Cinequeer Film Night is a film screening series centering southern queer + trans filmmakers. The showcase will happen on Sunday, June 28th 2026 at the Plaza Theater in Atlanta, GA.

Southern Fried Queer Pride (SFQP) was born out of a lack of space for Black and brown queer folks to build community, a lack of queer art, and in opposition of the established narrative of Southern queers. The South is home to the country’s largest population of LGBTQIQAP2+ individuals, yet we’re confined to a narrative of stigma, statistics, and struggle. SFQP fights that notion, and is aiding in uplifting an honest narrative of resilience, rich history, and vibrance.

Awards & Prizes

This year's lineup will be competing for the audience's Peachy Pick Award ($500 cash prize) as well as the Jury's Choice Award offering additional amazing prizes.

Rules & Terms

Cinequeer is a film event featuring Queer filmmakers that reside in The Southeast of The United States. SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

1). Film submissions must be made by a director that identifies as LGBTQI+ or a majority of the key creative team (producer, director, screenwriter, principal cast) identifies as LGBTQIA+.

LGBTQIA+: Lesbian, Gay, Bi-sexual, Trans, Queer, Indigenous, Intersex, Agender, Two Spirit, Pansexual, and/or Non-Binary individuals.

2). The director or screenwriter resides or resided in The Southeast at the time of film being made. At the time of filming the submission must have been written or directed by someone in one of these states/district: Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia, Louisiana, Maryland, Delaware, and Washington D.C

3). ALL film submissions are to be no longer than 30 minutes and no less than 2 minutes.

4). Accepting documentaries, music videos, animations, documentaries, narratives of any genre, and experimental film pieces.

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  • Domenico Pontoriero

    It was wonderful working with the great people of SFQP and Visionary Justice Story Lab. The Plaza Theater where it was held was my favorite theater that I've had my film shown in. It was adorable and had such great community vibes. My work was presented respectfully and lovingly, and I met some great people. Definitely worth something to be a part of.

    July 2025
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  • Juno Rose

    It was an absolute honor to be able to present my film alongside other driven and skilled filmmakers. Cinequeer is a film festival that celebrates the perspectives of the community and that is a truly wonderous thing.

    July 2025
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  • L.C. Henderson

    Cinequeer Film Night was truly a JOY to screen at!!! Fantastic venue, great energy, and excellent organization by SFQP and their partners. Thank y'all!

    July 2024
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