Puerto Rico Queer Filmfest (12)

Festival start: 13 July 2023      Festival end: 19 July 2023

Since 2009, the Puerto Rico Queer Filmfest is the first and largest LGBTQ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer) themed festival in the Caribbean region. We are seeking out films from all over the world to be screened at the Festival’s Twelfth Edition in Fall 2022, as well as special screenings.

-Jury Award for Best Feature Film

-Audience Award for Best Feature Film

-Audience Award for Best International Short Film

-Audience Award for Best Local Short Film

FILM SUBMISSION GUIDELINES

1. Submitted works can be feature-length or short films, fiction or documentaries, and they must significantly explore LGBTQ topics.

2. Submitted films must be Puerto Rico premieres.

3. To enter your film you must send us an online screener via Festhome (we also accept private Vimeo or Youtube videos).

4. Along with preview screeners you must send a completed and signed application form. If you are submitting more than one title, you must fill out one form for each. By submitting via Festhome, you don't need to fill out a separate form.

5. We encourage you to include promotional materials (hi-resolution images, synopsis, trailers, etc.)

6. PRQF may use up to 3 minutes of footage or film stills from the work for promotional purposes (reels, programs, webpage, etc.) Any restrictions for the use of these materials must be notified in writing.

7. All entry forms and screeners must be sent by August 26, 2022.

8. If your work is selected, you will receive a notification email and we will inform you when we require your exhibition materials.

9. Exhibition copies must be on DCP (NTSC). We also accept links to download the film on HI-RES Quicktime Movie format (we prefer H.264, NTSC. We project on @1440 x 1080).

10. The applicant must pay for the shipment of exhibition materials to the Festival. The Festival will cover the cost of the return shipment of exhibition materials.

11. PRQF accepts no responsibility for loss or damage of copies during shipment to or from the Festival.

12. Once a film is submitted it may not be withdrawn.