MIX NYC, New York’s premiere film festival specializing in experimental and daring LGBTQ+ filmmaking, is coming back and better than ever! With a storied history of featuring work from iconoclastic and legendary queer filmmakers like Todd Haynes, Gus Van Sant, and Barbara Hammer, MIX NYC is one of the oldest queer film festivals in New York.

MIX NYC Queer Experimental Film Festival has had an indelible impact on queer culture through its programming of subversive, exciting, and challenging works from auteurs like Stephen Winter and Jennie Livingston, while also cultivating an undeniably joyous and raucous party that happens in conjunction with the screenings. Dip in for a look at some of the early visions of Christine Vachon and Isaac Julien and then migrate to where the music and drinks are happening; it’s all a part of the MIX NYC experience.

Films should be inclusive of–and of interest to–the LGBTQ+ community. We are seeking experimental films (both features and shorts) in 35mm, 16mm, or DCP (upon acceptance, MixFest will provide projection options for the specific venue in which the film will screen.)

Please tell us how your film is experimental, and what convention you're playing with in the film's description.

Rough cuts and works-in-progress are eligible for submission if the completed film will be ready for QC by September 1st, 2024. Please label the screener “Rough Cut” and specify what is missing (i.e. temp sound, needs color correction, etc).

By submitting your work to MIX NYC, you grant to MIX NYC a non-exclusive license to use an excerpt of your submission of up to two minutes in length, for promotional purposes only.

You are also encouraged to enclose a synopsis, production credits, press information, and other collateral regarding your film. Films must be downloadable via FilmFreeway. If your film is password protected, please provide the password with your submission.

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  • J Triangular

    Thank you, MIX NYC, for recognizing the power of trans stories and giving this groundbreaking work a platform to shine.

    January 2025
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    Response from festival:

    Thank you! It was an honor to program your work.

  • Jeff Page

    I've participated in this festival multiple times and it is THE BEST. This festival serves a specific need for us queerdos doing genre-bending work. HIGHLY RECOMMEND:)

    December 2024
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    Response from festival:

    Thank you, Jeff! Let's keep queer experimental film alive.

  • Sevenskies Distribution

    Thank you for supporting us and choosing our film. Professional festival

    December 2024