filmmakers. From screening each submission, all the way to booking a venue, Baby Teeth is a team effort grown by and for the trans community.

Awards & Prizes

There will be Audience Awards for each shorts block voted on by the live audience.

There will also be a Best Picture Award for the 2026 festival.

Rules & Terms

Main rules:

1. You must be a trans, nonbinary, or gender expansive creator to submit your piece.

2. Films 20 minutes or under will be accepted.

3. One film submission per filmmaker/creator.

4. By submitting my film to Baby Teeth Film Festival, I confirm I have the consent from all co-creators of the film to screen the work at the festival.

Other important information:

*Please reach out for a discounted submission fee if the fee is a barrier for you to submit your film.

This is a community run festival with a mission of creating space for transgender and genderqueer filmmakers. Please be patient with us as we are a small team!

We will request an MP4 of the film for screening purposes once a film is accepted.

Notification of acceptance to the festival is sent through email.

We request that the work submitted is from 2023-present.

We may use film promo materials for the festival.

If you have questions, please email babyteethfilmfest@gmail.com
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  • Sabian Castalia

    Very thankful for the opportunity to screen my film with Baby Teeth Film Fest this year. Their team was so warm and welcoming to festival newbies like myself. They were so kind, communicative, and thoughtful about their curation. Thank you again!

    December 2025
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  • Friday Anderson

    Amazing. Loved participating in this festival <3 10/10

    November 2025
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  • Jonathan Andre Culliton

    We were so happy to have "Willa Justice: Drag Queen Private Eye" included in this year's Baby Teeth FF! Thank you so much for being our East Coast Premiere.

    October 2024
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  • Drew de Pinto

    Jude and everyone on the Baby Teeth team did an incredible job. The program was really strong and covered a lot of different genres, themes, and approaches. So grateful for the opportunity to screen my film with other trans filmmakers and a largely queer & trans audience in a great theater. So glad to know this festival is growing and excited to return as an audience member in the future!

    September 2023
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    Response from festival:

    Thank you for this amazing review and for supporting the work that Baby Teeth is doing!! It was incredible to have your short in this year's festival.

  • Morgan Sullivan

    Awesome festival with a big heart!! Super organized, great crowd, fun and supportive atmosphere- we had a great time showing our short Here With You this year and look forward to attending in the future!

    October 2022
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    Response from festival:

    Thank you so much, Morgan! We loved collaborating with you this year!!