established in 2001, the beijing queer film festival is the first grassroots film festival in china focusing on independent queer film screenings and cultural exchange activities. beijing queer aims to expand public discussions on sexuality and gender by giving a platform to diverse lgbtq voices from china and beyond. despite a complicated social environment, we have thrived year after year, thanks to the help and solidarity of our community and supporters.

eligibility

1. all lgbtqia-themed films are eligible! we accept all lengths as well as all genres: narrative, documentary, animation, experimental, hybrid, etc.

2. all foreign language films must have been produced after january 1, 2023. we will consider exceptions for films that have not yet been screened in china.

3. only films that haven’t been screened at the beijing queer film festival will be selected.

4. the submission deadline is august 1, 2024.

requirements

1. filled-out entry form for 2024 beijing queer film festival

2. high-quality film poster, director headshot, at least 3 film stills

3. online screener link password (via filmfreeway, vimeo, or other accessible platforms)*

4. there is a $5 (usd) submission fee for each submitted film. we believe in charging the same fee for all films, regardless of duration and genre. these fees support our operating costs, as a volunteer-run festival.**

we will waive submission fees for:

filmmakers based in ukraine and filmmakers/films from countries where lgbtq expressions and relationships are punished by imprisonment or worse. to request a waiver, please send an explanatory note to beijingqueer@gmail.com

source: filmfreeway.com/bjqff