We’re so lucky to be able to screen a collection of documentary shorts that portray just how heroic the LGBTQ+ community has to be just to be accepted. In these films, queer individuals from throughout Africa bravely tell their individual stories of survival, queer superhero Urvashi Vaid fights for the rights of everyone to exist, and St. Louis filmmaker Jess Dugan shares the intimate story of the first five years of her daughters’ life.
Experience the vibrant celebration of LGBTQ+ cinema at QFest with our "Gay-It-Forward" program, where every short film screening is accessible to all, regardless of financial circumstances. Generous donors have paved the way for inclusivity by contributing to this fund, ensuring that no one is excluded from the fest due to financial constraints. Your support is crucial in sustaining this initiative. If you're moved by the cause, please consider making a donation equivalent to a ticket price by visiting our website, selecting 'one-time donation,' and specifying "QFest Gay It Forward" in your contribution. Thank you for your kind consideration and for helping us keep the spirit of inclusion alive.
LUCIE AND ANNIE
Amy Oden, United States, 6:00, Documentary, Color, English
Old friends and lovers reflect on a life together.
BARBETTE & FONTAINE
John-Carlos Estrada, Zak Zeh, United States, 14:23, Documentary, Color, English
A century apart, two drag icons unite through art, resilience, and a shared legacy of self-expression and freedom. Leading the cast is Cynthia Lee Fontaine of RuPaul's Drag Race.
CUT
Samuel Lucas Allen, Australia, 19:00, Documentary, Color, English
Daniel just wants to get through this world as best he can, if he can.
THERE ARE THINGS TO DO
Mike Syers, United States, 18:00, Documentary, Color, English
Urvashi Vaid, an outspoken immigrant, lesbian and woman of color was an LGBTQ+ superhero helped shape the modern day gay rights movement. Her vision for the movement serves as a roadmap of initiatives & tools for generations of activist as they face anti-LGBTQ+ backlash.
PRIDE OF TEXAS
Ashley Seering, United States, 7:17, Documentary, Color, English
A look at the Texas Gay Rodeo Association and its participants who prove that rodeo, and Texas, is a place for everyone.
MAGHREB'S HOPE
Bassem Ben Brahim, Tunisia, 24:00, Documentary, Color, Arabic & French w English subtitles
Queer individuals from the Big Maghreb region share their stories, spanning across their home countries and various locations worldwide.
LETTER TO MY DAUGHTER
Jess T. Dugan, United States, 16:00, Documentary, Color, English
Letter to My Daughter is an autobiographical video about the filmmakers’journey to become a parent and their experiences throughout the first five years of their daughter’s life.
