Welcome To The 4th Annual
Queens Underground International Black History Month Film Festival
Submit Here for February and April 2023
Queens Underground International Black History Month Film Festival - All Genres, All Categories
The Black History Month Film Festival in the World Accepting Projects For All Genres and Categories.
The Innovative Platform Festival, unlike any other - is the Platform offering something new and exciting each Season to Screen You on the Big Screen!
For us, it doesn't matter whether whether it's your first Film Festival or 10th, we're always excited to bring you to the forefront in one of the most Legendary areas in the world. From the Jazz Greats to Sports and Acting Legends, we're home to many of the most well known performers and this is why we offer so many categories and components to your Festival.
We're probably also one of the few Festivals where Submitters return Season after Season. Is it the love of the Arts, the Welcoming Vibe, the Fun at Events? We're not even sure, we just know that whatever "it" is - we try to bring more of it each Season.
SCHEDULE:
-February - Virtual Selection
-April In-Person - 2-4 Days
-Summertime Traveling Movie Nights
-Filmmakers Panels
-Filmmaker Only Events
-Special Screenings
In-Person includes Red Carpet with Live Performances, Panels & Guest Speakers
****Selectees are Notified Early and Submissions Are Accepted until the Final Deadline Date. Projects Submitted Early are in line for Screening at the February Festival, projects submitted after, are in line for Screening at the April Festival. ***
Submit by December 31, 2022 for the February 2023 Festival
Submissions after December 31st will be for the April & Summer Festival
AWARDS FOR:
-Best Film
-Best Documentary
-Best Director
-Best Poetry Video
-Best Actress
-Best Actor
-Best Screenwriter
-Best Musical Score
-Best Cinematographer
Email: QueensUnderground718@gmail.com
**Please Read the Rules and Terms before Submitting. We are no longer able to extend deadlines for incomplete or improper submissions.**
In Person Screenings and Receptions will be held in Queens, NY (Home to historical creative legends such as Count Basie, Miles Davis, Duke Ellington, Lena Horne, LL Cool J, Run DMC, Keith Murray, A Tribe Called Quest, 50 Cent, Salt & Peppa, Al Roker, and so many more AND/OR Online.
GENRES: Drama, Mystery, Educational, Abstract, Animated, Comedic, Science Fiction, Claymation, Fantasy, Thriller, Fringe Horror (PG14 type), Action, Adventure, Family, Documentary, Romance, Indie, Documentary, Behind The Scenes, Experimental, Cos Play, and/or Historical, etc.
Submit several entries or submit to several categories by following the requirements and submitting within the deadlines.
WE'RE SO BOLD that we've changed Black History Month to Black and Brown History and then we changed the dates to 1 (one) day in February and several weekends in April when the weather is much nicer and we can also celebrate National Poetry Month, ending with a huge Poetry Slam.
WE ARE OPEN TO ANYONE from Anywhere - this is where you can tell your Story, Sing Your Song, Dance Your Dance, Tell a Joke or Two, Demonstrate Your Talent, show us how You host your Talk Show / Podcast. Stop us in our tracks with Your Poetry, Music (Singles, Groups, Bands), by sharing information about your Organization, Club, Cause, Neighborhood, Family, Culture, Traditions, or ideas of what the Future will look like. Yes, Film that Stage Play, Cos Play Scene, Demo Reel, Bloopers, Behind The Scenes Footage.
WE AVERAGE 12 countries per season- this Season we’re up to 16 countries- and we're based in Queens, NY, Queens is both the largest borough in New York City and t the most ethnically diverse urban area in the entire world, boasting over 100 nations and 138 different languages.
BE CREATIVE, BOLD, UNIQUE, TRADITIONAL OR UNCONVENTIONAL. What's Your Story, Share Your Story, We Want To See Your Story. Break the Rules, break the 3rd Wall; exercise your right of Creative License - we're Ready to take you to the Big Screen, Red Carpet with our "Out Of The Box" Platform, inclusive of Live Performances, Pop-Up Shop, Community Awards, Retreats & Monthly Filmmakers Forums - every 1st Saturday (email: QueensUnderground718.com) to reserve your seat.
Filmmakers may submit from anywhere in the world. Non-English Audio Must have English Subtitles. You can submit as an individual, group, organization, club, program, institution, or small business.
**All submissions must meet the deadline and all other requirements, including submitting mp4 or mov files only. We do not stream from other platforms. All Movie Posters must include a Title. A Trailer is highly recommended so that we can use it to promote your acceptance. Pay attention to the deadline dates, if your submission process incomplete by the final deadline, your project will not be added to the lineup.**
Follow Us On Instagram: @Queens_Underground_Film_Fest and @CulturalTVNetwork
Email: QueensUnderground718@gmail.com
Visit: QueensUnderground718.com to learn more and stay updated, enter, and purchase screening tickets.
-Trophies, etc.
-Best Film
-Best Documentary
-Best Director
-Best Poetry Video
-Best Actress
-Best Actor
-Best Screenwriter
-Best Musical Score
-Best Cinematographer
Different Prizes Every Season Including:
Special Screenings - Revenue Share
Distribution Deal Offers for selected Projects
Post Festival Promotion
TBA
Keep in mind that if your project is not screened during the festival, it may still be on the Virtual Platform and there are still many opportunities to be featured on any of our other platforms.