SUBMISSION DEADLINE:
Friday, 31 July 2026
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Appalachian Queer Film Festival
Friday, 18 September 2026 until Saturday, 19 September 2026
Founded in 2014 as part of the 501(c)(3) nonprofit Appalachian Arts Academy, the Appalachian Queer Film Festival has earned national attention from outlets such as Huffington Post and IndieWire. AQFF exists to create a space rooted in acceptance, positivity, and queer joy—for filmmakers, audiences, cinephiles, and proud weirdos of all kinds.
One film from each category will be awarded a certificate and a handmade glass trophy created by a queer-owned WV glass studio (new in 2026!). Other awards/prizes may be added as we get closer.