FILM SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS:
We are looking for films and artists’ moving image works made by, or that are about, LGBTQ+ people in East or Southeast Asia, or diaspora communities. There are no restrictions on running time, language, and premiere status, and we welcome directors, cast members, and crew of all nationalities.
We embrace a wide spectrum of definitions of LGBTQ+, including gay, lesbian, bisexual, asexual, pansexual, queer, trans, non-binary, intersex, genderqueer, two-spirit and people with non-heterosexual identities. We also pay attention to films which challenge conventional norms of gender, sexual activity and family relationships.
We accept all types of film: features, shorts, experimental films, and artists' moving image work; both fictional narratives and documentary.
The film should have been completed within the last 3 years.
All entries not in the English language should have English subtitles. Premiere status is not a requirement, but we may prioritise films that have not yet reached a wide audience in the UK.
We only accept online screeners, submitted through FilmFreeway. We do not accept any other format, such as DVD, BluRay or other hard copy submissions. We do not accept email or postal submissions.
In addition to the film link, you may submit 1 accompanying digital file - a press kit or other document containing information about your film.
You may only submit one film per online submission. If you wish to submit multiple films, please submit each film individually, using a separate form.
You must notify us, at the point of submission, of any press, publicity or promotional restrictions.
The person submitting the film must hold full rights to the film. The festival will correspond only with the person who originally submitted the film.
FILM EXHIBITION REQUIREMENTS:
If your film is selected, you must be able to provide a DCP for your film, as well as the original digital file (mov or mp4). The festival will not produce DCPs on behalf of filmmakers, nor pay for the cost of producing a DCP.
DCPs and any other exhibition material should preferably be delivered digitally, where possible, to the festival technical team. However, we also accept DCPs on physical hard drives when digital delivery is not possible.
By submitting your film to Queer East you agree, if your work is accepted, for the festival to use publicity stills, trailers, and clips from the film (of up to 1 minute), for promotional purposes only, in perpetuity.
SUBMISSION FEE WAIVER:
If you require a fee waiver in order to submit your film, please contact us prior to the Earlybird deadline. Fee waivers are not guaranteed. Requests will not be considered after the Earlybird deadline.
SCREENING FEE:
If your film is selected to screen at the festival, we will offer a one-off screening fee. The screening fee is based on industry standards, and the size of screening event, and will be negotiated with the filmmaker, producer or distributor.
The screening fee will cover all screenings of the work at the festival, including the main London edition and the UK tour.
