WICKED QUEER: The Boston LGBTQ+ Film Festival is the fourth oldest LGBTQ+ film festival in North America and it is largest LGBTQ+ media event in New England. Founded in 1984 by film programmer George Mansour, the festival has been hosted by the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston since the early nineties. In 2009 the festival expanded to include screenings at the Brattle Theatre in iconic Harvard Square, Cambridge, the Fenway Health Center on Boylston Street in Boston, and the Institute of Contemporary Art. Our mission is to build community and to celebrate Queer storytelling and filmmaking through the uplifting of voices and stories not yet heard and to present and preserve the vibrancy of our histories. In 2023 the festival screened over 150 films in 39 programs throughout the month of April.

Awards & Prizes

The festival holds Juried awards for Best Feature, Narrative and Best Feature, Documentary. We also have audience awards for Best Narrative Feature, Best Feature Documentary, and Best in Show Short Film.

Rules & Terms

Review Format
We prefer that preview submissions be submitted as digital online screeners.

Filmmakers are required upon acceptance to have a COMPLETE press kit assembled with stills labeled with the film's name and poster images, trailer, synopsis, log line and social media handles. Moving toward our goal of becoming more accessible, all films, including English language, that are accepted must have ENGLISH CAPTIONS or SUBTITLES burnt onto a DCP with an MP4 back-up.

SHIPPING
Physical exhibition copies must be sent to the festival prepaid. The festival will pay for return or forward shipping. The festival cannot accept nor assume responsibility for damage or loss of materials while in transit. In case of loss or damage during the Festival, the responsibility of the Festival is limited to the costs for repair or replacement of the print.

EXHIBITION
Films will be considered for presentation in both physical and virtual venues.

55 Reviews
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  • ATAKAN YILMAZ

    Even though we couldn’t attend the festival as a team, it was truly an honor for our film Hi Mom, It’s Me, Lou Lou to be part of this festival and to receive the Best in Show award.
    We hope Wicked Queer continues to thrive for many more years to come!

    June 2025
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  • Annie Laurie Medonis

    It was an honor to be selected to this amazing, supported, diverse festival. We were welcomed by a packed house, and won the Audience Choice Award. The staff was communicative and gracious. Wicked Queer is a stand out in our festival season.

    April 2025
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  • Cam Killion

    Literally every single film I saw was so good. Incredible programming and great networking. So grateful to have gotten in and attend in person. Would absolutely recommend and would come back!

    April 2025
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  • Joshua R. Pangborn

    One of the best festival experiences I have been fortunate enough to be a part of. The team is incredibly communicative, and they foster an environment that is warm and welcoming to filmmakers and audience members alike. The films they curate for their lineup are an impressive array of queer cinema, and I was honored to have my film included in the lineup.

    April 2025
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  • Jenna Harder

    Unfortunately our team wasn’t able to attend but the Wicked folx were very communicative and lovely. I hope everyone had a fantastic time and that we will be able to join in the future. Thank you for including “Uncomfy”!

    April 2025
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