Directed by Harrison Xu, Ivan Leung, & Katherine Dudas | 2024 | USA | 67 mins

Platonic duo Danny and Ryan have one weekend to have the best time of their lives before Ryan moves with his fiancé to Canada. They decide to make a movie about two guys making a movie about two guys making a movie. Writing their characters for the movie allows them to have important conversations in real life.

Directed by Ray Yeung | 2024 | Hong Kong/China | 93 mins

Until death do us part.

Directed by Olivia Kuan | 2023 | USA | 87 mins

Did you know there was a women's tackle football league from the 1960s until the 1990s?

Directed by Michael Taylor Jackson | 2024 | Argentina/USA | 85 mins

Yankee, a Californian visiting Buenos Aires, joins a polyamorous relationship of actor and political activists after being robbed and turned away from the US Embassy.

Proceeded by The Robbers | 15 mins

Directed by Clare Major | 2024 | USA | 33 mins

Follow activist Whitney Bradshaw as she travels post-Roe v Wade overturn capturing photos of AFAB and femme people mid-scream as political resistance to the patriarchy.

Directed by Various Directors | 84 mins

We are Black and Brown in surround sound! Join us as we watch shorts about self-discovery and tradition in our shorts package designed to showcase Black and Brown success and happiness. Each short in this series highlights different perspectives of various people of color and their queer identity on display. From sewing to your heart's content to meeting in the middle these shorts will leave you with a sense of belongingness and pride in the QTPOC short series!

Directed by Deborah Craig | 2024 | USA | 94 mins

Sally! documents the life and work of Sally Gearhart, passionate and thoughtful feminist and Lesbian movement leader of the 1970s and 1980s.

Proceeded by Stud Country | 11 mins

Directed by Luke Gilford | 2023 | USA | 99 mins

National Anthem is an inventive take on a coming-of-age film. It follows Dylan, a 21-year-old, working odd jobs to support his mother and brother in the southwestern part of the US. He takes a job outside of town on a queer ranch. It is a self-discovery plot at its finest.

Directed by Alice Maio Mackay | 2024 | Australia | 70 mins

Have you ever wanted to be a queer, campy podcaster and get chased by Santa? Well do we have something for you!

Proceeded by RAT! | 17 mins

Directed by Seán Devlin | 2023 | Canada/Philippines/USA | 101 mins

One part road trip comedy, one part nature documentary, one part anti-colonialism. PSA, all parts AMAZING.

Directed by Various Directors | 101 mins

You better werk! In a time and place where advocacy is essential, sometimes we need a little inspiration to get the ball rolling. This compilation of short films selected by Q-Fest interns is all about being an advocate for yourself and others. From simply existing to working behind the scenes to getting on stages and changing policy, this short series demonstrates that advocacy (no matter how “big” or “small”) can be achieved by anyone, at any time, and in any place.

Directed by Michael Mabbott & Lucah Rosenberg-Lee | 2024 | Canada | 99 mins

“Tell her that I am happy. Tell her that I am gay. Tell her that I wouldn’t have it any other way.” This beautiful documentary follows the life of Jackie Shane and her road to stardom.

Directed by Alessandra Lacorazza | 2024 | USA | 98 mins

One cannot be labeled as inherently good or bad, people are much more complex than that.

Directed by Anthony Schatteman | 2024 | Belgium/Netherlands | 97 mins

Within the Belgian countryside, 14-year-old Elias falls in love with a fresh faced, new neighbor, Alex. The two boys experience queer love without any (societal) repercussions, but even so Elias has his fears about coming out. The story gives queer love a beautiful lens to show young love without restraint.