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Kaleidoscope LGBT Film Festival

Thursday, 27 August 2026 until Sunday, 30 August 2026

The Kaleidoscope LGBTQ+ Film Festival is a celebration of LGBTQ+ films, filmmakers, and stories from around the world. With a mission to provide innovative, unique, and diverse programming we hope to engage the hearts and minds of audiences in Arkansas and the surrounding region.

Kaleidoscope observes the diversity of the LGBTQ+ community by presenting stories that reflect, document, and celebrate LGBTQ+ lives truthfully and with respect. The festival demonstrates the power of storytelling and filmmaking to transform lives of those inside and outside the LGBTQ+ community.

Entries are eligible for Audience & Juried Awards in the various categories for Narrative and Documentary Features and Shorts.

Awards for Feature Films
Specific Juried and Audience Awards TBD

Awards for Short Films

GRAND JURY AWARDS
Diamond Award
Best U.S. Narrative Short Film
Best International Narrative Short Film
Best Documentary Short Film
Best Student Short Film

AUDIENCE AWARD
Audience Award for Best Short Film

2026 films...

Adam's Apple

98 minutes | United States | 2026

Anniversary Roulette

12 minutes | United States | 2026

Barabara Forever

102 minutes | United States | 2026

Black Burns Fast

96 minutes | South Africa | 2026

Black Tea

16 minutes | United States | 2025