Fringe! is a LGBTIQA+ film and arts festival rooted in London's queer creative scene and welcoming everyone. We're not-for-profit and run by a team of passionate volunteers. From feature films to experimental art, workshops to interactive walks and wild parties, Fringe! hosts a multitude of diverse events to tickle every one of the senses. With a signature blend of eye opening movies, DIY and experimental work, the thoughtful, the provocative and the strange, the festival packs out cinemas, art galleries, pop-up venues, basement clubs and virtual spaces across East London.

Fringe! was launched in 2011, by a group of queer creatives as a community response to arts budget cuts. Our mission is to offer a dynamic, representative and unmistakably fresh alternative to other film and arts festivals.

Fringe! is a non-competitive festival.

Terms & Conditions:

Fringe! is a not-for-profit public festival run entirely by volunteers. We do not pay screening fees and try to make as many screenings as possible free for the community.

WE ARE LOOKING FOR:
Fringe! is specifically interested in films created by AND about gay, lesbian, bisexual, ace, pansexual, queer, trans, non-binary, intersex, genderqueer and two-spirit people.
We do not have any restrictions on runtime, type or genre of film, but we do NOT currently have a VR category.

YEAR OF COMPLETION:
Films must have been completed within the past 3 years before the festival screening (so, your film must have been completed on or after September 2021).

PREMIERE STATUS:
We do NOT have any premiere status requirements, and it's fine if your film is online as long as screening rights are still available. However, priority is often given to works which have not recently reached large scale audiences in London.

WHAT TO SEND:
Online screeners only - no DVDs, hard drives, or other physical formats please.
We are only interested in your film itself for submission, and request that no additional publicity materials be sent during the submission period.
All submissions must be made by providing an online screener and must have English subtitles if not in English language.
Works-in-progress are accepted, but please make this clear in the title.
Trailers will not be accepted as submissions.

FEE WAIVERS:
We are happy to provide fee waivers before the regular deadline if you need one in order to be able to submit your film.
Please contact us on submit@fringefilmfest.com
with "fee waiver / Film Title" in the subject line. Then tell us:
- the title and runtime of your film
- a brief synopsis, making it clear that it is a queer film
- a little bit about your circumstances/why you need an fee waiver

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  • Hello y'all! Thanks so much for screening our short film 'ANGELO' as part of this year's programme. Great festival, great communication. Loved every minute. Greetings from Greece.

    October 2024
  • A Awadalla

    We are incredibly thankful to Fringe! Queer Film & Arts Fest for selecting Queer Exile. The thoughtful curation of the festival brought together powerful stories from the SWANA region. The Q&A with NAFS space following the screening was a highlight, allowing us to engage with the audience on a more personal level. We deeply appreciate the opportunity to connect with such a vibrant community and to share our work within this important platform. Thank you!

    October 2024
  • Gisela Chicolino

    The festival is an invaluable addition to the film industry. Please continue to develop the high-quality programming for which the festival is renowned.
    @films.to.festivals

    September 2024
  • Jaime Lock

    We really enjoyed having our film at this festival! The atmosphere was warm, friendly, and there were great opportunities to network with other filmmakers. The curation was careful and diverse. Congratulations to the team!

    September 2024
  • Absolutely stellar festival. Such an ace range of things to do and they were very communicative and transparent about everything. Completely gutted I couldn't be there in person for it but you bet I'll do my best to get in again so I can attend properly!

    October 2023