Now in our 10th year! Welcome to the new queer cinema!

East Village Queer Film Festival (EVQ) celebrates queer film in all it's glorious diversity. We welcome filmmakers who entertain, explore and promote queer-themed issues and as well as the downtown avant garde. EVQ's further goal is community building through queer cinema. EVQ promotes the work of queer film and fosters a highly inclusive environment for all artists. You don't have to be LGBTQ+ to submit your film but you do have to be Queer!

Awards & Prizes

EVQ will present awards for Best Feature Film, Best Short Film, Best "Future Cult Classic" & Best Music Video

Rules & Terms

You don't have to be LGBTQ+ to submit your film but you do have to be Queer!

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  • Katie Marks

    Meaningful films not confined to one genre. Great venue, great people. Truly felt the hard work of this festival and appreciated the hospitality of the staff.

    September 2025
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  • Daniel Talbott

    I've had the chance to be a part of this fest a few times and I frickin love it and the folks who run it! It's such a blast and such a great celebration of queer films and filmmakers. Check it out for sure. xo

    August 2025
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  • Claire McClain

    THANK YOU EVQFF for having our film "Riis" at your fest! Every block I saw was so thoughtfully curated and the audience was so engaged! The moderator for our block was genuine and came so prepared with questions in the Q & A -- thank you, Paul! A wonderfully supportive environment! We felt our work was truly celebrated at this fest! Highly recommend.

    August 2025
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  • Larissa DAndrea

    We loved this festival! Our favorite so far! The quality and breadth of the films was remarkable and very impressive. It was a truly cultural event that looked at a wide range of queer themes from around the world. And, it takes place at one of the best forward, culturally defining theaters in one of the most cultural cities in the world. Could not recommend this festival more!

    December 2024
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  • Nicolle Marquez

    My short film "THANK YOU" was screened in a Friday night film block that was very well curated, and I enjoyed it fully! We had a full house and the Q&A was moderated beautifully with an audience full of interesting and profound questions. Thank you EVQFF for creating a beautiful space and environment!

    September 2024
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