CINEMQ is a queer cinema collective in Shanghai, run by a group of queers with too much on their minds to sit still for long. We organise events and curate content from around the world, pulling together the filthy and gorgeous of queer world cinema once a month, an eclectic mixtape of short films, visuals and music at some of Shanghai’s best venues. Screenings are always free and open to all.
Our screening program runs throughout the year, with pop-up events hosted around Shanghai.
We also publish content on queer cinema and screen culture, with a focus of China and East Asia. Want to contribute? Message us on social media, or email cinemq.sh [at] gmail [dot] com
Read more about us by visiting CINEMQ.com or by following us on social media.
UPDATE ON 2022 SHANGHAI LOCKDOWN
Earlier this year, Shanghai was placed under a strict 2 month citywide lockdown as part of the zero-covid strategy. Whilst this was functionally lifted on July 1st, many spaces, including our regular screening venues, remain closed.
This has delayed our scheduled monthly screening programme, although we hope to return to normal operation soon. In the meantime, we are following local rules and regulations, and working closely with venues to bring CINEMQ back to Shanghai as soon as it is safe to do so. Our first priority continues to be the safety of our audience, filmmakers, venues and organisers. We thank filmmakers for their patience and understanding during this difficult time.
