Started in 2022, WQ: docs fills the need for a platform to share histories and celebrate the Queer documentary. WQ: Docs is committed to celebrating the documentary form in both short and feature length and we share the mission of our sister festival Wicked Queer.

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.

Awards & Prizes

We have an Audience Awards for both Short and feature length films

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.