Out Film CT is a nonprofit cultural organization dedicated to presenting outstanding LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer) cinema throughout the year, culminating in the nine-day Connecticut LGBTQ Film Festival. Connecticut's longest-running film festival holds a special place in our state’s cultural landscape, bringing the community together to introduce, celebrate and rediscover the ideas and values that make the LGBTQ community unique.

Awards & Prizes

Audience Award - Best Feature Film
Audience Award - Best Short Film
Jury Award - Best Feature Film
Jury Award - Best Short Film
Director's Award
Rising Star Award

Rules & Terms

You must hold all necessary rights for the submission of your film to the festival. ENTRIES MUST CONTAIN LGBTQ CONTENT. Entries are accepted starting in November for the following June festival. Entries must be received by March 1 of the festival year. Due to the high volume of entries, we strongly encourage early submissions. Screeners received after March 1 will be considered for the next festival year. We accept rough cuts and working versions, but they must be submitted by the entry deadline.

21 Reviews
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  • Eric O Carson

    Excellent festival, amazing venue. Communication with organizers couldn't have been better.

    July 2025
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    Response from festival:

    Thanks for sharing your important film! It was a pleasure working with you, and we hope to see you again next year!

  • Deborah Craig

    The Sally! film so appreciated being in the Connecticut LGBTQ Festival. Great communication and feedback. Glad for the virtual component that allowed us to be featured.

    July 2025
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    Response from festival:

    Thanks so much for sharing your film with our audience! They really enjoyed learning about such an icon of LGBTQ history. And the online Q&A with Odine Rarey was fantastic! Thanks for participating in our festival.

  • Eileen Hanley

    Out Film CT was so warm and welcoming, amazing atmosphere, great people. Was such a pleasure to be hosted and have my film “What Are We?” screened. Thank you so much!!

    July 2025
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    Response from festival:

    It was a thrill to have you attend our festival. Our audience really loved your film and loved hearing from you. We look forward to seeing your future projects!

  • Chance Calloway

    It was a joy to be included in this festival. The communication was steady and the energy was wonderful.

    July 2024
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    Response from festival:

    Thanks Chase! Our audience really loved your film RAM (Like the Verb). Thank you for sharing your film with us!

  • Analu Bambirra

    Great communication! Thank you for screening our film "We're not who we used to be anymore"!

    November 2023
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    Response from festival:

    Thanks for sharing your wonderful film with us. Our audience loved the film!