Submission Guidelines
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Eligibility: Open to queer filmmakers and allies, particularly from regions where LGBTQ+ expression is restricted.
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Film content: Works must resonate with LGBTQ+ audiences. Allies may submit only if the film meaningfully engages with queer themes, stories, or communities.
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Geographic scope: While our focus is on films from oppressive regimes, we accept works from all regions, as long as they contribute to our mission of amplifying underrepresented queer voices.
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Production conditions: There is no limit on year of production. Films may have been previously screened, distributed, or shared online. Premiere status is not required.
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Identity & privacy: We respect the safety of filmmakers at risk. Submissions may be credited under pseudonyms or collective names if needed.
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Age restrictions: Filmmakers under 18 may submit with guardian consent or through a collective/organisation acting on their behalf.
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Film Length: Short films under 30 minutes are preferred.
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Language: All languages are welcome; however, English or French subtitles must be provided.
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Submission Fee: Pay what you can. We believe in accessible opportunities for all artists. All current donations go towards our travel fund for bringing together our members in person for our panel at World Pride in Amsterdam.
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Screening Format: Full HD or 4K digital file.
The Cinema Feast Collection is a living archive curated by 75 SHOTS Pocket Cinema, showcasing queer films from the Global South and beyond, especially works created under censorship, criminalization, or forced displacement.
Our programming amplifies voices historically suppressed, disenfranchised, and often overlooked by mainstream media. It seeks to inspire and validate a new generation of emerging filmmakers. For marginalized queer communities, the ability to connect virtually and communicate securely is a lifeline.
Add your story to a unique platform for under-represented cinema that celebrates works made by, for, and about LGBTQ+ people. Our programming raises awareness of the struggles and triumphs of queer communities worldwide.
Submissions should resonate with LGBTQ+ audiences and demonstrate innovation and creative originality. While we do not require a specific theme, please explain your creative choices in the synopsis section below.