Queer Film Festival Kathmandu is bringing back the rejoice of being yourself, carefree of per-defined notions of identity - as we present 50 amazing queer cinema from world over. We welcome all films regardless of content above 5 minutes to apply. The 2025 festival will take place between 15 - 24 January in Kathmandu, Nepal.

Queer film festival Kathmandu is Nepal's only festival dedicated to Queer narratives. The festival functions as an incubator platform for queer voice and participation in Nepal's cinema.

Queer Film Festival Kathmandu is a non competitive festival. The festival honours a filmmaker with the ‘Freedom Filmmaker Recognition’ for their contribution made to queer movement, for their commitment towards cinema of diversity.

* We only accept QUEER (LGBTQIA+) themed films. Please do not send films which are not of this category.
*All films submitted should be completed after 30th January 2023.
* Submitted films must be subtitled.
* Student/ short films under 5 mins. will not be accepted.
* Submitted films must not have been available for online streaming. (exceptions are made but need prior discussion)
* Films must be provided with a secured password using Vimeo. We do not accept submissions through Google drive.
* The festival unfortunately lacks financial resources to pay filmmakers, all films contributed are voluntary as a result. We accept this is not the ideal scenario but smaller festivals face challenges raising capital. We urge filmmakers to consider applying to the festival.
* Multidisciplinary video (experimental) projects are very welcome to apply.
* Filmmakers with security risks are requested to use pseudonyms while applying. Other security concerns should be clarified via email.
* All submissions should be made using Encrypted mailing services. Please create a Proton mail account while submitting the project.
* Request will be made by the organise to archive your film for future screenings by Docskool. Filmmakers may or may not provide consent for this.

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  • Thank you very much for screening our film "Our Joyful Endings".

    May 2026
  • Super Color

    It went very badly for me. The festival never published anything about my film, neither when it would be screened nor any promotional material. When I contacted them, they did absolutely nothing to remedy the situation. I don't even know if it was actually at the festival.

    January 2026
  • Such an honour to be part of this festival. it had been an amazing experience! Thank You

    January 2026
  • We are so honored to have been selected by this wonderful festival! Everything about the festival's mission and intent is great, and it looks fabulous too! - Jayve Fleming (Director, "Trans P.I.")

    December 2025
  • Tonny Trimarsanto A

    amazings festival but they dont invite filmaker, I think and no response

    December 2025