Canadian Screen Awards- Qualifying!!
Queer North Film Festival (QNFF) is currently the only queer film festival in Northern Ontario and among the largest in the province.. QNFF celebrates the diversity of the gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and two-spirited communities through quality cinema. The festival spans 4 days in June drawing on audiences from across the region. Queer North features film premieres, artist talks, panel discussions and socials that focus squarely on the queer community through screening films and videos from Canada and around the world. Part of QNFF’s mission is to encourage the professional development of Northern Ontario queer film and video artists and support for their work.

Jury Awards:
Best Short/Mid-Length Film
Best Feature

Audience Choice Awards:
Best of Show
Best Comedy
Best Drama
Best Documentary

Queer North Film Festival will only consider LGBTQ content.
To be considered: pay the required fee, then send a link and password to an online screener to Development@SudburyIndieCinema.com.
You must have the authority to submit the film for Queer North's consideration.

You must have obtained all the necessary rights (including music rights), consents, authorizations and licenses covering the film.

We will not accept any projects that contains AI as part of its filmmaking process.

If accepted, an exhibition copy as an MP4 will be required, but DCP is preferable.

Stills, trailers, synopsis, promo material will be requested upon approval. All notifications will come via email or through this site.

Overall Rating
Quality
Value
Communication
Hospitality
Networking
  • Chance Calloway

    What a joy it was to participate in this festival. They kept me and my team informed and what a great collection of films to be included with!

    June 2025
  • Thomas Reid

    Queer North Film Festival offers a uniquely exciting film watching experience. Great facility downtown. Wonderful mix of films with a full spectrum of entertainments and documentaries representing the queer community.

    June 2024
  • Arié Chamouni

    Very nice festival ! Thanks for your selection !

    June 2024
  • Great place to network with wonderful and hospitable people and audiences! Great activities, great food, great city! Would highly recommend!

    September 2023
  • Jacob Roberts

    Thank you to the programmers and organizers for your wonderful work.

    June 2022