WOMENS & QUEER FILM FESTIVALS


WOMENS

"Blowing up a Spot” (Austin)
-National women’s film festival. Free?

"Lunafest" (touring festival)
Films by, for, and about women. Lunafest accepts films in a variety of genres and has featured works as diverse as documentaries and animated shorts to dance narratives. Films embody a wide range of topics, and include issues such as women's health, sexuality, spirituality, cultural diversity, body image and the environment.

"Jewish Women's Film Festival" (New York, NY)
Films should focus on the experiences of Jewish women through the ages. $35 per film.

"Madcat Women's International Film Festival" (SF, CA)
MadCat is a highly acclaimed international festival that exhibits independent and experimental films and videos directed by women from around the globe.

"Women in the Director's Chair" (Chicago, IL)
Women in the Director's Chair (WIDC) is a Chicago-based, international media arts /activist organization which exhibits, promotes, and educates about media made by women, girls and transgendered people that express a diversity of cultures, experiences, and issues.


QUEER

"AGLIFF” (Austin)
-Austin Gay & Lesbian Independent film festival. $15 entry fee.

"Frameline" (CA)
The San Francisco International Lesbian & Gay Film Festival.

"New York Lesbian And Gay Film Festival" (NY)
Committed to presenting diverse & culturally inclusive programs, fest showcases all genres of film, video & new digital media.

"Outfest" (LA, CA)
The Los Angelas gay and lesbian film festival.

"Queer Film Festival" (U. of Oregon)
Cash Prizes. Include 250 word statement about what makes your film queer. Free to enter.

"Mix NYC" (New York, NY)
Includes site-specific video and performance work.